L1A - stamping 221g Pink Slip, Passport retained

[snbtcca]

L1A - stamping 221g Pink Slip

Hi everyone,

I am from pakistan , i had my L1-b blanket visa interview in islamabad embassy with my spouse and daugter the VO signed my I-129s forms and asked to show when you land in US, after that said your case needs additional adminstrative processing its been 6 weeks now there is no update on website from the day of my interview called DOS many time but same ans its under AP.

Can you please tell if the AP for L1 visa are processed earlier then other as i haveheard case of immigrant visa applicants waiting for even years to get over their AP in pakistan.
they have not asked for any documentt from me please your vaulabe information is needed as ia m getting very deperessed by each day passing.

Hi,

The requirenment for AAP can be triggered braodly due to 2 reasons:

1. Consulate Based - In this case the consulate/USCIS is not very sure about your case of a visa and may ask for submission of additional documents, may verify your work ex, education etc.

2. Washington Based - In this case agengies other than USCIS (Homeland Security etc.) may have some interest in you or someone who may have similar names etc.

Based on my experiece interacting with various people and having read verious posts on internet forums, the Washington based Additional Administrative processing (AAP) doesn't differentiate between type of Visa sought. If they haven't asked for any documents, it may probably be Name-Check or something of that sort and hence may not be expedited.

Having said that, it is observed that the AAP timelines for clearance is getting reduced and more-or-less stands at around 6-8 weeks at the moment. Look at my earlier posts in this to get an idea.

All the Best.

Regards,
snbtcca

Disclaimer: Statements made by me are based on just my analysis of all the cases assigned 221(g) since January 2013 and do not represent any official guidelines. Use the same on your own discretion.

- - - Updated - - -

On 6th June:

10 Visas Issued from Pending status -> 4 pending since April 2013 (26th*4, 29th*1) ; 6 pending since May 2013 (1st*1, 2nd*1, 3rd*2, 6th*2);

The processing lot stays at 6th of May.

All the Best to people who were handed over the 221(g) between 6th and 13th May at Chennai. Tentatively majority of such pending applications should clear by 13th June 2013.

Regards,
snbtcca

Disclaimer: Statements made by me are based on just my analysis of all the cases assigned 221(g) since January 2013 and do not represent any official guidelines. Use the same on your own discretion

[zeeshan ahmad]

Hi,

The requirenment for AAP can be triggered braodly due to 2 reasons:

1. Consulate Based - In this case the consulate/USCIS is not very sure about your case of a visa and may ask for submission of additional documents, may verify your work ex, education etc.

2. Washington Based - In this case agengies other than USCIS (Homeland Security etc.) may have some interest in you or someone who may have similar names etc.

Based on my experiece interacting with various people and having read verious posts on internet forums, the Washington based Additional Administrative processing (AAP) doesn't differentiate between type of Visa sought. If they haven't asked for any documents, it may probably be Name-Check or something of that sort and hence may not be expedited.

Having said that, it is observed that the AAP timelines for clearance is getting reduced and more-or-less stands at around 6-8 weeks at the moment. Look at my earlier posts in this to get an idea.

All the Best.

Regards,
snbtcca

Disclaimer: Statements made by me are based on just my analysis of all the cases assigned 221(g) since January 2013 and do not represent any official guidelines. Use the same on your own discretion.

- - - Updated - - -

On 6th June:

10 Visas Issued from Pending status -> 4 pending since April 2013 (26th*4, 29th*1) ; 6 pending since May 2013 (1st*1, 2nd*1, 3rd*2, 6th*2);

The processing lot stays at 6th of May.

All the Best to people who were handed over the 221(g) between 6th and 13th May at Chennai. Tentatively majority of such pending applications should clear by 13th June 2013.

Regards,
snbtcca

Disclaimer: Statements made by me are based on just my analysis of all the cases assigned 221(g) since January 2013 and do not represent any official guidelines. Use the same on your own discretion

Thanks alot for your feedback I hope my AAP is over soon and all those who are in AAP may there wait also gets over very soon...

[snbtcca]

221(g) cleared on 7th June - Chennai Consulate

On 7th June:

22 Visas Issued from Pending/Send status -> 3 pending since April 2013 (08th*1, 22nd*1, 29th*1) ; 18 pending since May 2013 (6th*3, 7th*1, 8th*3, 9th*5,10th*2,13th*1,24th*1,28th*1,30th*1); 1 Pending since 3rd June.

The processing lot shifts to 9th of May .

All the Best to people who were handed over the 221(g) between 6th and 13th May at Chennai. Tentatively majority of such pending applications should clear by 13th June 2013.

