221(G) Tracker

Background: I have a masters and a PhD in Aerospace engineering, and I have gotten 221G two times previously. May 04 : Interview, documents sent on the same day May 17: Last case updated, still refused Passport status in cgfederal changed from " passport is till with consulate" to document delivery information May 23:Last case updated, Administrative processing May 24:Last case updated, Administrative processing May 26:Issued May 27: Got my passport ( Got clearance on May 19) ------------------------------------ Based on my previous experiences, it took 3-4 weeks for my F1 visa.

Just adding an extra data point for fellas that me that were looking for some answers like me. 02/28/2022. Interview data. I was given pink 221g administrative processing form, Passport was collected. The case status in the CEAC is refused 02/28/2022. a questionnaire was sent to my email (ds 5535 questions but without the form just email) 02/28/2022. Responses submission the same day. 03/05/2022. first response from embassy, they asked me to resubmit the responses in a word document and not in the email ( I lost one week here) 03/15/2022. I emailed the embassy no response 03/30/2022. I emailed the embassy. I asked them just to tell them that my case is being taken care of. They responded saying my case is still under AP 04/18/2022. My case status changed from refused to AP 04/21/2022. My case status date changed from 04/18 to 04/21, but the status was still AP 04/22/2022. My case status changed to issued

Went with my family Interview slot was @ 10 AM Once the interview was over myself and my wife placed the fingerprints The VO said the following: "There is some issue with his system and he is not able to see the details. So at present can't issue the visa to you. But I will collect your passports. Normally this would take 5 days. In your case it may be 10 days. Won;t be able to provide the max timeline" Was given a yellow slip with remarks as PIMS. Did not asked for any doc.

- Dropbox Appointment - 5 April, 2022 , Submitted documents at Pune location. - Passport Received back with 221G - 14 April, 2022. Asking to schedule appointment for in person interview. - Inperson interview - 26 April, Mumbai . Asked for passport, I797, Client Letter. Interviewer asked about my Job Duties and all. Then Asked about my visa status changes - H1B then H4 and Then again H1b. Gave me yellow slip, asked my petitioner to submit the documents- - Docuements submitted - 6th May, 2022 via Email CEAC tracker Status - Refused, Case Created 06 April,2022 Case Last Updated 26th April, 2022

2/08/2022 - Refused under 221g. Only asked to fill out form sent by email, no other documents requested. 4/23/2022 - Still waiting, called NVC Processing and they confirmed they received DS5535 and visa is still in admin processing. 5/19/2029 - Still waiting, 100 day anniversary!

1. Interviwed for L1B blanket visa on 8th April 2022. Verbally approved over the counter, 129s stamped with approval. 2. Received supplemental questions (ds5535) form over email 5 hours later. 3. CEAC status refused till date. 4. Last updated date changed 2 times on 18th and 29th April 2022 5. All followup emails/phones to consulate/support result in generic responses.

Background falls under TAL. M.S. in Aerospace. I previously had the same admin processing in 2019. Due to covid, I had to schedule my interview at Kolkata rather than chennai. Consular officer issued slip, asked for CV, research details and so forth and told me, you know how it goes as you already had this process last time. Apr 11th - interview date. Apr 11th - Submitted required docs related to research. Apr 26th - Requested to submit passport at any VAC. Apr 27th - Submitted passport at chennai VAC. May 2nd - Issued. May 4th - Email received to collect passport at Chennai VAC. Should get it back in a couple of days. Does anyone know the chinese site which has a much more active 221g tracker page than here, I used to use and don't remember it now.

I have attended interview on april 6 th passport collected . after 2 days in ceac the status got updated to refused and recieved one email to fill and send ds5535 form. I have sent on april 12 th case last updated on april 29 th still it is refused. Can any one help how much time will take for ds5535 221g processing.

Interview Feb 4, 2022 submission of 221g form Feb8, 2022