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F1 visa in AP for 7+ months
Interview Date:
08/15/2019
Embassy/Consulate:
Sri Lanka : Colombo
Visa Center:
--
Document Submission Date:
08/20/2019
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I'm a PhD student and I held an F1 visa for the past 4 years. I travelled to Europe last summer and I wasn't allowed to return. Upon contacting the consulate, I was told that my visa had been cancelled (even though it was supposed to be valid until this year). No reason was provided and I was told to reapply for a new visa.
I applied for a new F1 visa and it has been in AP for the past 7 months. No updates on my case, inquiry emails by me and senator/congressperson all come back with generic response. I've missed two semesters because of this and has had a serious impact on finishing my degree.
I have no clue why they cancelled my visa in the first place, ahead of its expiry. I asked VO during my interview and he said "I have no idea". I have not committed any visa violations to my knowledge.
Would appreciate any advice on how to make progress in my case.
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Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
Tanm221g
Interview Date:
01/23/2020
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
01/28/2020
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
221G Blue slip(FTE) f1 to h1 background civil engineering(TaL case)
Interview was normal asked me about my position, location, salary, project working on and also if i know Auto CAD.
Gave me Blue slip asking for Invitation letter, Resume, Funding, research Publication and contact Info
Submitted documents on Jan 28th
Did followup with Us travel docs almost every week
Received email from Mumbai administrative processing on March 3 exactly after 5 weeks to submit PP
Also status changed to refused on March 3 as it happened for all
pass port submitted on March 4
Ceac 1st time date change to March 5th but still status is refused
Passport tracking says PP with Us embassy/consulate as of March 6th
My question is why is Status date changed and still refused (on march 5 it became AP for sometime afternoon and date was changed but after that it went back to refuse in evening)
Is there new 221g coming in my way.
Really worried please help
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Nick Name:
Kaushikk11
Interview Date:
12/16/2019
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
12/16/2019
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
I had my interview on December 16th, 2019. The visa officer asked me to submit my resume, publications, etc on the email mentioned on the blue slip of 221g. Its been 12 weeks and I am still waiting for any response from the consulate.
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Nick Name:
221G at Hyderabad
Interview Date:
11/25/2019
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Hyderabad
Visa Center:
India : Hyderabad
Document Submission Date:
11/27/2019
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
Attended visa interview on 11/25/2019. This is a first H1b stamping after converting from F1 to H4 to H1.
VO asked basic questions about employer F1 status etc and handed over a white slip with 3rd box ticked. All F1 I20's , OPT/CPT, H4 work authorizations and letter from HR have been requested. We have submitted all requested documents on 11/27. I have been a FT employee from the beginnig of OPT and there was no employer change.
12/23-- No update.
03/02... received a call for a re-interview tomorrow.
03/03--- Went for 2nd interview... asked questions on my employer, work authorization status... took my passport
03/04--- 11:00AM ---Returned passport with new white 221G with second box ticked and no documents requested
03/04--- 2PM-- received email from HYDAdmin with subject "Passport requested" and dropped off at 3PM
I am only praying to get approved this time. Very much worried on the process.
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Last Updated:
{{'2020-03-05 11:32:33.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221gTAL
Interview Date:
12/02/2019
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
12/11/2019
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
2/12/19: Interview date. Was given a pink slip and asked to submit documents (Materials background)
11/12/19:Documents submitted, received an acknowledgment mail
04/03/2020: Case Last Updated
05/03/2020: Issued
Date Added:
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Last Updated:
{{'2020-03-05 01:45:03.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
Swathih
Interview Date:
01/22/2020
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Bengaluru
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
Interview date - 1/22
Asked me about my job. If our company had a website (we do not). How many people work at my office. Pay stubs. Tax returns. Issued blue slip and returned my passport back to me.
Immigration officer said processing shouldn't take too long. Still waiting.
1/22 - interview. AP.
2/21 - Received email to submit passport. Submitted on same day.
2/24 - Your passport is still at the consulate/embassy
3/03 - Changed from Admin Processing to refused when tracked through CEAC tracker. I believe this is due to a change in terminology as it happened to many people
03/04 - Changed from refused back to Admin Processing, and case last updated date is now 03/04
03/05 - Status on CEAC changed to Issued
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Last Updated:
{{'2020-03-05 01:40:59.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
h1b_renewal_221g
Interview Date:
01/14/2020
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
14-Jan-2020 (1st Consular Interview)After asking basic questions:VO : your Visa is approved and you may collect it after 5-6 working days (Passport kept)
22-Jan-2020 : Received email to collect Passport
23-Jan-2020 : Collected Passport but Visa wasn't stamped and surprisingly found 221g blue slip with 3rd option checked "Appear for the Interview again with Consular"
24-Jan-2020 (2nd Consular Interview):VO asked basic questiosn:Scrapped the old 221g blueslip and handed new 221g slip with Option 1 checked "It will require additional administrative processing" and added manual note beside option 1 "Respond to email" Haven't received any email until now.
25-Feb: After a month, emailed support but same standard reply that case is under review
02-Mar:No update , status still shows AP
04-Mar:CEAC Status changed to "Refused" but last updated date not changed(Found it be a new system update)
05-Mar:Learned, Passports not with embassy will have status as "Refused and with embassy as AP
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Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
R-Ottawa-221G
Interview Date:
02/14/2020
Embassy/Consulate:
Canada : Ottawa
Visa Center:
--
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
Here is my first time stamping experience after DUI:
https://www.immihelp.com/experience/471226-H-1B-Stamping-with-DUI.html
This is my 2nd time.
