Buenos Aires 221(g) Tracker
Live administrative-processing picture at Buenos Aires, from 4 community-reported cases — medians, backlog aging and the latest movement, updated as reports arrive.
Interview volume & pending backlog
Tracked Buenos Aires interviews per month, and how many are still pending today.
Days-to-approval distribution
Resolved Buenos Aires cases only.
Recent Buenos Aires case reports
Newest first, fully anonymized.
| Reported | Visa | Status | Interview | Approved | Days | Slip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-02 | J1 | approved | 2025-02-19 | — | 5 | — |
| 2025-03-01 | J1 | issued | 2025-02-19 | — | — | — |
| 2025-02-04 | other | issued | 2025-01-22 | — | — | — |
| 2024-09-14 | B1/B2 | pending | 2018-05 | — | — | — |
Buenos Aires 221(g) — quick answers
How long does 221(g) administrative processing take at Buenos Aires in 2026?
Among 3 resolved community-reported cases at Buenos Aires, the median is 5 days from interview to approval, with 75% clearing within 5 days. 1 tracked cases have been pending 60+ days — outcomes are fast for most and slow for a stuck minority.
What do most 221(g) slips at Buenos Aires ask for?
In 2026 the dominant request is social-media information submitted by email, with profiles set to public. The submission email format (passport and DS-160 number in the subject line) matters — see the playbook for the exact template.
Is my Buenos Aires 221(g) wait normal?
Use the My Case comparator: enter your interview date and it shows what share of Buenos Aires cases had cleared by your day count, and how many are still pending at least as long.
Waiting on a Buenos Aires 221(g)?
See where your case sits against every tracked Buenos Aires timeline, and grab the submission email template.