221g

[tysonrocky 7]

We've sent our 221g response w/ tracking,.. I understand it takes awhile to get a response (10-15 business days) but I keep checking CEAC, since the day they received it, the CEAC is updating everyday but no change, is it normal to update everyday?

[PDXDD 28]

It is normal. It means your case has been "touched" daily. You would worry much much more if no updates at all.

Good luck !

Edited August 28, 2015 by PDXDD

[tysonrocky 7]

Yeah, my file being looked at everyday is good, just strange to have it looked at two days in a row and no update, will see monday!

[kai bran 9]

Our 221g hasn't updated since Aug 19th. 15 business days expires end of the month for us.

[tysonrocky 7]

So they touched your file couple times then that was it?

[kai bran 9]

Once on Aug 14th and again on Aug 19th and that's it.

[tysonrocky 7]

I would start emailing the ivunit. Theyre not suppose to help untilafter a certain time period but can always try. Maybe you'll get a helpful person. Mine is only 2 business days since day they received it but I already plan on emailing on Monday. They've always been kind and helpful.

[tysonrocky 7]

Once on Aug 14th and again on Aug 19th and that's it.

Any update? I decided to email them last night (US eastern time: 10PM.. Bangkok Time:9am Monday) and they responded pretty quick but no real news. EMS delivered it Wednesday but guess it wasn't processed until Friday.

Dear Mr. ___:

Thank you for your e-mail. We received your documents on August 28, 2015. Your case is currently undergoing administrative processing pending a decision.

Administrative processing could take a minimum of one month.

While we are unable to determine how long the processing will take, we appreciate your continued patience while this mandatory processing is completed. The Embassy will advise you once a decision has been made or additional documentation is required. Applicant should refrain from making any irrevocable travel arrangements prior to receiving visa by postal mail.

You can monitor your case status online, using your BNK number, at https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. When the visa decision has been made, the case status will be updated to “Ready”. Once the status has changed, you may contact our office again to follow up.

We trust this information is helpful.

Best Regards,

Immigrant Visa unit

[kai bran 9]

CEAC updated our case status today (August 31, 2015) meaning they "touched" the case today, but that's it.

[tysonrocky 7]

CEAC updated our case status today (August 31, 2015) meaning they "touched" the case today, but that's it.

Hope you'll be getting good news soon, did you email them? or did they 'touch' the case on their own?

[kai bran 9]

They touched the case on their own. If no update by tomorrow my attorney will be emailing them Wednesday to request the status, having passed the "15 business days".

[tysonrocky 7]

They touched the case on their own. If no update by tomorrow my attorney will be emailing them Wednesday to request the status, having passed the "15 business days".

You can email them yourselves, I don't think it matters if you or a lawyer emails them.

[kai bran 9]

CEAC now shows our case as "Ready" and the header reads, "Non-Immigrant". Case creation and status update both read Sept 1, 2015. It also says we should check back on our status in 2 business days!

Here's hoping we're through!

[tysonrocky 7]

Nice! hope you guys hear some good news soon! Will look out for those changes on our case too.. today was the first day our file hasn't been touched =(