Ottawa 221(g) Tracker
Live administrative-processing picture at Ottawa, from 4 community-reported cases — medians, backlog aging and the latest movement, updated as reports arrive.
Interview volume & pending backlog
Tracked Ottawa interviews per month, and how many are still pending today.
Days-to-approval distribution
Resolved Ottawa cases only.
Recent Ottawa case reports
Newest first, fully anonymized.
| Reported | Visa | Status | Interview | Approved | Days | Slip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | H1B | approved | 2025-10 | — | — | — |
| 2026-03-27 | H1B | issued | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-15 | B1/B2 | pending | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-09 | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-11 | other | pending | 2026-01 | — | — | — |
Ottawa 221(g) — quick answers
How long does 221(g) administrative processing take at Ottawa in 2026?
Among 2 resolved community-reported cases at Ottawa, the median is 0 days from interview to approval, with 75% clearing within 0 days. 2 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 221(g) wait normal?
Use the My Case comparator: enter your interview date and it shows what share of Ottawa cases had cleared by your day count, and how many are still pending at least as long.
Waiting on a Ottawa 221(g)?
See where your case sits against every tracked Ottawa timeline, and grab the submission email template.