Changing Consulate offices

[mandyu1 5]

I just sent in my I-129F and need to change the embassy location of where the interview will take place. Does anyone know if this is possible to do and how I go about doing it? I called USCIS and needless to say they were absolutely helpless. FYI initially we selected the interview to take place in Saudi Arabia (where my fiance is currently working), but would like to change to Cairo (he is an Egyptian citizen) because 1) I want to attend the interview with him, and 2) by the time the interview comes around he will probably be living back in Egypt.

Thanks for any help

[Audy_Rob 26]

Generally I believe you can request changing the Embassy/Consulate at which you would like to interview.

The USCIS was not helpful because they have nothing to do with the process. The NVC or National Visa Center will send your petition to the Embassy/Consulate you chose (normally unless it is just plain not available for interviewing like Mexico City or Calgary). The NVC is part of the DOS which is in charge of the Embassy/Consulate interviewing process.

Please try to start contacting NVC now. It might be difficult since there is no approved petition and case number but you need to reach them before they forward the case to Saudi Arabia.

There is a Forum here at VJ labeled the National Visa Center or NVC. Maybe posting a question in that forum could get you a better answer. The other thing to do is to call the NVC now and ask when they have live operators or to call the DOS.

You can find the phone number for the NVC in the NVC forum. Also try calling the DOS to try to have your case rerouted.

Good luck