221g solution - Visa approved

[Raajamts]

Hi all,

 

I wanted to write my experience as it may give some insights for other people who are in 221g.

 

15 APR,2014 - Visa interview, 221g given for additional docs (W2).

 

16 APR,2014 - Submitted my W2 along with passport.

 

22 APR 2014 - Passport returned with another 221g for admin processing.

 

- Old project was over as client A was not ready for remote work, got a new project.

 

- Applied for new H1-B petition for client B but same employer.

 

10 OCT, 2014 - New petition approved.

 

23 OCT, 2014 - Second visa interview, 221g given after 30 mins of interview. Consular concern was old visa application was on hold and not withdrawn, he collected all i-797, client letter, SOW.

 

27 OCT, 2014 - Send an email to support team to withdraw my old application along with employer letter.

 

7 NOV, 2014 - Consulate returned all the documents and asked me to submit the passport. Submitted on the same day.

 

10 NOV, 2014 - Visa approved :) after 7 months.

 

 

My suggestion is, please wait for 2 to 3 months for 221g case and if you don't get a response, plan for next steps ( Apply new petition with same or different employer ).

 

NOTE : If you are going for new visa interview when old application is on 221g hold, PLEASE WITHDRAW THE OLD APPLICATION.

 

Thanks for people who helped in this forum.

 

Thanks,

Raj