Application Refused under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 221(g)

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Overview

Refusal under section 221(g) means that essential information is missing from an application or that an application requires additional administrative processing. The consular officer who interviews you will tell you at the end of your interview if  your case is being refused under 221(g). The consular officer will either tell you that the case has to undergo administrative processing, or ask you to submit additional information.

If further information is required from you, the consular officer will tell you how to submit that information. When you visa application is refused under section 221(g), you will be given a written letter notifying you of the visa refusal and will include a reference to requested documents, if any.

If the U.S. Embassy or Consulate requested additional information or documentation from you, you must submit those documents at a Thailand Post document collection office. This web page explains how to submit your documents for delivery to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Other Information

Some visa applications may be refused under section 221(g) because further administrative processing is required. The consular officer who interviews you will tell you at the end of your interview if your case is being refused under 221(g) due to required administrative processing.  When additional administrative processing is required, the length of processing time will vary based on the circumstances of each case. You are reminded to apply early for your visa, well in advance of your anticipated date of travel.

You can check the status of your application any time at the following website.

Note: Except in cases of emergency travel (i.e. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before inquiring about your visa status, you or your representative must wait at least 180 days from the date of your interview or the submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. Please be patient.