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I recently had my H1B visa interview in Amsterdam Consulate. The interview went well but the Consular Officer asked additional documents and gave a yellow form under 221g administrative processing. I submitted the documents immediately on the same day of the interview but the case status on ceac website has not changed since then. 

How long will it take to get the admin processing to complete. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated and if anyone else had faced the similar situation in the past

 

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8 hours ago, SMathur said:

I recently had my H1B visa interview in Amsterdam Consulate. The interview went well but the Consular Officer asked additional documents and gave a yellow form under 221g administrative processing. I submitted the documents immediately on the same day of the interview but the case status on ceac website has not changed since then. 

How long will it take to get the admin processing to complete. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated and if anyone else had faced the similar situation in the past

 

Thanks in advance

How long ago was all this? You don’t mention the time frame involved.

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Admin processing is usually a few days if you have all your ducks in a row.  Do you have a Dutch or Indian passport? 

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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Applying in a third country could only add to the processing time

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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Up to 6 months - it's highly variable. Usually within 2 months. The paperwork either has to go through various agencies (that takes the longest time) or your employment will be scrutinized (that's usually faster) or your additional evidence will be included in the case and you'll get an approval right after. It can be as fast as a couple of weeks.  

 

Are you working for IT consultancy? Nowadays 221g's are very common for Indian citizens working for those. 

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03/04/2016 AOS (EB2-NIW concurrent with I-485) mailed to Lewisville TX Lockbox
03/07/2016 AOS delivered to USCIS and signed
03/12/2016 Case received by Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
03/14/2016 Text notification received for I-140/I-485/I-765/I-131.
04/08/2016 Biometrics notice received for 04/21
04/13/2016 Biometrics early walk-in completed.
04/15/2016 EAD/AP combo card received in mail.

 

Long wait begins...

 

11/04/2016 I-140/485 cases transferred from Nebraska to TCS
12/01/2016 Prepared package for EAD/AP renewal (expires 04/09/2017)
12/23/2016 USCIS suddenly changes several forms, invalidating my EAD/AP renewal package (not yet sent)
12/27/2016 USCIS suddenly reforms the entire NIW criteria system, replacing a 20 years old one. Uncharted waters. 
01/07/2017 (Saturday!) EAD/AP renewal package with new forms received in Phoenix "reception desk"
01/17/2017 EAD/AP renewal case accepted; text/email with receipt numbers was received
01/30/2017 Law firm finally confirms that USCIS has suspended processing all EB2-NIW cases due to new criteria. 
02/23/2017 USCIS slowly starts adjudicating NIW cases again.
04/21/2017 Extended EAD/AP received in mail. Valid for 2 years. 
05/06/2017 Received a massive RFE on I-140 NIW case.
07/20/2017 RFE response received by USCIS (a very long response with 30 pages of docs)
09/14/2017 I-140 NIW approved!!! 
11/28/2017 RFE for new medical issued (plus another request re Supp J for employment which is clearly issued in error)
12/04/2017 RFE received in mail
12/07/2017 repeated medical exam for I-485
12/08/2017 Attorney receives documents for responding to I-485 RFE
12/21/2017 Response to RFE received by USCIS 
02/09/2018 I-485 approval (text, email) :)
02/08/2018 I-485 approval notice issued (the "welcome letter") - I'm LPR now
02/16/2018 Green card received
 
11/14/2022 Filed N-400 online; receipt and biometrics reuse form received online
03/07/2023 N-400 Interview scheduled 
04/xx/2023 N-400 approved, same-day Oath ceremony completed. I'm a US citizen.
05/xx/2023 US passport in hand

 

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12 hours ago, randomstairs said:

Up to 6 months - it's highly variable. Usually within 2 months. The paperwork either has to go through various agencies (that takes the longest time) or your employment will be scrutinized (that's usually faster) or your additional evidence will be included in the case and you'll get an approval right after. It can be as fast as a couple of weeks.  

 

Are you working for IT consultancy? Nowadays 221g's are very common for Indian citizens working for those. 

Yes I'm in IT 

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On 24/07/2018 at 5:06 AM, randomstairs said:

Up to 6 months - it's highly variable. Usually within 2 months. The paperwork either has to go through various agencies (that takes the longest time) or your employment will be scrutinized (that's usually faster) or your additional evidence will be included in the case and you'll get an approval right after. It can be as fast as a couple of weeks.  

 

Are you working for IT consultancy? Nowadays 221g's are very common for Indian citizens working for those. 

Yes I'm in IT industry and has an approved I-797 with my employer, I applied from Netherlands Consulate because my family has moved to Netherlands from India  in 2016. After my interview, the VO asked for my CV and gave a yellow slip. I submitted the CV on the same day. Its been torturing 2 weeks since then and still there is no update. I'm not sure what's going on. My wife is back in US and its a horrible time for us. 

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On 22/07/2018 at 6:02 PM, WeGuyGal said:

Applying in a third country could only add to the processing time

I'm in IT industry and has an approved I-797 with my employer, I applied from Netherlands Consulate because my family has moved to Netherlands from India  in 2016. After my interview, the VO asked for my CV and gave a yellow slip. I submitted the CV on the same day. Its been torturing 2 weeks since then and still there is no update. I'm not sure what's going on. My wife is back in US and its a horrible time for us. 

