Urgent advise on case status refused (Merged threads)

[Brittanyrose 0]

Thank you for your positivity. It really is stressful. But im sure yours will be resolved. I just hope it's very soon. Please can you keep me updated and I will do that same.

[Lordofnomad 7]

1 minute ago, Brittanyrose said:

Thank you for your positivity. It really is stressful. But im sure yours will be resolved. I just hope it's very soon. Please can you keep me updated and I will do that same.

Sure thing! Hopes up 

[Lordofnomad 7]

Hello all, 

 

I really do need help from anyone who has experienced in this. 
I had my interview in April 2024 with a 221g given. 
case status moved from REFUSED to READY in July 2024.. 

multiple date updates later, case status today moved to REFUSED again. 
No email received. 
is this the final decision ? 
please advise anyone 

[WoodlandsFamily 13]

Hi, did you have an RFE or a reason for the 221g? Maybe they were waiting for you to send something and it's gone back to USCIS? Hope you get to the bottom of it! 

[Lordofnomad 7]

3 minutes ago, WoodlandsFamily said:

Hi, did you have an RFE or a reason for the 221g? Maybe they were waiting for you to send something and it's gone back to USCIS? Hope you get to the bottom of it! 

Thank you for your response. 
No, there was no request for further information on the 221g. There also hasn’t been a request sent since April 2024. 
I had gotten a senator to inquire 2months ago and only got a generic response. I do not know if they’ve sent it back to uscis, as I have no experience with this situation 

[powerpuff 6,744]

***Threads on 221g/Admin processing merged. Please post any further questions or updates here only***
 

No it’s not the final decision. Refused is a normal part of AP. 

 

 

[Lordofnomad 7]

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

***Threads on 221g/Admin processing merged. Please post any further questions or updates here only***
 

No it’s not the final decision. Refused is a normal part of AP. 

 

 

Many thanks for your response. 
I really appreciate your feedback. Do I get an email or what usually happens in this case ? 

[powerpuff 6,744]

Just now, Lordofnomad said:

Many thanks for your response. 
I really appreciate your feedback. Do I get an email or what usually happens in this case ? 

Unfortunately it’s just continuing to wait. They do not contact you after every status change. They will only reach out if they need something like a document or if they need you to redo your medical etc. 

[Lordofnomad 7]

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

Unfortunately it’s just continuing to wait. They do not contact you after every status change. They will only reach out if they need something like a document or if they need you to redo your medical etc. 

Again can’t thank you enough for providing your insight. 6 long months after interview I am beyond frustrated. Thank you 

[Lordofnomad 7]

I just received a follow up email that they are ready to continue the visa processing and requesting for a new medical to be done & passport submission. 
I am really praying this is a good sign for an approval 

[WoodlandsFamily 13]

Aah good 👍 sounds like progress. Good luck! 

[Lordofnomad 7]

35 minutes ago, WoodlandsFamily said:

Aah good 👍 sounds like progress. Good luck! 

Hopeful .. thanks 

[JLD & EMK 0]

21 hours ago, Lordofnomad said:

I just received a follow up email that they are ready to continue the visa processing and requesting for a new medical to be done & passport submission. 
I am really praying this is a good sign for an approval 

This gives me hope.  We have been in refused status with a 221(g) since March 2024.  My fiance had to take random drug tests as a result.  But on 10/25/24 we received a notice that his passport was being released and to refer to the 221g which says nothing other than Medical Documents must be submitted.  After each of his exams, IOM submits the documentation.  He went to IOM today because they called him for a random drug test.  Upon appearing he told them that his passport had been returned but he had not picked it up from DHL yet.  The IOM doctor advised him to go pick up the passport and see if a letter accompanied it and then return.  We are confused as to what is happening here.

[Lordofnomad 7]

3 minutes ago, JLD & EMK said:

This gives me hope.  We have been in refused status with a 221(g) since March 2024.  My fiance had to take random drug tests as a result.  But on 10/25/24 we received a notice that his passport was being released and to refer to the 221g which says nothing other than Medical Documents must be submitted.  After each of his exams, IOM submits the documentation.  He went to IOM today because they called him for a random drug test.  Upon appearing he told them that his passport had been returned but he had not picked it up from DHL yet.  The IOM doctor advised him to go pick up the passport and see if a letter accompanied it and then return.  We are confused as to what is happening here.

Im so sorry to hear about your ordeal.. it’s frightening and heartbreaking going through the process indeed. 
we have no option but to wait it out and keep hoping there is a movement until the positive end .. not sure bout the random drug tests perhaps its routine for the region .. hopefully it will be fine in the end .. hang in there 

[Lordofnomad 7]

so as a follow up to those who participated in my query and for those who might want to search for this topic in the future to help inspire them, glad to report that my visa was finally issued after doing the second medical last week & sending back my passport. This is 6months after my interview. 
indeed was beyond exhausting and filled with anxiety but glad it finally reached a positive outcome. 
just surround yourself with some positive affirmations while you wait.. it helps to bear the stress. 

Edited November 8 by Lordofnomad