Interview Date: 02/14/2020
Received 221-G (Yellow), VISA Officer (VO) Took My Passport
VO Asked To Submit Police Report (which I couldn't pick from my document bag quickly at the time of the interview, I believe this might be one of the reason for VO giving me 221G, VO said - 'Please send the report once you find to the email address mention in the form').
PS: I gave my original evaluation results during interview to the VO.
Document Submitted: 02/14/2020, I scanned my Police Report and sent it to the email address in 221G.
On 02/14/2020: After Interview - Status: Administrative Processing, Case Last Updated: 02/14/2020
From 02/15/2020 TO 02/17/2020: -- SAME --
On 02/18/2020: Status: Administrative Processing, Case Last Updated: 02/18/2020
On 02/21/2020: Status: Issued, Case Last Updated: 02/21/2020
On 02/27/2020: Received Passport.
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Nick Name:
221G Blue Receipt
Interview Date:
12/04/2019
Embassy/Consulate:
India : New Delhi
Visa Center:
India : Delhi
Document Submission Date:
12/10/2019
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I gave visa interview at the Delhi Consulate on 4th Dec.
Officer asked about my job, salary, office location, Master's degree and field.
He then asked for my end-client letter. After going through that letter, he asked about the number of vendors in between.
After that, he typed something on the keyboard for a few seconds and handed me 221-g blue slip and asked to submit the documents. (i-797, i-129 petition, notarized list of employees, all middle vendor agreements.)
I submitted the documents on 10th Dec. (Got auto-response. No other response yet.)
Edit:
USCIS contacted my end-client with questions regarding my work responsibilities. End-client's attorney replied to the email. Make sure your attorney replies to the email thread, as it adds an additional layer of authenticity for USCIS.
I was asked to submit passport within a week of reply [27 Jan.] and collected my passport in the first week of Feb.
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Nick Name:
SMNair
Interview Date:
12/31/2020
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
01/01/2020
Passport Collected:
N/A
Notes:
My date of birth was corrected in my passport during the passport renewal and then I changed jobs . Hence my new I-94 and 797 was based on my new DOB. The VO was not able to pull my previous 797 records and thought I am traveling to US for the first time.
He was able to pull my previous records with my old passport . The VO completed my interview and tagged my case as AP and gave me a blue slip. I was asked to submit records which proves that the DOB change was intentional and not an error in my new passport .
I submitted the documents the very next day . The court order which facilitated the change etc . That is on Jan 1st 2020 . But heard back nothing so far . My return travel is on 21st , and will have to cancel the tickets.
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| Posted by | Comments | Status | Status Date | Citizenship Country | Visa Type | Interview Date | Embassy/Consulate | Visa Center | Slip Color | Document Submission Date | Passport Collected | Date Added | Last Updated | Notes | Tracker Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1visaAP | 12 Comments | Pending | 08/15/2019 | Sri Lanka | F1 | 08/15/2019 | Sri Lanka : Colombo | -- | Green | 08/20/2019 | Yes | {{'2020-03-07 23:18:39.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-07 23:18:39.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I'm a PhD student and I held an F1 visa for the past 4 ...more | |
| Tanm221g | 15 Comments | Pending | 03/05/2020 | India | H1 | 01/23/2020 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Blue | 01/28/2020 | No | {{'2020-03-06 06:09:13.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-06 06:09:13.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 221G Blue slip(FTE) f1 to h1 background civil engineeri...more | |
| kaushikk11 | 0 Comments | Pending | 12/16/2019 | India | F1 | 12/16/2019 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Blue | 12/16/2019 | No | {{'2020-03-06 03:06:01.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-06 03:06:01.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I had my interview on December 16th, 2019. The visa off...more | |
| nkh1b | 29 Comments | Pending | 12/23/2019 | India | H1 | 11/25/2019 | India : Hyderabad | India : Hyderabad | White | 11/27/2019 | No | {{'2019-12-19 13:20:14.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-05 11:32:33.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Attended visa interview on 11/25/2019. This is a first ...more | |
| n1993 | 26 Comments | Approved | 03/05/2020 | India | H1 | 12/02/2019 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Pink | 12/11/2019 | No | {{'2020-02-05 06:21:10.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-05 01:45:03.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 2/12/19: Interview date. Was given a pink slip and aske...more | |
| Swathih | 11 Comments | Pending | -- | India | H1 | 01/22/2020 | India : Chennai | India : Bengaluru | Blue | -- | No | {{'2020-01-26 10:18:01.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-05 01:40:59.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Interview date - 1/22 Asked me about my job. If our co...more | |
| h1b_221g_blueslip | 4 Comments | Pending | 01/24/2020 | India | H1 | 01/14/2020 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Green | -- | No | {{'2020-02-26 08:22:12.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-04 22:15:22.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 14-Jan-2020 (1st Consular Interview)After asking basic...more | |
| Raam1987 | 2 Comments | Approved | 02/18/2020 | India | H1 | 02/14/2020 | Canada : Ottawa | -- | Yellow | -- | Yes | {{'2020-02-19 14:38:04.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-04 21:26:38.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Here is my first time stamping experience after DUI: h...more | |
| fortheBlue | 5 Comments | Approved | 02/16/2020 | India | H1 | 12/04/2019 | India : New Delhi | India : Delhi | Blue | 12/10/2019 | Yes | {{'2019-12-16 02:24:47.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-04 10:19:10.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I gave visa interview at the Delhi Consulate on 4th Dec...more | |
| nairsangeetha | 6 Comments | Approved | 02/22/2020 | India | H1 | 12/31/2020 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 01/01/2020 | N/A | {{'2020-01-16 11:11:25.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2020-03-03 16:15:21.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | My date of birth was corrected in my passport during th...more |
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