Hi Everyone,
I recently had my interview on December 15th, during which I received a section 221g notice requesting the submission of the online DS-5535 form AND my passport.
I completed the DS-5535 online right away and submitted it on December 17th. However, I didn't receive a confirmation after submission...
Instead, I landed on a thank-you webpage. Is this normal, or should I expect a confirmation by email?
Additionally, I wanted to inquire about the passport request during the interview. The officer returned my passport, he mentioned that I would need it for the holidays travel. I sent my passport last week , but I am now unable to travel. I'm curious about the duration they typically retain passports (if anyone experience that) and if there's any information on similar cases where officers listed passport as document to provide.
Thank you in advance for any insights or experiences you can share.
Best,