Reasons for visa review at the embassy?

[Mike&Janssel 2]

Will you tell me guys what are the reasons of the embassy to hold an applicant's visa? I have a friend who had her interview and when it happened the embassy told her that they will contact her for next step or they will review her paper. And what do you think how long will it takes the waiting? I wonder what are the reasons why they will do that. For additional information she was on treatment for TB for 9 months and her interview fee will expire next month if it helps you identify the problem. Thank you for all the help.

[apple21 953]

Expired CENOMAR and NBI clearance can cause 221g. So make sure you have new/fresh original copy at the interview.

[Mike&Janssel 2]

Expired CENOMAR and NBI clearance can cause 221g. So make sure you have new/fresh original copy at the interview.

If that's the case will they process or decide whether approve or not if she give the papers to them? What about the 'they will call' part? She need to wait for that? Thank you Apple21.

[apple21 953]

In most cases, if all the documents requested by the consul during the interview are handed over and of course all questions are answered accurately, then approval will be given outright.

If additional documents are required, she will be given a 221g form. If subject for administrative review, 221g will also be given. Prompt submission of additional documents is a must as visa will not be issued unless you comply with whatever paperwork they want.

You can do a case status check (after interview) here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023/case-status-online-check2.html

[Spice1473 10]

Good luck.

[Mike&Janssel 2]

In most cases, if all the documents requested by the consul during the interview are handed over and of course all questions are answered accurately, then approval will be given outright.

If additional documents are required, she will be given a 221g form. If subject for administrative review, 221g will also be given. Prompt submission of additional documents is a must as visa will not be issued unless you comply with whatever paperwork they want.

You can do a case status check (after interview) here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023/case-status-online-check2.html

Thanks Apple. I think I see now what I'm looking for.

Good luck.

Goodluck to my friend. And I pray and hope not in my case. So I think I need that goodluck also. Hahaha

[TBoneTX 45,304]

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[Hank_ 9,174]

Will you tell me guys what are the reasons of the embassy to hold an applicant's visa? I have a friend who had her interview and when it happened the embassy told her that they will contact her for next step or they will review her paper. And what do you think how long will it takes the waiting? I wonder what are the reasons why they will do that. For additional information she was on treatment for TB for 9 months and her interview fee will expire next month if it helps you identify the problem. Thank you for all the help.

Was your friend given a 221g at the last window before exiting the embassy, if there was further information needed the embassy would give the 221g stating what is needed or that further processing is required. If they "question" any of the forms/documents for whatever reason they could put your friend in Administrative Review for additional processing, they can that a week or a month. Did they keep the friends passport?

[Mike&Janssel 2]

Was your friend given a 221g at the last window before exiting the embassy, if there was further information needed the embassy would give the 221g stating what is needed or that further processing is required. If they "question" any of the forms/documents for whatever reason they could put your friend in Administrative Review for additional processing, they can that a week or a month. Did they keep the friends passport?

To be honest my friend is not replying to my questions regarding this because it was a big question mark on me when she told me that her paper will be on review and that the embassy will call her for next step. Then when I asked her if she has incomplete requirements or papers she said NONE. I don't know if she is telling the truth or she just ashamed on what she will say to what happened to another delay. So I don't know what to answer here. Please forgive me. But in all the answers here, I bet she got 221g Form but I dont know the real score. I'm inquiring it also so I will be prepared on my time of interview and what forms I have to ready so no 221g form. Thank you again.

[Hank_ 9,174]

The interview is pretty easy and straight forward; have all the forms completed as listed in the instructions letter, don't sign any form that needed to be signed in front of the CO, have all the documents as listed in the instructions letter also, have you evidence of ongoing relationship, smile, answer the questions with confidence ..... done!

Amazingly there have been a couple stories on here of the applicant having phony documents (NBI, NSO) and getting caught, not good at all.

[Darnell 8,478]

could always call the DoS Hotline and inquire for casefile status,

asking directly:

1. is the casefile in administrative review? and

2. is the casefie in administrative processing ?

Use a TelePhone on Tuesday.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Only phone info I have for DOS:

For DOS:

This is where you will be able to find out if your case was received at the Embassy/Consulate. They will not see your case in their system until the NVC has logged it in and applied a case number to it.

1-202-663-1225

Press 1 for the Main Menu
Press 4 for Foreigners Applying To Come To the US
Press 2 for Immigrant Visas (K-1 = yeah, yeah - we know they're not really)
Press 3 for Family or Employer Based Visas
Press 2 for Fiance(e) visas
Press 0 for an Operator

Edited May 27, 2013 by Hank_

[Mike&Janssel 2]

I will definitely keep this answers in mind if something bad happened on my interview. But I'm praying that nothing will go wrong. About the CENOMAR and other documents I think I better need a new one. Thank you again for the help.

[Darnell 8,478]

did your friend's USCitizen petitioner call the DoS Hotline today, already, or no?

AP always sucks, but knowing about AP is useful.