Regards,
snbtcca

Disclaimer: Statements made by me are based on just my analysis of all the cases assigned 221(g) since January 2013 and do not represent any official guidelines. Use the same on your own discretion

[zeeshan ahmad]

On 7th June:

22 Visas Issued from Pending/Send status -> 3 pending since April 2013 (08th*1, 22nd*1, 29th*1) ; 18 pending since May 2013 (6th*3, 7th*1, 8th*3, 9th*5,10th*2,13th*1,24th*1,28th*1,30th*1); 1 Pending since 3rd June.

The processing lot shifts to 9th of May .

All the Best to people who were handed over the 221(g) between 6th and 13th May at Chennai. Tentatively majority of such pending applications should clear by 13th June 2013.

Regards,
snbtcca

Disclaimer: Statements made by me are based on just my analysis of all the cases assigned 221(g) since January 2013 and do not represent any official guidelines. Use the same on your own discretion

A few ppl i nw form pakistan who had there interview on 17th 18th and mine was 25th april all are waiting to get over there AAP, Is it the case that they vary from embassy to embassy maybe channie embassy AAP gets over soon and islamabad embassy takes more time?

[Andy Delhi]

Hi,

Till yesterday my case was being shown as pending processing. I attended the visa interview on 9th May 2013.

I have sent a mail for return of my passport as I need to travel to SE Asia for some work. I dont know how many days they would take to return the passport.

Regards,
Anupam

[221gPink]

Passport Withdrawal Request

You can send a written request via nearest VFS to Consulate. They will return your passport(s) in a week's time. I got mine the same way. Thanks!

[Andy Delhi]

Hi,

Have got the passport back basis on my request.

But status still shows as administrative processing.. Its 2 months now as I attended the interview on 9th May.

I dont know how many more days they would take.

[Shashi_us]

221g pink

Hi,
Just a brief background

OFC: 1st May 2013
VI : 2nd May 2013
Consulate: chennai
Fresh H1 (already have B1 stamped and travelled to US in past)
Common Muslim name: No
I applied with my wife and 2 kids. Was handed 221g pink with no documents asked. After the interview the visa officer said the visa has been approved and I would get my passport back in 2 weeks. However the lady in the counter no 31 mentioned that it would take 4-8 weeks. i have broken both the deadlines. It's been already 10 weeks and there has been no update in my case.
I am not sure what is taking so much of time. 10 weeks is a long time. My employers are continuously following up.
Is anyone in the same situation as me? What are the chances of getting the visa?

[Andy Delhi]

Hi,
Just a brief background

OFC: 1st May 2013
VI : 2nd May 2013
Consulate: chennai
Fresh H1 (already have B1 stamped and travelled to US in past)
Common Muslim name: No
I applied with my wife and 2 kids. Was handed 221g pink with no documents asked. After the interview the visa officer said the visa has been approved and I would get my passport back in 2 weeks. However the lady in the counter no 31 mentioned that it would take 4-8 weeks. i have broken both the deadlines. It's been already 10 weeks and there has been no update in my case.
I am not sure what is taking so much of time. 10 weeks is a long time. My employers are continuously following up.
Is anyone in the same situation as me? What are the chances of getting the visa?

Hi,

I am non-muslim working with top International IT companies with clean records, still have been waiting for the administrative processing since 9th May. Its almost 10 weeks now and I have been told by the Visa officer that you qualify for the visa but need additional administrative processing. They retained my passport and did not asked for any additional documentation. Mine was L1A Blanket visa.

I am hoping that they would complete the processing with 12 weeks cause that was the timeframe mentioned in the slip.

Rgds.

[snbtcca]

Hi,

I am non-muslim working with top International IT companies with clean records, still have been waiting for the administrative processing since 9th May. Its almost 10 weeks now and I have been told by the Visa officer that you qualify for the visa but need additional administrative processing. They retained my passport and did not asked for any additional documentation. Mine was L1A Blanket visa.

I am hoping that they would complete the processing with 12 weeks cause that was the timeframe mentioned in the slip.

Rgds.

Hi Andy Delhi,

Any updates on your case?

Regards,
snbtcca

[Andy Delhi]

Hi Andy Delhi,

Any updates on your case?

Regards,
snbtcca

Still pending processing. Dont know what B/G they are checking and taking so long.

Regards.

[Shashi_us]

Visa issued!

Finally my visa got issued today. It was indeed a long wait but glad that I am through this mess.
A brief recap of my case:

I applied for fresh H1B in Chennai consulate and was handed over pink slip with no document asked.
OFC: 1st may 2013
VI: 2nd May 2013
For the first time the case update date changed to 16th August 2013 (Friday) and finally the status changed to 'issued' on 19th August 2013 (Monday).

Wishing everyone one all the best!

Thanks,
Shashi

[Andy Delhi]

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Hi,

I got a mail to submit the revised I129 forms and my passport. I submitted it on 18th Nov and for the first time since 9th may, my status date got updated but the status is still being shown as Admin Processing.

The passport tracking system shows that the passport is still with the post. Dont know what this implies when I have already submitted the passport.

Anyone can guide whether the status update is positive sign ?

Regards.