Girlfriend given 221G at visa interview - confused

[Gage 2]

This forum seems to be mostly for immigration visa questions, but I think my question might have some relevance even though it is about a B-2 tourist visa. My girlfriend recently had her interview at the US Consulate for her B-2 application (Moscow). She said the interview only lasted barely 5 minutes, then the Consular officer told her "that due to part 221(g)," she had to submit a DS-157 supplemental application. She has submitted this paperwork already, but was told it would take a minimum of 3 weeks for the additional "administrative process" to find out if her visa was approved. They kept her passport, which the people standing near her was a good sign, because if they intended to automatically refuse her, they would have just given it back to her.

So what I'm asking is; does this request for further information mean that she's still got a good chance of approval? The problem is that her tickets to come here are right near that 3 week window, so I don't know if it's possible it could take a shorter period of time, or if we should consider changing her tickets to a later date now. Any advice?

[Dakine 26]

This forum seems to be mostly for immigration visa questions, but I think my question might have some relevance even though it is about a B-2 tourist visa. My girlfriend recently had her interview at the US Consulate for her B-2 application (Moscow). She said the interview only lasted barely 5 minutes, then the Consular officer told her "that due to part 221(g)," she had to submit a DS-157 supplemental application. She has submitted this paperwork already, but was told it would take a minimum of 3 weeks for the additional "administrative process" to find out if her visa was approved. They kept her passport, which the people standing near her was a good sign, because if they intended to automatically refuse her, they would have just given it back to her.

So what I'm asking is; does this request for further information mean that she's still got a good chance of approval? The problem is that her tickets to come here are right near that 3 week window, so I don't know if it's possible it could take a shorter period of time, or if we should consider changing her tickets to a later date now. Any advice?

Sounds like she may be OK. Have her get what they asked for to them ASAP. Hard to say if she'll get her visa in time for scheduled flight.

Bad idea getting tickets to fly before visa is in hand. Especially a tourist visa.

[Gage 2]

This forum seems to be mostly for immigration visa questions, but I think my question might have some relevance even though it is about a B-2 tourist visa. My girlfriend recently had her interview at the US Consulate for her B-2 application (Moscow). She said the interview only lasted barely 5 minutes, then the Consular officer told her "that due to part 221(g)," she had to submit a DS-157 supplemental application. She has submitted this paperwork already, but was told it would take a minimum of 3 weeks for the additional "administrative process" to find out if her visa was approved. They kept her passport, which the people standing near her was a good sign, because if they intended to automatically refuse her, they would have just given it back to her.

So what I'm asking is; does this request for further information mean that she's still got a good chance of approval? The problem is that her tickets to come here are right near that 3 week window, so I don't know if it's possible it could take a shorter period of time, or if we should consider changing her tickets to a later date now. Any advice?

Thanks for the reply, Haole. I'm not too worried about the tickets, they are easily changed without penalty. But just knowing whether to go through the hassle of making the change or not is what has me frustrated.

Edited July 12, 2008 by Gage

[loggingoof 0]

Haole was right she has a Big chance to get it. When i applied for a B-2 visa i was denied and the consul gave back my passport right after. Just tell your GF comply what the consul asked as soon as she can. Keep on praying.

Good luck