Immigrant Visas

221(g) Refusals

If you interviewed for an immigrant visa and the Consular Officer did not approve your visa, it is likely that your application was refused under 221(g) of the INA. Check the blue OF-194 sheet the Consular Officer gave you after the interview to confirm if your application was refused under 221(g).

What does a 221(g) refusal mean?

Basically, it means that your application is temporarily refused, or put on hold, because information is missing. When the information is provided, the Consular Officer can overcome the 221(g) refusal and continue processing your case.

What do I do if refused under 221(g)?

Look on your OF-194, if your application is missing information due to:

• Administrative processing - Don't do anything. The Consular Office must complete additional processing. We will contact you when ready to proceed.
• Missing documents - Gather the documentation and submit it to the Consular Office as soon as you have it. We will review the information and tell you the next steps. Documents from the U.S. can be faxed directly to our office at +95 (1) 650-480. If mailing from the U.S., please mail documents to the applicant for submission to our office.