My fiancée received a 221(g) administrative review at her interview at the US Embassy in Riyadh because she is a national of Pakistan, which is one of 75 countries that was named in the Immigration Freeze that began on January 21, 2026. Even though the K-1 Visa is designated by the Department of State as a Non-Immigrant Visa, due to it being handled by the Immigration Visa Department across all US Embassies and Consulates around the world, it can be misinterpreted to being included in the Immigration Visa Freeze directive by the State Department. The Visa Officer that interviewed her was very friendly and told her that everything looked good and that she wouldn't have to interview again once the freeze is lifted, however, at this time he cannot issue her the K-1 visa.
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #33936
Review on February 25, 2026:
