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Notice of Refusal, 221g, no additional document requested for the H1B visa

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IWantMyVisa   1

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I recently had a H-1B visa interview at the US Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. I had an employment offer from an esteemed university with a start date of October 1st. My interview went smoothly and I thought I could get my visa issued. However, I got a blue slip (administrative processing) and the officer said no additional document is needed. They only kept my CV and a translation of my military exemption card and gave back my passport and the I797 approval document.

 

  • I am wondering whether my case has been sent back to the USCIS given that my I797 approval document was given back to myself.
  • Should I expect to hear soon from them?
  • Does anyone have experience with the US Embassy in Ottawa regarding AP?
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Boiler Grand Master

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There is a thread about Iranian AP does not tend to be quick 

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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SalishSea Grand Master

SalishSea   17,807

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On 9/23/2023 at 11:30 AM, IWantMyVisa said:

I recently had a H-1B visa interview at the US Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. I had an employment offer from an esteemed university with a start date of October 1st. My interview went smoothly and I thought I could get my visa issued. However, I got a blue slip (administrative processing) and the officer said no additional document is needed. They only kept my CV and a translation of my military exemption card and gave back my passport and the I797 approval document.

 

  • I am wondering whether my case has been sent back to the USCIS given that my I797 approval document was given back to myself.
  • Should I expect to hear soon from them?
  • Does anyone have experience with the US Embassy in Ottawa regarding AP?

It is absolutely because you're Iranian, nothing to do with Ottawa per se (unfortunately).

 

May I ask what academic field you are in?

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IWantMyVisa   1

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7 hours ago, SalishSea said:

It is absolutely because you're Iranian, nothing to do with Ottawa per se (unfortunately).

 

May I ask what academic field you are in?

 

I have a background in STEM, and my work in the US revolves around AI...

 

I might be wrong but I believe the officer made their decision when they asked about my immigrant petition (the last question).

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SalishSea Grand Master

SalishSea   17,807

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7 hours ago, IWantMyVisa said:

 

I have a background in STEM, and my work in the US revolves around AI...

 

I might be wrong but I believe the officer made their decision when they asked about my immigrant petition (the last question).

Ah, so you have been petitioned as well- spouse?

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I think you are just waiting

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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