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istrative processing has become a notable decision among United States visa applicants across the world in recent times.

The decision has existed since time immemorial, but visa applicants, especially in Nigeria, have begun to share their experiences with the now-popular decision.

While some claimed that after the decision was made known to them during interviews at the Consulate, consular officials advised them not to panic as there were checks that needed to be carried out on their profile either on social media or other documents submitted for approval.

Although there are only two possible outcomes for complete and executed US visa applications, and the consular officer will either issue or refuse the visa, if a visa applicant has not established that he or she is eligible for a visa, the consular officer must refuse that application.

According to the Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Department of State, istrative processing, popularly known as letter 221(g), takes place after the visa interview and refers to visa applications that undergo additional review or security clearances outside of “normal” visa processing times.

The Bureau, on its website, also maintained that visa applications selected for istrative processing must be reviewed by several US government agencies before a decision is reached.

Clarifying the decision, the bureau said, “Individuals may be selected for istrative processing due to their citizenship, field of study or scope of research, prior visa overstays or denials, criminal activities, and more. Citizenship, Nationality, or Country of Birth Scrutiny is imposed on visa applicants who were born in or are nationals or citizens of certain countries.

“The list has varied since 2001, and it is often unclear whether a particular country is officially on the list or not. Applicants from countries that DOS has identified as state sponsors of terrorism always undergo a security clearance.”

Recall, in March, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services proposed a new rule requiring applicants for green cards and visas to disclose their social media handles.

This initiative, aimed at strengthening security screening, has sparked concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of data.

The rule would apply to various immigration forms, including applications for U.S. citizenship, asylum, and adjustments of status from an H-1B visa to a green card.

Speaking with our correspondent, most of the applicants, particularly F1 (student) visa applicants, who craved anonymity because of the phase of their application decision, revealed their fears about the outcome.

While a few claimed that they had not gotten a decision since the decision was made, others said it came out positively after they were mandated to write their social media handles, including Twitter and LinkedIn, out.

However, in this report, PUNCH Online reviews the possible things to know about the now-trending decision among US visa applicants.

1. A visa refusal under section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) means the applicant did not establish eligibility for a visa to the satisfaction of the consular officer, as is required under U.S. law, specifically section 291 of the INA.

2. When an applicant is refused under 221(g), it means the consular officer determines that the applicant is not eligible for a visa after completing and executing the visa application and any required interview.

3. 221 (g) does not mean final refusal.

4. An issuance of the letter means that the consular is asking you to provide other documents.

5. Depending on the concern, the application may be extended for 60, 90, or six months.

Source: https://punchng.com/istrative-processing-what-decision-means-in-your-us-visa-application/

Interesting.

Wait let me call Trump 😂 . He has some explanations to do . Na mumu dey apply for US visa jare

Experts please help us understand this English ooo

American visa....

I salute the people that still apply to visit the US under Trump ooo.

Even if I be politician wey don chop money tired, I Go still go elsewhere not the State for now.

Donald is making life unnecessary hard for everyone for now.

221g can be very frustrating after the long wait from DQ to IL.

Best you have all documents in place such as AOS, PCC, birth certificate , I - 864.. etc

I be think say Trump no want migrants for the now

Jestin:
Wait let me call Trump 😂 . He has some explanations to do . Na mumu dey apply for US visa jare

Embassy go just chop their money

That one concern japa people

ecomalchemisttt:
221g can be very frustrating after the long wait from DQ to IL.

Best you have all documents in place such as AOS, PCC, birth certificate , I - 864.. etc

I had all documents in place yet I still entered istrative processing because of one very tiny little reason.

Pray against green leaflet.

People still apply to the country under Donald??

internationalman:


I had all documents in place yet I still entered istrative processing because of one very tiny little reason.

Uno mean am ?!

Ontop wetin na ?

ecomalchemisttt:
221g can be very frustrating after the long wait from DQ to IL.

Best you have all documents in place such as AOS, PCC, birth certificate , I - 864.. etc

u dey f series abi k1,cr1..f series dey on a long tin

internationalman:


I had all documents in place yet I still entered istrative processing because of one very tiny little reason.

what's the tiny reason pls?

AmazingGenius:


Source: https://punchng.com/istrative-processing-what-decision-means-in-your-us-visa-application/

MAGA

internationalman:


I had all documents in place yet I still entered istrative processing because of one very tiny little reason.

You are afraid to mention the tiny reason

internationalman:


I had all documents in place yet I still entered istrative processing because of one very tiny little reason.

What is the reason please

In a simple word. They want to your documents

Ok o

ecomalchemisttt:


Uno mean am ?!

Ontop wetin na ?

On top say they no longer wanted the kind of document I had.

But when I went for my In-person document review they told me that all my documents were completed and valid.

Augustenite:


What is the reason please

On top say they no longer wanted the kind of document I had.

But when I went for my In-person document review they told me that all my documents were completed and valid.

stacyadams:
what's the tiny reason pls?

The lady said she doesn't want want individual income tax return but IRS transcripts.

ecomalchemisttt:
221g can be very frustrating after the long wait from DQ to IL.

Best you have all documents in place such as AOS, PCC, birth certificate , I - 864.. etc

What type of visa did you apply for?

hmm

internationalman:


The lady said she doesn't want want individual income tax return but IRS transcripts.

oh okay. u sha don japa abi