 
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4 hours ago, SMathur said:

Yes I'm in IT industry and has an approved I-797 with my employer, I applied from Netherlands Consulate because my family has moved to Netherlands from India  in 2016. After my interview, the VO asked for my CV and gave a yellow slip. I submitted the CV on the same day. Its been torturing 2 weeks since then and still there is no update. I'm not sure what's going on. My wife is back in US and its a horrible time for us. 

They are probably scrutinizing the employer and their relationship with you. Happens a lot nowadays. You'll hear from them probably within 1-2 weeks. For IT workers from India the process is getting pretty tough and you should have mentally prepared for this, very common situation. (I don't think that the fact you're doing it in Netherlands makes any difference. It's your field and citizenship.)  

03/04/2016 AOS (EB2-NIW concurrent with I-485) mailed to Lewisville TX Lockbox
03/07/2016 AOS delivered to USCIS and signed
03/12/2016 Case received by Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
03/14/2016 Text notification received for I-140/I-485/I-765/I-131.
04/08/2016 Biometrics notice received for 04/21
04/13/2016 Biometrics early walk-in completed.
04/15/2016 EAD/AP combo card received in mail.

 

Long wait begins...

 

11/04/2016 I-140/485 cases transferred from Nebraska to TCS
12/01/2016 Prepared package for EAD/AP renewal (expires 04/09/2017)
12/23/2016 USCIS suddenly changes several forms, invalidating my EAD/AP renewal package (not yet sent)
12/27/2016 USCIS suddenly reforms the entire NIW criteria system, replacing a 20 years old one. Uncharted waters. 
01/07/2017 (Saturday!) EAD/AP renewal package with new forms received in Phoenix "reception desk"
01/17/2017 EAD/AP renewal case accepted; text/email with receipt numbers was received
01/30/2017 Law firm finally confirms that USCIS has suspended processing all EB2-NIW cases due to new criteria. 
02/23/2017 USCIS slowly starts adjudicating NIW cases again.
04/21/2017 Extended EAD/AP received in mail. Valid for 2 years. 
05/06/2017 Received a massive RFE on I-140 NIW case.
07/20/2017 RFE response received by USCIS (a very long response with 30 pages of docs)
09/14/2017 I-140 NIW approved!!! 
11/28/2017 RFE for new medical issued (plus another request re Supp J for employment which is clearly issued in error)
12/04/2017 RFE received in mail
12/07/2017 repeated medical exam for I-485
12/08/2017 Attorney receives documents for responding to I-485 RFE
12/21/2017 Response to RFE received by USCIS 
02/09/2018 I-485 approval (text, email) :)
02/08/2018 I-485 approval notice issued (the "welcome letter") - I'm LPR now
02/16/2018 Green card received
 
11/14/2022 Filed N-400 online; receipt and biometrics reuse form received online
03/07/2023 N-400 Interview scheduled 
04/xx/2023 N-400 approved, same-day Oath ceremony completed. I'm a US citizen.
05/xx/2023 US passport in hand

 

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On 7/28/2018 at 5:03 PM, randomstairs said:

They are probably scrutinizing the employer and their relationship with you. Happens a lot nowadays. You'll hear from them probably within 1-2 weeks. For IT workers from India the process is getting pretty tough and you should have mentally prepared for this, very common situation. (I don't think that the fact you're doing it in Netherlands makes any difference. It's your field and citizenship.)  

Thanks for the reply.

Also is there any method to reach the consulate. They have no contact phone No. mentioned on their website, just a contact form which I already filled out but, have received no response thus far.

Will it help to send the consulate more documents or have the employer directly contact the DoS or the consulate?

Thanks

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1 hour ago, SMathur said:

Thanks for the reply.

Also is there any method to reach the consulate. They have no contact phone No. mentioned on their website, just a contact form which I already filled out but, have received no response thus far.

Will it help to send the consulate more documents or have the employer directly contact the DoS or the consulate?

Thanks

It takes as long as it takes unfortunately... if they need more docs, they’ll ask. Most consulates don’t provide numbers for visa enquirers precisely because they want to be in control of when and how to respond. 

 

Unfortunately you are applying for a non-immigrant visa, it’s a privilege not an entitlement so there aren’t really any avenues to hurry it up for you. 

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On 7/30/2018 at 11:20 AM, SMathur said:

Thanks for the reply.

Also is there any method to reach the consulate. They have no contact phone No. mentioned on their website, just a contact form which I already filled out but, have received no response thus far.

Will it help to send the consulate more documents or have the employer directly contact the DoS or the consulate?

Thanks

Hi mathur I am in the same boat had my visa interview on 7/31 in Amsterdam and was given a yellow slip asking for my CV. I have an indIan passport and an approved 797 with a company that  I was working for last 11 yrs. I came to Netherlands to visit my family and have a vacation in Europe. please keep me posted if you have received any updates will do the same. May I ask if you work for a IT consulting firm or with a direct employer?

 

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I had my interview on July16th, 2018 at Amsterdam consulate. Following the interview the VO issued a 221g letter and asked me to submit the CV. I submitted the CV on the same day. The status on CEAC website was showing Administrative processing. 

On August 10th, I got an email from the consulate that they are ready to issue the visa and asked me to submit the passport. 

On the day I submitted the passport the case update date changed to 13th August but the status still remained "Administrative Processing". Again on 15th August the case updated date changed but the status still remain same as "Administrative processing". 

I'm not sure how much time it takes after submission of passport to the time the passport is ready for pick-up. 

Can you share your experience so that I know if this is normal process or not?

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