B1 Visa Application - 221(g) White Letter

[gullenari]

Hello,

I had applied for a B1 Visa to the US to attend a training for 2 weeks at the Frankfurt US consulate. The visa officer asked me a few questions and said that I wouldn't be having any issues in getting a visa and I would get the visa stamped within 2 to 4 weeks and handed me a White sheet indicating that I need to send my resume to the email address mentioned in the letter. Now, 4 weeks have passed and I am supposed to go to the US next week.

My question is, is it normal for them to delay the issuance of the visa provided that they have given me the 221(g) white sheet?

If so then would they respond if I write to them on the same email address as I dont want to screw up my application by constantly harrasing them with my emails.

I have given them my passport and thats the only identification proof I have in Germany. Is it possible to ask them to return my passport temporarily?

On an average, how long does it take for administrative processing in case of 221(g)

I would appreciate your responses.

Thanks in anticipation.

[gullenari]

Yup I got the visa for a year.

[iliyas_smi]

B1 Visa on hold with 221(g)

Hi

The same case with me. I too applied for the B1 from my organization and the counsellor gave me the 221(g) slip asking me to email few things. I've mailed them back and it is one week now. But I didn't get any response back.

How long it will take to get the clarification done and we get our passport back ? If it is getting delayed, can I withdraw my application and get back my passport as I need to visit another country very soon.

[vinisac]

221(g) USA visa Frankfurt Consulate

Hello All,
I had visa appointment on Feb 1st 2010. I am going to US for a workshop. Though i had submitted all the documents neccessary, the consular officer handed 221(g) white form asking for list of publications and my research proposal. He said it will take 2 to 4 weeks to process your docs and then we may assure you the visa.I mailed and also fax the docs within 2 hours after i left the consulate.

The workshop is on feb 22nd 2010, I want to know how many days it takes that i can get visa. Usually it takes 1 week as i heard from friends, but in my case can i get it before Feb 22nd. Does any of you have similar expirence. Please share it, its very important for me to attend this workshop.

Cheers, V.