221(g) Asked for more information

[Hamidnazeri 0]

Dear all,

My wife and I are Iranian had interview in Kuala lumpur embassy three days ago, everything was good. officer asked if we have any relatives there, my wife said her cousin, Officer asked if we are going to live with him, we said no. however we assigned another address in the application form for Green Card post who is a old college friend. we were intended to say we want to stay with her, but officer did not asked where do we want to stay. at the end of the interview he gave us a yellow sheet which asked for more information. my wife and I are both PhD students( she is final year and I am able to quit my study if needed). He also asked about our plan there, my wife mentioned probably a post doctoral position or get a job which are plenty of opportunities.

In the yellow sheet they asked for, Name, accompanying people, trip itinerary and address we want to stay in US. Also about our research background and practical application, Academic CV dates of our previous travels, advisor in US in contact, where you want to live after study(I don't know that is relating to our study here or Us or it is for people who apply for student visa), Export license number, detail of your letter of invitation and financial sponsorship

He emphasized that you don't need to bring any financial support or bank statement and also said answer any of the question that is applicable to you.

Now I am worry and not sure, how to arrange the trip itinerary ( does it need a flight ticket?) . and why they asked for these inflammations.

Thank you for your kind helps.

[mohdirfan08787 16]

You did not mention, what kid of visa did you apply?

[milimelo 4,487]

You did not mention, what kid of visa did you apply?

Really? It's posted in diversity visa forum, both applicants are foreigners - must be diversity visa!

OP, 221g is common in higher level of education especially if it involves research. Provide all the information requested. For location, I think they want to know where you would like to live in the US after the studies are done - don't know your field and you don't have to disclose that but some specialties cluster in certain areas - like google and that type of IT are mainly in California..

For flights, I'd just provide tentative flight itinerary (don't book anything until you have visa in hand).

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Often reported that Iranian applicants working in certain areas have this.

I suggest you also do a search as I believe there is quite an active Persian DV forum somewhere, I am not sure where and do not speak Farsi so I can't search for it!

[sam416 3]

I had a successful interview at the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday. I too am a PhD student in the area of finance. If I may ask, what is your area of research? Perhaps it has to do with your area of research. Some professions and study areas that fall under the Technology Alert List require further background checks and applicants often get asked for further info to provide. Some of the questions you were presented with indicate it's related to your research area. Others indicate further background check that is more likely to happen with certain nationalities than others. In all cases, answer all the questions they asked you to promptly and provide any documentations they asked for. Try to do it before the month end so that your visa doesn't get sent back to KCC. Regarding the itinerary, just like milimelo said, just present a tentative one and don't book any tickets until you have the visas in hand.

[Hamidnazeri 0]

Thank you Sam for sharing your experience and guidance.

[CowBoE 429]

Dear all,

My wife and I are Iranian had interview in Kuala lumpur embassy three days ago, everything was good. officer asked if we have any relatives there, my wife said her cousin, Officer asked if we are going to live with him, we said no. however we assigned another address in the application form for Green Card post who is a old college friend. we were intended to say we want to stay with her, but officer did not asked where do we want to stay. at the end of the interview he gave us a yellow sheet which asked for more information. my wife and I are both PhD students( she is final year and I am able to quit my study if needed). He also asked about our plan there, my wife mentioned probably a post doctoral position or get a job which are plenty of opportunities.

In the yellow sheet they asked for, Name, accompanying people, trip itinerary and address we want to stay in US. Also about our research background and practical application, Academic CV dates of our previous travels, advisor in US in contact, where you want to live after study(I don't know that is relating to our study here or Us or it is for people who apply for student visa), Export license number, detail of your letter of invitation and financial sponsorship

He emphasized that you don't need to bring any financial support or bank statement and also said answer any of the question that is applicable to you.

Now I am worry and not sure, how to arrange the trip itinerary ( does it need a flight ticket?) . and why they asked for these inflammations.

Thank you for your kind helps.

You have no timeline setup.

You've not indicated which visa is in play here.

You've not indicated who's sponsoring who (if that's the case).

What visa are you applying for, and who's the sponsor?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

You have no timeline setup.

You've not indicated which visa is in play here.

You've not indicated who's sponsoring who (if that's the case).

What visa are you applying for, and who's the sponsor?

They posted in the DV forum. Therefore, diversity visa and no sponsor.

[mohelsayed 2]

Hi All ,

if i don't have a sponsor , should i bring with me within the interview my financial Documents from Bank ?

how much should i have for a small family ( Parents & 2 kids )

[sam416 3]

Hi All ,

if i don't have a sponsor , should i bring with me within the interview my financial Documents from Bank ?

how much should i have for a small family ( Parents & 2 kids )

It depends on where you're interviewing. Some embassies insist on having a sponsor. others are ok with just bank statements. And some don't even ask for either. I would suggest you email the embassy where you're interviewing and ask them whether an affidavit of support is needed.

For bank statements, $25,000 or more for a family of 4 (parents plus 2 kids) should be enough.

[mohelsayed 2]

It depends on where you're interviewing. Some embassies insist on having a sponsor. others are ok with just bank statements. And some don't even ask for either. I would suggest you email the embassy where you're interviewing and ask them whether an affidavit of support is needed.

For bank statements, $25,000 or more for a family of 4 (parents plus 2 kids) should be enough.

you have any idea about Riyadh Embassy in KSA ?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

you have any idea about Riyadh Embassy in KSA ?

Recent interview experience in Riyadh: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/523332-successful-interview-in-riyadh/page-2

[mohelsayed 2]

Recent interview experience in Riyadh: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/523332-successful-interview-in-riyadh/page-2

Very Bigggggggggggg Thanks Susie , so helpful link , really appreciatinggggggggg

[SusieQQQ 11,586]