My heart is heavy with uncertainty after my recent visit to the embassy. I went for my B1/B2 interview, hoping to visit literary festivals in the US, but instead of approval, I received a 221(g) slip. The officer specifically circled the requirement for social media history and mentioned “vetting” my online presence.
Has anyone faced a similar 221(g) specifically related to social media visibility? I have set my poetry accounts to public now, exposing my soulful words to the bureaucracy, but I feel vulnerable.
After making accounts public, did you receive any follow-up or approval? And crucially, how long did it take for your case to move forward? The silence in the verses of this process is deafening.
Realizing this is not about the specific content of your poetry but rather the access permissions, I want to clarify the logic here.
I was subjected to a similar administrative procedure during my application last year.
@bilohidy You’re not alone in this experience. A similar situation happened with one of my family members at the Delhi embassy. They also received a 221(g) slip, and the officer specifically asked for additional review related to online and background checks.
After about one week, they received an email from the embassy calling them for a face-to-face interview again. During that interview, the questions were professional and straightforward, mainly focused on travel purpose and background. After answering clearly, the visa was approved.
The waiting period can feel heavy and uncertain, but in our case, the process did move forward without any negative outcome. Hopefully, your case will follow a similar path. Wishing you clarity and a positive update very soon.
While Shrey brings up the technical constraints, I want to address the timeline aspect from a historical data perspective.