Hello everyone,
I'm starting this thread to connect with others who are going through administrative processing (221g) for the EB-2 NIW visa. I hope we can share timelines, experiences, and updates to better understand the process and support each other.
My background:
Interviewed: April 10, 2025 at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
Placed under administrative processing (221g) during interview
Asked to submit resume in Word format, which I did the same day
Confirmation of document receipt: April 24, 2025
Sent follow-up emails: May 12 and June 9
CEAC status: "Administrative Processing" with last update on June 9
Got a reply to my June 9 follow-up on June 18, confirming still under 221g
Profession: Engineer in automation / solar energy /energy storage
Citizenship: Israel and Russia, last been in Russia in 2019
I’m getting close to the 3-month mark and haven’t seen real progress beyond CEAC updates when I follow up. No documents or passports have been requested yet.
I’d love to hear from anyone going through similar EB-2 NIW 221g cases, especially engineers or dual citizens from Israel, Russia, or similar backgrounds.
Questions I have:
How long did your AP last?
Did CEAC updates correspond to actual movement in your case?
Did you ever get an approval without sending the passport first?
Did you try requesting an expedite ?
Thank you all