Interview - 221g form!

[MrsP2010 20]

She's circled that my visa was refused, and also the bit that says I could overcome the refusal by submitting more documents, then on the back she's circled passport - the reason is that it was washed and isn't neat enough to put a visa in.

So is this good news? Or is there a chance they'll receive the new passport and be like, "Naaahh, still not approving you."?

Also, not to scare anyone, but I got GRILLED! For a few moments I thought I was poo out of luck. Reason was cos I spent 5 months in Mexico.

Edited December 2, 2011 by MrsP2010

[iwuvcheshert 6]

maybe you can request for a new UK passport??? i guess that's the only one they'd like...

i think that maybe the only reason for the 221g at the moment.. best of luck to u mrs p

Edited December 2, 2011 by iwuvcheshert

[Holly and Patrick 3]

That is such a ridiculous reason. I got the 221g form too. My understanding is that you just need to satisfy the one requirement they have highlighted and then it should all be fine, they don't ask for another interview. If I were you I would make an appointment to do a same day passport renewal, it costs a bit more, but it's worth the time you save, then book in the courier to pick it up the next day, they have been pretty efficient once they have received the extra info but it's still a hassle couriering everything back and forth so get it all booked in. I have had two rounds of sending in info, both times they responded within 2 days of receiving the paperwork and as I was writing this the courier just delivered my passport WITH visa!!!!

[iwuvcheshert 6]

That is such a ridiculous reason. I got the 221g form too. My understanding is that you just need to satisfy the one requirement they have highlighted and then it should all be fine, they don't ask for another interview. If I were you I would make an appointment to do a same day passport renewal, it costs a bit more, but it's worth the time you save, then book in the courier to pick it up the next day, they have been pretty efficient once they have received the extra info but it's still a hassle couriering everything back and forth so get it all booked in. I have had two rounds of sending in info, both times they responded within 2 days of receiving the paperwork and as I was writing this the courier just delivered my passport WITH visa!!!!

congratulations well deserved after a gruelling journey

[JP&BP 1]

She's circled that my visa was refused, and also the bit that says I could overcome the refusal by submitting more documents, then on the back she's circled passport - the reason is that it was washed and isn't neat enough to put a visa in.

So is this good news? Or is there a chance they'll receive the new passport and be like, "Naaahh, still not approving you."?

Also, not to scare anyone, but I got GRILLED! For a few moments I thought I was poo out of luck. Reason was cos I spent 5 months in Mexico.

I think that means you're visa is approved as soon as you provide them with a new passport! So congrats!

I'm sorry to hear that they grilled you, I can imagine that wasn't any fun. What did they ask you? Their focus is strange when they had to grill you for being in mexico for 5 months

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Yes, they won't use a washed passport. Same thing happened to Rob and Jill (Scotand). That's all you need. If you can get a new passport today, then schedule the courier (by 6pm today) for Monday. How to schedule courier: http://www.thedx.co.uk/customerservice/dxgroupusembassy/passport-collections/

The Mexico grilling is about homeland security. Your DS-157 can trigger questions or additional processing if you've spent time in certain countries. Mexico has some drug cartels getting pretty violent along the border with the US, so I guess Mexico may be on "the list" like middle eastern countries due to security issues so they wanted to know where you were and why a British girl was in Mexico for so long.

[Harry_pal 1]

That is such a ridiculous reason. I got the 221g form too. My understanding is that you just need to satisfy the one requirement they have highlighted and then it should all be fine, they don't ask for another interview. If I were you I would make an appointment to do a same day passport renewal, it costs a bit more, but it's worth the time you save, then book in the courier to pick it up the next day, they have been pretty efficient once they have received the extra info but it's still a hassle couriering everything back and forth so get it all booked in. I have had two rounds of sending in info, both times they responded within 2 days of receiving the paperwork and as I was writing this the courier just delivered my passport WITH visa!!!!

Hello friend...

can you tell me please that how long time embassy took for grant you visa after giving you 221(g). i have submit my 221(g) docs a week ago.so wondering how long time embassy will take...

thanks

Harry

[Holly and Patrick 3]

Hello friend...

can you tell me please that how long time embassy took for grant you visa after giving you 221(g). i have submit my 221(g) docs a week ago.so wondering how long time embassy will take...

thanks

Harry

Well I was dealing with the London embassy so i'm sure it differs from country to country but I received the visa 2 weeks after the interview and 2 days after they received all the paperwork they needed, so pretty quick, Good Luck!

[Maya84 1]

She's circled that my visa was refused, and also the bit that says I could overcome the refusal by submitting more documents, then on the back she's circled passport - the reason is that it was washed and isn't neat enough to put a visa in.

So is this good news? Or is there a chance they'll receive the new passport and be like, "Naaahh, still not approving you."?

Also, not to scare anyone, but I got GRILLED! For a few moments I thought I was poo out of luck. Reason was cos I spent 5 months in Mexico.

It is a good news! Congratulations! Just expedite your passport service and you will be all set to go. It is over finally.

[Darnell 8,478]

I'm pretty sure it is just that singular issue about yer worn passport.

Get a new one, submit it in the manner they told you (verbally, written; was some instruction on how to submit)

Good Luck !

[karen201 0]

So I am not quiete getting the reason of your refusal. Wasd your visa refused because you have been rejected in the past by USA embassy or because your passport is washed?

[Operator 1,927]

She's circled that my visa was refused, and also the bit that says I could overcome the refusal by submitting more documents, then on the back she's circled passport - the reason is that it was washed and isn't neat enough to put a visa in.

So is this good news? Or is there a chance they'll receive the new passport and be like, "Naaahh, still not approving you."?

Also, not to scare anyone, but I got GRILLED! For a few moments I thought I was poo out of luck. Reason was cos I spent 5 months in Mexico.

You spent 5 months in Mexico?!?

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

So sorry to hear this, MrsP! Hoping you can get your visa FAST!

[pavi kumar 0]

Hello friend...

can you tell me please that how long time embassy took for grant you visa after giving you 221(g). i have submit my 221(g) docs a week ago.so wondering how long time embassy will take...

thanks

Harry

MR Harry

we have a same case u have but are case cover 5 month after they send case back uscis still waiting no ..........

your case west of luck

[Zen Den 18]

She's circled that my visa was refused, and also the bit that says I could overcome the refusal by submitting more documents, then on the back she's circled passport - the reason is that it was washed and isn't neat enough to put a visa in.

So is this good news? Or is there a chance they'll receive the new passport and be like, "Naaahh, still not approving you."?

Also, not to scare anyone, but I got GRILLED! For a few moments I thought I was poo out of luck. Reason was cos I spent 5 months in Mexico.

you're not yet approved. you have to submit whatever she specified you lack (reason for 221g) and get a new passport so they don't have any more reason to deny you a visa. oh, and do it soonest =)