221(g) denail requesting more information

[andya 0]

How would they know about the introduction before the interview? I don't recall this information being included or asked for in any documentation before the interview.

It's kind of up to you, really. It depends on how much you "front-loaded" the petition, and how much information you offered. Being introduced by a family member is a red flag at the HCM consulate, so some people choose to address it with the original petition. The consulate isn't supposed to use evidence provided in the petition and approved by USCIS as a basis for denial, so front-loading the petition takes ammunition away from the consulate. As Scott said, question 18 on the I-129F provides an excellent opportunity for front-loading the petition and addressing red flags.

Anyway, the point I was trying to make was if the family member introduction was revealed in the original petition, and NOT during the interview, and the consulate didn't ask for the list of family members in the US on the blue slip, then they probably aren't going to ask for it now. They already know, and they evidently don't care.

However, you say this was revealed at the interview. Ok, here's what happened. The blue slip was ready before your wife ever got to the interview window. They already knew they were going to ask for the timeline. However, they didn't know about the relative who introduced you yet, and I'll bet they specifically asked her how you were introduced. Now they know about the relative, but it was too late to add it to the blue slip, so they just sent her off with the blue slip for the timeline. I think there's a good chance she'll get another blue slip for the list of relatives. If you prepare the list now, you might get away with submitting it with the timeline, and head off the second blue slip. The list should include names, addresses, phone numbers, how they are related to her, and any connection they have to you (i.e., you've met them, worked with them, etc.).

Thanks for the advice, it appears that there may be a real possibility of a second "blue slip". I'll send this information along with the rest of the evidence, once I determine what's already been sent.