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Browse common questions (curated by our team)I got a 221(g) form with no boxes checked - what does that mean?
A 221(g) with nothing checked usually just means the consular officer needs more time or another document, but the notice itself did not spe...
My interview seemed to go well, but I am in administrative processing - why?
This is one of the most stressful stages precisely because a good interview does not guarantee no admin processing - the two are not connect...
My interview is in a few weeks — how should I prepare?
Bring more documentation than you think you need — relationship proof, financial documents, and every passport with U.S. entry stamps. In my...
My case has been in 'administrative processing' for months after the interview — is this normal?
It's one of the most anxiety-inducing stages because there's genuinely no visibility into what's happening or how long it'll take. Most admi...
Why do marriage-based cases get so much scrutiny at the interview?
Officers are specifically required to assess whether a marriage is genuine, not just for immigration purposes. In my experience, real relati...
I'm applying from India — is the wait really longer there?
For high-volume posts like those in India, visitor visa appointments can run long due to demand — but that's a different queue from immigran...
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