Processing times for 221g

[jake123 5]

Hopefully someone can help, I know there is no way to know how long it takes for administrative processing under 221g to be completed as each case is different. However I have been checking with USCIS and can see that my case was received at the end of February (2018). Once we know USCIS has a case, does anyone know what the wait time could potentially be? It has been nearly 4 months since I received my notification of revocation from the US embassy in London. 

Thanks!

[Boiler 45,525]

Depends, why did you get a 221G?

[jake123 5]

11 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Depends, why did you get a 221G?

They didn't say. The consular officer just said we need to review your case further and that was it. I've tried contacting the embassy but they're no help. From what I understand you'll only know what the issue is/was when you get a reply from USCIS.

[Boiler 45,525]

It is very abnormal so what is different with your application?

[jake123 5]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

It is very abnormal so what is different with your application?

Well I'm a musician, had an approved O1 visa from USCIS in December. I don't think there is anything different about my application. I was told after my interview that London has become known for causing problems with people who are applying for visas like mine. 

[Boiler 45,525]

Ahhh

 

Well that makes a bit more sense.

 

So first things first, what does your Lawyer say, they will be fully aware of your case and any potential issues.

[jake123 5]

11 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Ahhh

 

Well that makes a bit more sense.

 

So first things first, what does your Lawyer say, they will be fully aware of your case and any potential issues.

Well they're saying to wait for a response as they think I should hear very soon as we're nearly at 60 days since USCIS received my case. They say most of the time it does get approved, which is why I was wondering if anyone knew the potential response time when we know the case has been received by USCIS. 

Otherwise withdrawing and reapplying is another potential route. 

[Boiler 45,525]

3 minutes ago, jake123 said:

Well they're saying to wait for a response as they think I should hear very soon as we're nearly at 60 days since USCIS received my case. They say most of the time it does get approved, which is why I was wondering if anyone knew the potential response time when we know the case has been received by USCIS. 

Otherwise withdrawing and reapplying is another potential route. 

The usual reason would be that the Consulate do not consider you qualify for an O1 and have sent the petition back to be revoked.

[jake123 5]

5 minutes ago, Boiler said:

The usual reason would be that the Consulate do not consider you qualify for an O1 and have sent the petition back to be revoked.

That is what it seems, it's a shame as I would've thought that USCIS approving it in the first place would be enough evidence that I qualify. 

[Boiler 45,525]

Are you using Lawyers who specialise in these. I know people here on O1's and have a rough idea of what they needed to provide.

 

The Consulate adjudge the credentials, the US side is to make sure the paper work has been properly filed.

[jake123 5]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Are you using Lawyers who specialise in these. I know people here on O1's and have a rough idea of what they needed to provide.

 

The Consulate adjudge the credentials, the US side is to make sure the paper work has been properly filed.

Yea I have lawyers who put my case together and told me what I need to provide. I guess it's like I was saying, that the London US embassy is just particularly strict compared to other embassy's. 

[Boiler 45,525]

I only know people who went through London so do not know the relative standing.

[jake123 5]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I only know people who went through London so do not know the relative standing.

I was told that since Trump came into power it's become much more strict and that it never used to be so tricky. 

[Boiler 45,525]

2 minutes ago, jake123 said:

I was told that since Trump came into power it's become much more strict and that it never used to be so tricky. 

Might be an idea to get a few opinions on your case from other Lawyers.

 

I have been surprised by who has qualified in the past. But have seen those with good cases succeed recently.

[jake123 5]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Might be an idea to get a few opinions on your case from other Lawyers.

 

I have been surprised by who has qualified in the past. But have seen those with good cases succeed recently.

Yea I've spoken to a few other firms, the general consensus is either to wait for a response or withdraw and reapply. Both options aren't great as waiting indefinitely could mean I could lose the job offers that got me the initial approval, but then reapplying is costly and there is no guarantee it'll get approved a second time round. 

 

So that's why it would be good to know if there is a possible end in sight to the waiting period for someone in my position.