Sydney 221(g) Tracker
Live administrative-processing picture at Sydney, from 6 community-reported cases — medians, backlog aging and the latest movement, updated as reports arrive.
Interview volume & pending backlog
Tracked Sydney interviews per month, and how many are still pending today.
Days-to-approval distribution
Resolved Sydney cases only.
Recent Sydney case reports
Newest first, fully anonymized.
| Reported | Visa | Status | Interview | Approved | Days | Slip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | F1 | issued | — | — | 5 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | F1 | pending | 2026-07-09 | — | — | yellow |
| 2026-07-13 | H1B | issued | 2026-07-13 | 2026-07-14 | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-18 | B1/B2 | issued | — | 2026-03-25 | — | — |
| 2026-02-11 | other | pending | 2026-02 | — | — | — |
| 2026-01-30 | H1B | issued | 2026-01-22 | — | — | — |
Sydney 221(g) — quick answers
How long does 221(g) administrative processing take at Sydney in 2026?
Among 4 resolved community-reported cases at Sydney, 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 221(g) wait normal?
Use the My Case comparator: enter your interview date and it shows what share of Sydney cases had cleared by your day count, and how many are still pending at least as long.
Waiting on a Sydney 221(g)?
See where your case sits against every tracked Sydney timeline, and grab the submission email template.