221G cleared - Few Questions -POE

[OmGam]

Seniors,

My 221g from Kolkata consulate was approved recently.

Please guide me for below questions –

1. Is this 221g considered as denial when I file DS 160 say next year ? (Or visa approval after 221g will void it i.e. its not considered as denial) ?

2. Can the time spent outside USA due to 221g be counted as part of 6 yr total h1b period or we can reclaim this period ?

3. Port of entry – I hope there shouldn’t be much trouble due to this 221g and the time spent outside USA approx 7 months shouldn’t be issue at the time of port of entry? Is it safe to have port of entry near to client location or near to employer location (2nd stamping). What all questions I should be ready for ?

Also, please let me know what all things I should be prepared for before I travel. (Was already there in US for last 1.5 years.

Thanks.

[pontevecchio]

1. Say yes and explain at the interview or say No and explain if asked.

2. You can reclaim that time.

3. No trouble because of 221G.

[tejalks]

Hello All,

I have also been cleared after 221g - after a wait of 1 year & 3 months. Will the POE be smooth even for such a long duration. What all documents one needs to carry in such a case at the port of entry ?

[pontevecchio]

Your job letters should be recent. Other than that what does your H1 sponsor say?