Sao Paulo 221(g) Tracker
Live administrative-processing picture at Sao Paulo, from 7 community-reported cases — medians, backlog aging and the latest movement, updated as reports arrive.
Interview volume & pending backlog
Tracked Sao Paulo interviews per month, and how many are still pending today.
Days-to-approval distribution
Resolved Sao Paulo cases only.
Recent Sao Paulo case reports
Newest first, fully anonymized.
| Reported | Visa | Status | Interview | Approved | Days | Slip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | other | approved | 2026-01-08 | — | 90 | green |
| 2026-01-18 | other | pending | — | — | — | — |
| 2025-01-30 | B1/B2 | issued | 2025-01-28 | 2025-01-29 | 1 | — |
| 2024-06-05 | other | pending | — | — | — | green |
| 2024-03-04 | other | pending | — | — | — | green |
| 2023-07-06 | F1 | pending | 2025-05 | — | — | — |
| 2022-06-22 | H1B | approved | 2022-06-22 | — | — | — |
Sao Paulo 221(g) — quick answers
How long does 221(g) administrative processing take at Sao Paulo in 2026?
Among 3 resolved community-reported cases at Sao Paulo, the median is 90 days from interview to approval, with 75% clearing within 90 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 Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo 221(g) wait normal?
Use the My Case comparator: enter your interview date and it shows what share of Sao Paulo cases had cleared by your day count, and how many are still pending at least as long.
Waiting on a Sao Paulo 221(g)?
See where your case sits against every tracked Sao Paulo timeline, and grab the submission email template.