Passports - how long does the embassy keep it?

[ManuNSam 1]

We got a 221g, and submited the additional info the embassy requested.

we had to submit my husbands passport with it

just wondering how long it will be before we hear back from them.

if they take longer than a month, do they keep the passport the whole time?

for those of you who have been waiting a long time to hear, does the embassy keep the passport?

thanks

sam

Edited January 21, 2007 by ManuNSam

[TIME FRAME 0]

If the embassy kept your passport/s and gave you the Visa token it means that, they will issue the visa after their administrative process. If you have to travel somewhere in emergency then you can request your passport/s back but you will have to re submit it again once they are ready to issue the visa which can delay your case few weeks. If they have the passport already then it will come back with the visa in it with the grace of GOD.

[ManuNSam 1]

No sorry if i didnt explain better

my husband went to the interview and got a 221g

we had to gather more documents for them and submit them with his passport to the embassy (not another interview - we only dropped them at the embassy)

please only those with knowledge or experience of a 221g respond.

i really am looking for those who experienced it or had a friend experience it

i dont really need anyones best guesses (although i appreciate the support)

thanks

[TIME FRAME 0]

I am under AP for more than 6 months and the embassy have my passport.