221g refusal logic

[immihelp]

> Folks,
>
> I understand that USCIS certainly does the credibility check of the
> employer(petitioner) before they even entertain them for the approval
> of the H1 for their candidates( employees ).
> I do believe that all the document that are mentioned in the slip
> 221(g) would have been submitted by the petitioner(employer) to the
> USCIS while applying for the H1 approval.
> Seems like the DOS (Department Of State) has come up with the new
> mechanism of maintaining the list of employers in a database called
> PIMS (Petition Information Management Service). Which double
> guarantees the credentials of the petitioner (employers).
> Then why on earth does US consulates issue the 221(g) at the time of
> H1 stamping?
> Why do they do it? Don't they trust USCIS?
> What is the purpose of the approval by USCIS?
>
> Could someone please come back with answers for these questions?
>
> Thanks,

[immihelp]

I understand your question and mostly agree with you.

However, consulate is doing what they want to do, unfortunately.