Hi Frenz,
We (my wife and myself) had an interview at Kathmandu consulate today. After having several questions/answers, consular told us that the decision is on hold. When I asked the reason, She said that she is not able to see my petition online.She further said that she is not sure how long does it take but she hopes that it may take 1 week or so. I have the return ticket on 2nd Jan which I told her too and she just told me to transfer the ticket if possible to be in safe side.
Then She gave me a paper (pink color) which says: "Your visa is refused under 221(g)........" with additional information "PIMS association." The paper has mentioned to check the status online which I did and found below while checking online:

"
U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
Administrative Processing
Application ID or Case Number: ...............
Case Creation Date: 23-Dec-2015
Status Updated Date: 28-Dec-2015

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days
"
Now, I am in trouble as I have the return ticket for 2nd Jan. Had anyone gone through same situation? If yes, how long does it take to resolve and give the decision? Based on that, I can cancel/transfer the ticket. Serious suggestions please.

Thanks

sajha keto did you end up going in solatee mode or tinkune for labor department? what documents did you have to take and what were the fees involved? thanks!

I have been on H1 for some years now. First time, airport ko maanchhe le ali kich kich garyo because I didn't have that Shram paper. He called two other people, wasted my time and finally let me travel.......ali dukha duyo. maile gush sush diiyena........then second time, they didn't even ask.....
yedi shrma patra chhaina bhane alikati paisa kholtima raakhnu...chalchha..ke garni yesteai chha yeha

I said I am on F1 visa. They won't know.

Craigliststudent,
I am planning to go solteemode on Sunday. I am not sure what documents do I need but I think if we have offer letter then we have to give 3/400 to broker who manages all. Planning to do that. Ping me your no if you wanna go for the same day.

@Sajha Keto: My application status shows as 'Admin Processing' since Jan 12 :(
Thanks for checking. If possible, kindly share your experience there. Congrats on your approval and good luck for your travel.

@Sajha Keto: My application status shows as 'Admin Processing' since Jan 12 :(
Thanks for checking. If possible, kindly share your experience there. Congrats on your approval and good luck for your travel.

Guys,
I got permit from labor department. I went soltimode at about 1:00 PM and met broker (you will find such people when you turn towards Bafal from Soltimode). I paid 1800 to broker who did all paper work (according to him: insurance policy+documentation+service charge:1400+200+200 respectively). After that, went to baidesik rojgar bhavag (around 500 meter from soltemode chowk towards Bafal). I had to wait in queue for about 2 hrs and got the permit sticker on my passport.
That is the end of story.

Craigliststudent,
I got mine in 10 days. I think it depends on each case, you may see positive result by this week.
Good Luck

Thank you @Sajha keto for sharing your experience. Safe travels now! :)