221g Blue Slip- More than 7 months - wait or withdraw ?

Hi All,Need your suggestion,I have been appeared for H1B visa interview on August 7, 2017. I have given my interview and submitted all the requested documents on the same day.But the consular officer given 221 blue ship and below check box checked." Your application is refused for administrative processing. The application will be reconsidered when administrative processing is complete"". No other documents are requested either from me or my petitioner.It’s been nearly 8 months and still i haven’t received any status update from consulate.I am used to check my status through online and still my case status shows " Administrative Processing"and case last update date is "07- Aug - 2017What could be the reason for delay ?What would be the result ? visa get denied or approved ?Should i wait until i get an update or can i withdraw my visa application ?is withdrawal easy option ? Please give some suggestions.

hello Anandr,

I am also in the same boat. No documents asked. Its been 4 months. No response.

I would say withdraw the application. Apply for a new H1b and pick some other consulate and see you have any luck. You can apply for no cap h1b. You don’t need paystubs for new employer. The only issue is hope you don’t get another 221g when you go for the interview again. Anyway its worth trying something rather than just waiting.

I am planning to do the same if I don’t hear from them soon.

Thanks

Karthik

Yeah … waiting for the opportunity with current employer. Why do they take this long timèeee

Thanks for the reply. As mentioned H1B applied thru’ company A. Now i am working in company B for past 5 months.
Can i transfer my petition to company B (i am in india never traveled to US) or should i apply on cap-exempt. ? my I797 valid for 3 years.