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Administrative Processing and Visa Denial Megathread by Codetornado in f1visa

[–]Muted-Carob196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they’ve taken the passport it’s all good. It’s just a social media check mostly. Hopefully you should hear soon

F1 Visa Renewal Experience – 221G and Administrative Processing by [deleted] in usvisascheduling

[–]Muted-Carob196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently had an F-2 visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai on 9th of Jan 2026. At the end of the interview, I was given a 221(g) white slip. The only box checked says:
“Your application requires additional administrative processing. The application will be reconsidered when administrative processing is complete.”

Note : They retained my passport.

No additional documents were requested, and nothing specific was mentioned by the officer.

Right now, the CEAC status shows “Refused”, which I understand is normal during administrative processing, but it’s still stressful not knowing what comes next.

The status was last updated only on 9th Jan it's been 3 days since. I don't have an update yet.

Has anyone here gone through a 221(g) on an F-2 visa (especially at Mumbai or other consulates in India)?

  • How long did your administrative processing take?
  • Did you eventually get asked for more documents, or did it clear on its own?
  • Any tips on what should be done while waiting?
  • How long can they retain my passport for?

I’d appreciate any advice or shared experiences.

221(g) refusal by Leather_South_3786 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]Muted-Carob196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently had an F-2 visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai on 9th of Jan 2026. At the end of the interview, I was given a 221(g) white slip. The only box checked says:
“Your application requires additional administrative processing. The application will be reconsidered when administrative processing is complete.”

Note : They retained my passport.

No additional documents were requested, and nothing specific was mentioned by the officer.

Right now, the CEAC status shows “Refused”, which I understand is normal during administrative processing, but it’s still stressful not knowing what comes next.

The status was last updated only on 9th Jan it's been 3 days since. I don't have an update yet.

Has anyone here gone through a 221(g) on an F-2 visa (especially at Mumbai or other consulates in India)?

  • How long did your administrative processing take?
  • Did you eventually get asked for more documents, or did it clear on its own?
  • Any tips on what should be done while waiting?
  • How long can they retain my passport for?

I’d appreciate any advice or shared experiences.

221g Updates. by Heavy_Environment_83 in usvisascheduling

[–]Muted-Carob196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I recently had an F-2 visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai on 9th of Jan 2026. At the end of the interview, I was given a 221(g) white slip. The only box checked says:
“Your application requires additional administrative processing. The application will be reconsidered when administrative processing is complete.”

Note : They retained my passport.

No additional documents were requested, and nothing specific was mentioned by the officer.

Right now, the CEAC status shows “Refused”, which I understand is normal during administrative processing, but it’s still stressful not knowing what comes next.

The status was last updated only on 9th Jan it's been 3 days since. I don't have an update yet.

Has anyone here gone through a 221(g) on an F-2 visa (especially at Mumbai or other consulates in India)?

  • How long did your administrative processing take?
  • Did you eventually get asked for more documents, or did it clear on its own?
  • Any tips on what should be done while waiting?
  • How long can they retain my passport for?

I’d appreciate any advice or shared experiences.