If your H1B visa was refused under section 221(g), you’re not alone. Thousands of applicants each year find themselves stuck in administrative processing, confused about what went wrong and wondering if they’ll ever get approval. Our firm has successfully helped many individuals overcome 221(g) refusals and secure their visas, even in complex or delayed cases. … Read more
When applying for a US visa, few things are more stressful than hearing your case has been refused under Section 221(g) and placed into administrative processing. For many applicants, this means their application is delayed because of a Security Advisory Opinion (SAO), a special background check that can take weeks or even months to complete. … Read more
If your H1B visa application was refused under INA section 221(g), one of your first questions is probably: How long will 221(g) processing take? There is no fixed processing time. Some H1B 221(g) cases are resolved relatively quickly after requested documents are submitted, while cases requiring administrative processing, security checks, employment verification, or additional government … Read more
If you’ve been told your L-1 visa is in 221(g) administrative processing, you’re not alone and you’re likely searching for answers. Each year, thousands of L-1 applicants are handed a 221(g) slip after their visa interview, meaning their case has been delayed for additional review or documentation. While this isn’t a final denial, it often … Read more
If your U.S. visa application was refused under INA section 221(g) and placed into administrative processing, one of your biggest questions is probably: How long is this going to take? Unfortunately, there is no fixed 221(g) administrative processing timeline. Some cases are resolved after additional documents are submitted, while others require government review that can … Read more
How to Fix a 221(g) Administrative Processing Refusal When adjudicating an immigrant or non immigrant visa application, a consular officer may determine that additional information from sources other than the applicant may help establish an applicant’s eligibility for a visa. In such cases, refused visa applications warrant further administrative processing. Upon completion of the … Read more