221G hold on F-1 VISA Yellow Slip

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Hello
I applied for F-1 Visa from India. Non- Immigrant type. My interviewer approved my VISA and kept the passport.
After 2 days, they returned it back with Yellow slip 221(g) Admin Review. They asked me to fill Ds-5535 .
My classes start in August. Anyone have any idea about it please DM.
PS- Do not DM if you are just curious about the case.Idk how why it went on hold.  #visaacceptance #usmasters #USVisa #visa_consultant

A D · Answer

Hi,
DS 5535 is a security check form issued by the US embassy at the time or after your visa interview. It is meant for extra security checks primarily meant to scan the last 15-year history of your travel, employment, and residence. Thus, the DS-5535 is not available for download from the U.S. Department of State's website. The DS-5535 form will be either:
-transmitted by e-mail from the U.S. consulate 
or
-handed over directly on the day of the visa appointment on notice with the request to reply.

Usually, the information or the completed DS-5535 form can be sent to the U.S. consulate by e-mail. Based on the information provided in the DS-5535, the U.S. consulate then makes a final decision on the visa application. 
Unfortunately, the processing can take several weeks, sometimes even months, and can lead to considerable delays. Applicants can check the status of their application on the U.S. State Department's website.
If the visa application is approved, applicants are requested to submit the passport to the U.S. consulate for visa issuance.

Unfortunately, there is no way around this procedure. You will have to fill out the form and wait for their decision. Do not fill "not applicable or NA" anywhere.

A D · Answer

I do not have any experience in this area. It's fine to say NA for children and spouse. 😂

221G hold on F-1 VISA Yellow Slip

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