Confused Communications from Guangzhou Embassy

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My husband's case has been under AP since the day of his interview (May 15).  We submitted all the documents to the embassy per the 221 g form he received at the interview.  We dropped off the requested information at the nearby Citic bank in Hangzhou on June 8, 2018.  I followed up with them by email asking if they received the documents.  They replied on June 14 that they haven't received it.  However, they sent another email on June 21 per below. 

Immigrant Visa Follow-up Instructions

Guangzhou, IV Action <GuangzhouIVAction@state.gov>

 

Jun 21 at 10:51 PM

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Immigrant Visa Unit, U. S. Consulate General, Guangzhou
美国驻广州总领事馆移民部

 

Case Number/档案号码：xxxxxxxxx
Principal Applicant/主申请人：xxxxxxxxxx

Dear Applicants, /尊敬的申请人，

Under the section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Consulate General is unable to issue you an immigrant visa at this time. If you have already submitted your passport to the Consulate General, we will keep your passport with your file pending the issuance of your visa.  Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you meet the following requirement(s):
根据移民国籍法案221(g)条款，本馆目前不能批准你的移民签证。如果你的护照已经提交至本馆，本馆将会保留你的护照及档案，直至签证批准。在你达到以下要求后，我们将对你的签证申请作进一步的考虑：

REQUESTED DOCUMENT(S): /必须提交的材料：

        • For All Applicants: Please submit a passport (with at least 8 months validity) and two new visa photos taken within the past 6 months. Colored/eye altering contact lenses or eyeglasses is not allowed in visa photos. For further details on photo requirements please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html
           全部申请人：请提交护照（必须有至少8个月的有效期）和两张新的签证照片（最近6个月内拍摄）。签证照片头像不能佩戴眼镜， 包括美瞳隐形眼镜。有关更多照片的要求，请参阅：https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html  

HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS: /如何补交材料：

Our authorized contractor provides a number of services to visa applicants. If you haven’t already done so, please follow the instructions at http://ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-documentdelivery.asp to select a document delivery address. 
我们授权合约商为签证申请人提供一系列的签证服务。如果你从未登陆网站http://ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-documentdelivery.asp 选择文件送达地址，请根据此网站的指引选择文件送达地址。

Please submit the above documents and this letter through authorized contractor’s designated agent CITIC Bank unless you are required to submit documents through email or return to the Consulate. For instructions on how to submit the required documents, please refer to the “Application Pending Further Action” page in the Immigrant Visa Section of http://ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp.
请通过授权合约商指定的中信银行提交以上材料及此信，除非你被要求通过电子邮件提交材料或回本馆。关于提交材料的指引，请参照网站http://ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp 移民签证信息页面上“需进一步处理的申请”。

WARNING: /警告:
IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE THE ACTION REQUESTED WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING VISA DENIAL UNDER SECTION 221(g) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, SECTION 203(g) OF THE ACT REQUIRES THAT YOUR APPLICATION BE TERMINATED.  IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS WHO WAIT MORE THAN A YEAR TO PURSUE THEIR CASE AFTER A 221(G) REFUSAL MUST REPAY THE IV APPLICATION FEE BEFORE PROCESSING OF THE APPLICATION MAY RESUME.
如果你是根据移民国籍法221条(g)项被拒签，在拒签之日起一年之内没有按要求办理，根据203条(g)项，你的移民申请将会被终止。另外，在被拒签超过一年后才打算继续办理申请的签证申请人，必须重新缴纳移民申请费。

Sincerely, /此致
American Consular Officer/美国领事

 

Please do not reply to this email.  If you have any questions, please contact us at http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant-visa-unit-question.html
请勿直接回复此电邮。如果你有任何关于移民申请的问题， 请通过此网站与我们联系：http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant-visa-unit-question.html 

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Does it meant they approve his visa and that's why they want him to submit his passport and photograph?  We sent both document in since last Friday June 22 via Citic bank office in Hangzhou.  I sent a follow up email on Monday June 25 to remind them to return our original documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, background checks from Thailand, Guinea and China) with the passport.

 

The reply I received yesterday is below:

 

On ‎Monday‎, ‎June‎ ‎25‎, ‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎07‎:‎43‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EDT, GuangzhouIVReply <GuangzhouIVReply@state.gov> wrote:

Dear Petitioner,

 

Thank you for your email. Your case is currently under review. Once the review is completed, we will notify you of the next steps.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou

Why did they ask him to send in his passport and photos if the case is still under review?  Does anybody else experience the same situation? 

I am appreciated any input or guidance.  We are so confused.