H-1B 221G (blue) - Ottawa consulate

[logic26]

Hi guys,

I had my interview at the Ottawa consulate today and I received a 221H blue - Further Administrative Processing form. All my documents were good, the interviewer asked me 2 or 3 questions and then gave me this form. Here is my status:

Visa Office: Ottawa
Visa Type: First H1B
Interview Date: November 29, 2010
221G sheet color: Blue (Admin. Processing)
Were additional doc. required?(Y/N): N
Citizen of: Pakistan
Status: Still waiting

Has anyone been through similar situation? Any idea how long it will take? the Visa Officer said 1 week or more. I have been living in the US for 8 years and this is really frustrating. Please advise. Thanks !!

[txh1b]

Possibly a name check.

[logic26]

Hi txh1b,

I don't think its a name check. I don't have a common name.

[txh1b]

Any TAL profession?

[logic26]

I am sorry bro, but what is TAL profession?

I work as a full-time engineer with a big power company and I was directly hired.

[shervin143]

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what is TAL profession?

[logic26]

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Thanks Shervin. Not sure, if my profession (electrical eng -power systems) falls under TAL list. The VO didn't mention anything like that. He did ask about my educational background and job description. Both my undergrad and graduate school degrees are from US.

[txh1b]

I am guessing TAL or name check. VOs need not mention anything. Here is the list. Any nuclear power exposure?

http://www.bu.edu/isso/us-visa-and-immigration-forms/tal.pdf

[logic26]

Thanks txh1b. I don't have any nuclear power exposure. My job is primarily related to distribution system. However, it may be the case.

[txh1b]

Definitely TAL then.

[logic26]

Definitely TAL then.

Any idea how long these type of cases take to get approval?

[shervin143]

Unfortunatley no one can predict the time that will take to resolve a 221g. Search and read about the posts related to "Admin Processing" in immihelp. Since every case is different, the time taken will vary from case to case.

Any idea how long these type of cases take to get approval?

[logic26]

Unfortunatley no one can predict the time that will take to resolve a 221g. Search and read about the posts related to "Admin Processing" in immihelp. Since every case is different, the time taken will vary from case to case.

Shervin, they kept my passport. Is this a good sign or does it make any difference? I asked the VO, how long will it take? He said 1 week or may be more. I just hope its 1 week.

[akbaai]

how long finally it took

Same happened to me, any idea how long they took to finish the whole process.

Thanks,
Ahamed.