US visa is under administrative processing, I need the passport back ASAP
I have applied for non-immigrant US visa in a foreign country, but my visa processing is delayed and its under "administrative processing". I have my flight back to my home country and I cannot leave the country without my passport. What are my options here? From my understanding (1) I can try to wait it out until I do get my passport back and then go back home. (2) Is there a way I can refuse the visa and just ask for my passport back and how bad will it look on my future visa applications to the US?
Again, from my understanding, this is not exactly 221(g), since its not a direct refusal, so I won't have to bring it up when asked "have you been declined US visa before?" in my future applications. However, I'm assuming this failed application will stay in the system, so will it look bad at all or will it have no effect on future applications?
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How Long Does US embassy take to return passport?
If you were advised on the day of your interview that your application is successful, you should allow approximately 7 to 10 working days for your application to be processed. If additional information or documentation was required in your case, you must allow additional time.What does it mean your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing?
Administrative Processing means that the Consular Officer is sending the case from the Embassy/Consulate for further evaluation and screening.What comes after administrative processing?
Upon completion of the case-specific administrative processing, the consular officer might conclude that an applicant is now qualified for the visa for which he or she applied. Alternatively, the officer may conclude that the applicant remains ineligible for a visa.How do I expedite 221g administrative processing?
Unfortunately, there is no way to expedite the processing time. While it may take a considerable amount of time to process a 221(g), a pending status does not necessarily mean that the application will be rejected.US Visa Case Status CEAC Changed to Refused from Administrative Processing
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