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221g Administrative Processing Blue Slip
Here is my Administrative Processing journey:
 
Jan 9, 2014: Finger Print Scan done at OFC, Chennai.
 
Jan 10, 2014: H-1B Visa Interview at US Consulate, Chennai.
Visa Officer issued blue slip with 221g & said "Your Visa has been kept on hold, it needs to undergo necessary Administrative Processing before a final decision can be made".
Visa Officer kept my i797, Client Letter (originals) with him. A case number was written on blue slip. Visa Officer told me to check status online.
 
Jan 10, 2014: A case has been created for Administrative Processing.
 
Apr 24, 2014: Employment Verification with Manager.
 
Apr 28, 2014: First Status Update
 
May 5, 2014: Received an email from US Travel Docs asking to pick up my documents (i797, Client Letter).

May 6, 2014: Picked up my documents (i797, Client Letter) from US Consulate, Hyderabad. Issued another blue slip. "Please submit your Passport for the issuance of Visa" was clearly written on blue slip. I submitted my Passport for Stamping.
 
May 7, 2014: Second Status Update
 
May 8, 2014: "ISSUED" mentioned at US Travel Docs (CEAC) website.

May 9, 2014: Received another email from US Travel Docs asking to pick up my Passport.
 
May 12, 2014: "H-1B STAMPED". Took Passport from US Consulate, HYD.
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