US Consulate Istanbul F1 221(g) – Is Origination Scan a Bad Sign?
I had my F1 visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul on April 28. I was given a 221(g) and asked to submit my transcript. They kept my passport. I sent the requested document by email the same evening without any delay.
There was no update on CEAC until May 20. On May 20 around 11:00 AM, I filled out the “Contact Us” form on the U.S. Consulate website asking about my case status. I never received a response, but later that day around 4–5 PM my CEAC “Case Last Updated” date changed. However, the status still remained “Refused.”
Today (May 22), when I checked my passport status, I saw “Origination Scan” twice. But my application status still says “Open,” and I have not received any passport shipment email yet.
Does this sound like a denial, or could it still be under administrative processing?