B-1/B-2 221(g) Tracker
B-1/B-2 visitor visa cases only — 473 community-reported 221(g)s (13% of everything tracked), with wait times by consulate, what posts ask visitors for, and how often a B-1/B-2 221(g) actually ends badly. Updated as reports arrive.
B-1/B-2 221(g) wait by consulate
Posts with at least five tracked B-1/B-2 cases, largest first. Median is interview to approval across resolved cases. For comparison, the median across all visa types is 2 days. Posts with a dedicated B-1/B-2 page are linked.
| Consulate | B1/B2 cases | Pending | Resolved | Median | 75th pct | Email req |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi · B1/B2 page | 70 | 21 | 32 | same day | same day | 8% |
| London · B1/B2 page | 45 | 27 | 10 | 20d | 20d | 92% |
| Hyderabad · B1/B2 page | 40 | 5 | 27 | same day | same day | 10% |
| Mumbai · B1/B2 page | 36 | 4 | 25 | same day | same day | 0% |
| Chennai · B1/B2 page | 25 | 1 | 19 | same day | same day | 0% |
| Kolkata | 18 | 1 | 7 | same day | same day | 0% |
| Toronto | 11 | 5 | 4 | same day | same day | 80% |
| Berlin | 9 | 8 | 0 | — | — | 100% |
| Munich | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 100% |
| Vancouver | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Islamabad | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Dubai | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
B-1/B-2 interview volume & pending backlog
Tracked B-1/B-2 interviews per month, and how many are still pending today.
Days-to-approval distribution
Resolved B-1/B-2 cases, every post.
What posts ask visitors for
Most frequent document requests on B-1/B-2 221(g)s, grouped by type. 49% of B-1/B-2 cases that reported it were asked to submit by email. Document types only — never anyone’s actual documents.
- CV / resume — 34 requests
- Travel history / itinerary — 21 requests
- Passport — 19 requests
- DS-5535 questionnaire — 10 requests
- Bank statements / financial evidence — 9 requests
- List of publications — 8 requests
- Photographs — 8 requests
- Employment letter / job details — 7 requests
- Additional documents (unspecified) — 6 requests
- Research plan / thesis abstract — 6 requests
- Transcripts / degree — 6 requests
- Invitation letter — 4 requests
Related
What officers asked at the window: B-1/B-2 interview questions — 184 reports.
B-1/B-2 pages by consulate
- B-1/B-2 221(g) at New Delhi — 70 cases, 32 resolved
- B-1/B-2 221(g) at London — 45 cases, 10 resolved
- B-1/B-2 221(g) at Hyderabad — 40 cases, 27 resolved
- B-1/B-2 221(g) at Mumbai — 36 cases, 25 resolved
- B-1/B-2 221(g) at Chennai — 25 cases, 19 resolved
Other visa types
- H-1B 221(g) tracker — 827 cases
- F-1 221(g) tracker — 810 cases
- H-4 221(g) tracker — 108 cases
Recent B-1/B-2 reports
Newest first, fully anonymized.
| Reported | Consulate | Status | Interview | Approved | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | London | pending | 2026-06-02 | — | — |
| 2026-10-02 | Manila | pending | 2026-10-01 | — | — |
| 2026-09-28 | Frankfurt | pending | 2026-07-15 | — | — |
| 2026-09-27 | New Delhi | pending | 2026-07 | — | — |
| 2026-09-26 | Amsterdam | pending | 2024-04 | — | — |
| 2026-09-26 | London | refused 214(b) | 2026-07 | — | — |
| 2026-09-26 | Brussels | pending | 2026-09-23 | — | — |
| 2026-09-26 | Beirut | pending | 2026-09-19 | — | — |
| 2026-09-25 | Lisbon | pending | 2026-08-13 | — | — |
| 2026-09-21 | Paris | pending | 2026-09-11 | — | — |
| 2026-09-21 | — | pending | 2026-09 | — | — |
| 2026-09-21 | Toronto | pending | 2026-09-21 | — | — |
B-1/B-2 221(g) — quick answers
How long does B-1/B-2 221(g) administrative processing take in 2026?
Across 178 resolved community-reported B-1/B-2 cases, the median is same day from interview to approval; 75% clear within 1 day and 90% within 20 days. 211 tracked B-1/B-2 cases are still pending and 113 have waited 60 or more days.
Which consulates are slowest for B-1/B-2 221(g)?
By median among posts with 5 or more B-1/B-2 cases: London 20d (45 cases), New Delhi same day (70 cases), Hyderabad same day (40 cases), Mumbai same day (36 cases). Fastest: New Delhi same day, Hyderabad same day, Mumbai same day.
Can a B-1/B-2 221(g) end in a refusal?
Yes. 68 of 473 tracked B-1/B-2 cases ended in a 214(b) refusal rather than a clearance — that is 14% of reports, and it is the honest risk for a visitor visa. The remaining resolved cases were approved or issued.
Waiting on a B-1/B-2 221(g)?
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