Visa Processing Post DUI

[o12020]

I received very useful information from this forum and hence posting my experience.

Arrested for suspected DUI in November 2018. Case still ongoing. Visa processing at Mumbai consulate.

Visa Type: O1

Biometrics: Jan 10th

Visa Interview: Jan 14th. Visa officer asked about my new Job, research and then requested court documents for DUI. She discussed with another officer inside and said they would ask for court documents later. I should start with Medical first.

Medical: Jan 15th

Passport Submission with Medical receipt: Jan 24th

Case Updated: Jan 27th

Passport returned with green 221g asking for court documents: Feb 11th

Court documents with Passport Submitted: Feb 11th

Case Updated: Feb 12th

Congressional inquiry initiated by congressional liaison upon request by my Work place: Feb 19th

Case updated: Feb 24th (Not sure if congressional inquiry helped or it was coincedental)

Visa Issued: Feb 25th

I will post POE once I return back.

[o12020]

Updating POE Experience: 
POE SFO 
Asked to go to secondary exam. Me and my wife sat there for about 15-20 minutes. No questions were asked after officer reviewed file. He stamped the visa and we were on our way.