B1/B2 Refusal under section 221g

[Fisher777]

Greetings, everyone! I applied for a B1/B2 visa to visit my brother in the United States, intending to travel for family purposes and tourism for a two-week period. During my embassy interview, the consul inquired about the purpose of my trip, to which I responded that I planned to visit my brother. Unfortunately, I received a refusal under section 221(g). The consul provided me with a paper (attached) containing a link to electronically upload additional documents, specifically under the category of Administrative Processing Documents. Upon returning home, I accessed the link to review the required additional information, which includes the following:
USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V44 - REQUESTED DOCUMENT -

YOUR FULL NAME
Last Name
First Name
Visa Application Number/Barcode Number (starts with AA00)
Passport number
Interview appointment date

ATTACH:

Include the following information and attachments as a PDF (maximum size 1.5 MB each)

- Résumé / curriculum vitae
- Invitation or offer letter from U.S. host organization, university, or employer
- Complete itinerary to, from, and within the U.S., including all meetings and conferences
- List of all publications and/or patents as well as an abstract of any paper or poster to be presented
- Information regarding sources of funding for your work/research and travel
- Use a file name that clearly identifies the document you are sending (example: CV -- YOUR LAST NAME)

The requested documents does not align with the purpose of my trip, as I am traveling as a tourist to visit my brother, not to attend an event or conference. Can anyone advise on which documents I should upload in this situation?

It is important to mention that during my interview, I had the following documents with me, although the consular officer did not request them:

- Marriage certificate
- Bank statement
- Employer letter

[QuincyBaird]

Greetings, everyone! I applied for a B1/B2 visa to visit my brother in the United States, intending to travel for family purposes and tourism for a two-week period. During my embassy interview, the consul inquired about the purpose of my trip, to which I responded that I planned to visit my brother. Unfortunately, I received a refusal under section 221(g). The consul provided me with a paper (attached) containing a link to electronically upload additional documents, specifically under the category of Administrative Processing Documents. Upon returning home, I accessed the link to review the required additional information, which includes the following:
USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V44 - REQUESTED DOCUMENT -

YOUR FULL NAME
Last Name
First Name
Visa Application Number/Barcode Number (starts with AA00)
Passport number
Interview appointment date

ATTACH:

Include the following information and attachments as a PDF (maximum size 1.5 MB each)

- Résumé / curriculum vitae
- Invitation or offer letter from U.S. host organization, university, or employer
- Complete itinerary to, from, and within the U.S., including all meetings and conferences
- List of all publications and/or patents as well as an abstract of any paper or poster to be presented
- Information regarding sources of funding for your work/research and travel
- Use a file name that clearly identifies the document you are sending (example: CV -- YOUR LAST NAME)

The requested documents does not align with the purpose of my trip, as I am traveling as a tourist to visit my brother, not to attend an event or conference slice masters. Can anyone advise on which documents I should upload in this situation?

It is important to mention that during my interview, I had the following documents with me, although the consular officer did not request them:

- Marriage certificate
- Bank statement
- Employer letter

Respond to the consulate. Clearly state that your visit is for tourism purposes to visit your brother and not related to any professional or academic activities.
Attach relevant documents. Include the documents you had during the interview, such as your marriage certificate, bank statements, and employer letter, as they demonstrate your ties to your home country and financial stability.
Provide a detailed itinerary of your planned trip, including where you will stay, places you plan to visit, and any activities you have scheduled.