Abu Dhabi 221(g) Tracker
Live administrative-processing picture at Abu Dhabi, from 4 community-reported cases — medians, backlog aging and the latest movement, updated as reports arrive.
Interview volume & pending backlog
Tracked Abu Dhabi interviews per month, and how many are still pending today.
Days-to-approval distribution
Resolved Abu Dhabi cases only.
Recent Abu Dhabi case reports
Newest first, fully anonymized.
| Reported | Visa | Status | Interview | Approved | Days | Slip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | F1 | approved | 2026-07-20 | — | — | — |
| 2026-07-21 | F1 | pending | 2026-01 | — | — | — |
| 2026-07-21 | F1 | pending | 2026-01 | — | — | — |
| 2026-02-23 | other | issued | 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 | 0 | yellow |
Abu Dhabi 221(g) — quick answers
How long does 221(g) administrative processing take at Abu Dhabi in 2026?
Among 2 resolved community-reported cases at Abu Dhabi, the median is 0 days from interview to approval, with 75% clearing within 0 days. 2 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 221(g) wait normal?
Use the My Case comparator: enter your interview date and it shows what share of Abu Dhabi cases had cleared by your day count, and how many are still pending at least as long.
Waiting on a Abu Dhabi 221(g)?
See where your case sits against every tracked Abu Dhabi timeline, and grab the submission email template.