Submitting 221(g) Documents
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The U.S. Embassy may give you a 221(g) letter directing you to submit additional documents or information related to your visa application. Your application will be kept on hold at the U.S. Embassy until you submit those documents.
All documents and information requested in a 221(g) letter should be submitted at the nearest Aramex document collection office within one year from the date you received the 221(g) letter. Failure to submit the required information within one year will result in the suspension of your visa application. You will be required to submit a new visa application and pay all associated fees in order to continue with your visa application process.
How to Submit 221(g) Documents
Electronic Copies via Email
If you received instructions to send via email an electronic copy of a document, send it in PDF to the U.S. Embassy which issued your 221(g) letter. Attachments must not exceed 3MB.
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Original Documents via Mail
If you received instructions to send by mail original documents, please take the following steps.
Step 1
Click here to print a Document Submission Letter. Complete the checklist manually.
Step 2
Go to the nearest Aramex document collection office. Take your 221(g) submission slip, the 221(g) letter given to you at the U.S. Embassy or , and all documents requested in your 221(g) letter.
Step 3
Drop-off your documents and the 221(g) submission slip at the Aramex document collection office. Aramex gives you a copy of your airway bill as a receipt for your documents.
Step 4
Aramex delivers your documents to the U.S. Embassy
Step 5
Aramex returns your documents and your passport to you at your chosen pick-up location. If issued, your passport will contain your visa. You may also receive a new 221(g) letter.