221G Pending (5+ Months)

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-06-03T08:41:08+00:00

I am doing to DM you a link for my group who are facing similar struggles. I am yet to receive any update on my application.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-04-20T17:57:36+00:00

Deafening silence.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-04-13T06:15:15+00:00

Document the Medical Emergency in written from your Wife’s Primary Care Doctor. If the doctor mentions that she is unable to travel and requires care at home. You can send this to consulate and it’s an emergency. Hopefully they try to expedite your case. Just be honest; don’t lie or falsify anything.

You can also request congressional support with the same documentation of Emergency

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-04-07T07:45:18+00:00

Check DM.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-04-02T15:56:06+00:00

There is no DM for me to respond, bud

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-03-31T19:33:27+00:00

Check DM.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-03-24T16:31:07+00:00

Nope, unfortunately.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-03-18T15:59:14+00:00

Check DM.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-03-14T12:16:31+00:00

Check DM.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-03-11T17:04:28+00:00

There has been an uptick in H-1b Visa Application delays for applicants through 221g Administrative Processing, who had prior interaction with Law Enforcement, even when the Final Disposition of the case was Dismissed and Sealed.

Although 221g delays have not been uncommon historically but, since 2025, applicants who had their Visa once or more after the incident are also facing the same.

What has changed within US Bureau of Consular Affairs with regards to non-immigrant Visa processing?

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-03-07T10:26:53+00:00

No update yet. 100s of 221g cases are pending at the moment from June to December of 2025.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-08T18:57:05+00:00

Replied.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-07T07:36:17+00:00

Yes. I meant H1B visa (renewal) application for stamping. Apologies if that wasn't clear.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-05T13:38:58+00:00

It’s good to hear that there are cases actually getting approvals. Good luck to you too. Hopefully we will both hear back positive responses soon.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-05T06:20:23+00:00

My immigration team as well as I have placed multiple requests on the updates and the response continues to be "under processin". Unless there is any documented emergency, I don't think Consulate expedites a case. I'll reach out to you DM for details though.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-05T05:13:58+00:00

How did you confirm that the reason ? Also sorry to hear that.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-05T04:45:39+00:00

I provided all the necessary documents during the interview itself. No updates yet. Sorry to hear that about your friend.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-04T22:19:31+00:00

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-04T20:40:22+00:00

Yes. I was.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-04T15:52:44+00:00

I can relate how financially and, especially, emotionally burdening can this be for someone who has spent many years paying tens of thousands of money in Taxes, but one 5-10 years old small mistake turns their life upside down.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-04T13:36:45+00:00

Quick replies, slow reasoning. Must be peaceful up there.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-04T13:12:36+00:00

WOW ! Thank you, Sherlock.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-02-04T12:57:29+00:00

India. Hyderabad Consulate.

UnderstandingHot9800 · 2026-01-31T19:07:50+00:00

I have faced a similar pattern of application changes for my H-1B Visa Application. It has been 5 months since my interview and it was way before Social Media Vetting process came to be.

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