USA Embassy Ignoring us

[MNIVET 0]

I'll keep it short and simple.

Hey guys, My wife (Iranian) had her interview on Oct. 11th, about a month ago. She passed her interview.

They will not issue her visa because they are asking for her to get my name added to her Birth certificate (Added in to her Iranian Birth Certificate, and its Iranian law)

After my name is added to the BC, Visa is granted. Sounds simple... right? That's what we thought as well.

After a few emails from the USA embassy back and forth (2-3 day replies from them) we finally realized THEY are making a mistake!

... They are saying that according to Iranian law, A Foreign man needs to follow a certain number of steps to add his name to the Iranian woman's Birth Certificate... and then they linked us to the Iranian website that shows exactly what to do and what steps to take...

Problem is... the Iranian people classify me as an IRANIAN as well because BOTH of my parents are Iranian. I was born in the USA. I have never traveled to Iran and have NO form of Iranian Documentation.

Because of no documentation, the Iranian people WILL NOT put my name in my wife's Birth certificate, they say I need an Iranian passport and an Iranian Birth Certificate for them to do so.

This takes almost a year to get and that's IF I am approved!

My lawyer wrote to the USA embassy explaining that I am NOT classified as a "foreigner" per the Iranian people. The USA embassy will not no longer reply to our emails. We used to get 2-3 day replies, and its been almost 3 weeks now.

This is so ridiculous. What can we do?

My lawyer informed me that all we can do is wait, and hopefully they will reply. Lawyer said this can't be escalated and its out of everyone's control.

IM SO LOST!

Can I do ANYTHIGN?!

[Thatgirl2 21]

Umm sorry pal but they are right. What you are to iranian " people " is irrelevant. What you are to iranian government IS a foreigner, because you don't have any Personal ties to Iran. No national Id card and birth certificate or passport. You NEED to get your iranian paperwork and get it all together to get your visa. It's nothing out of ordinary and they are not being unreasonable, and I suggest you fire your lawyer because he should have seen this coming. If you want to go through with a lawyer find an iranian American one who knows both American and iranian law

Edited November 15, 2012 by Thatgirl2

[Darnell 8,478]

Is possible to get hold of the head of the IV unit there, but 'the method' isn't so direct.

IMO, he's the only one that can sort this. His staff aren't 'getting it', for the nonce.

Sorry.

[MNIVET 0]

Umm sorry pal but they are right. What you are to iranian " people " is irrelevant. What you are to iranian government IS a foreigner, because you don't have any Personal ties to Iran. No national Id card and birth certificate or passport. You NEED to get your iranian paperwork and get it all together to get your visa. It's nothing out of ordinary and they are not being unreasonable, and I suggest you fire your lawyer because he should have seen this coming. If you want to go through with a lawyer find an iranian American one who knows both American and iranian law

But the Iranian people are saying I'm IRANIAN and not a foreigner!

So basically what you are telling me is that I need to do my paper work for my Iranian Birth Certificate AND passport that way I can get my name put in my wifes Birth certificate and get the Visa issued?

Its possible that this may take a YEAR.

Why are they ignoring us though? This is what I don't understand and have a problem with.

How can I get a hold of somebody there???????????

[apple21 953]

Is there an Iranian Embassy in the United States? If yes, maybe they can help you with this.

[Thatgirl2 21]

But the Iranian people are saying I'm IRANIAN and not a foreigner!

So basically what you are telling me is that I need to do my paper work for my Iranian Birth Certificate AND passport that way I can get my name put in my wifes Birth certificate and get the Visa issued?

Its possible that this may take a YEAR.

Why are they ignoring us though? This is what I don't understand and have a problem with.

How can I get a hold of somebody there???????????

IT'S NOT ABOUT IRANIAN PEOPLE. You are not legally an iranian when you have no ties to Iran.its unfortunate but yes. Unless some magical miracle happens you have to get your passport and birth certificate together. The fact that you didn't know about this, is not the consulate's fault. It's the lawyers fault. They have been clear as to what they need to complete the request. Any hardship brough upon the parties involved in the case when it's an issue that black or white is not their problem. Iran doesn't have an embassy in the state but they do have an office in I think Washington, D.C. That takes care of the citizens issues. You can ask someone to go after your paperwork in Iran, and bribe your way through and possibly get it done faster, or apply at the office they got in the states.

[Thatgirl2 21]

Let me add this. To iranian people you are an iranian born American because your parents are iranian but you were born and raised in the states. You can't get an affidavit from say fifty Iranians saying they think you are iranian and make up for the missing paper work. See what I mean when I say what people think of you or see you as doesn't matter?

[Timeline 0]

I don't know much about your situation as how you got married and how old you are etc which impacts a lot of things but here is my experince and I hope it helps.

Based on my experience, you have to get your iranian BD, passport and even the National Card (kart-e melli) as well as your exemption from military service. Without these documents, adding you to her BD is almost impossible.

You can contact Iranian interest section in Pakistani Embassy in DC or check their website to get the forms.

http://www.daftar.org/far/default.asp

It takes two weeks for your iranian passport but they won't issue it until you get your BD which took 6 months for me. You can apply for all these in DC.

Iranian government will not recognize your US citizenship. You can not apply as a foreigner.

I hope this helps. But like someone else mentioned in one of the posts,if you know someone in Iran, everything is possible!!!

[Timeline 0]

I don't know much about your situation as how you got married and how old you are etc which impacts a lot of things but here is my experince and I hope it helps.

Based on my experience, you have to get your iranian BD, passport and even the National Card (kart-e melli) as well as your exemption from military service. Without these documents, adding you to her BD is almost impossible.

You can contact Iranian interest section in Pakistani Embassy in DC or check their website to get the forms.

http://www.daftar.org/far/default.asp

It takes two weeks for your iranian passport but they won't issue it until you get your BD which took 6 months for me. You can apply for all these in DC.

Iranian government will not recognize your US citizenship. You can not apply as a foreigner.

I hope this helps. But like someone else mentioned in one of the posts,if you know someone in Iran, everything is possible!!!

One corection, to get your name in her BD you don't need iranian passport, just your iranian BD. But before you get your BD, they will make you get the kart-e melli. And depending on your age, you might need the military service card.

Again, these are general information. Your specific situation may not apply. I hope this helps.

[MNIVET 0]

One corection, to get your name in her BD you don't need iranian passport, just your iranian BD. But before you get your BD, they will make you get the kart-e melli. And depending on your age, you might need the military service card.

Again, these are general information. Your specific situation may not apply. I hope this helps.

BIG HELP. Thank you!!!!!!

USA embassy told us that if we go and get an exemption letter from the Iranian people.. what I mean by that is that if my wife goes and gets a paper from a court house, lawyer, or something OFFICIAL that has been notarized and states that I cannot be added to my wifes birth certificate because I don't have Iranian paper work THEY WILL ISSUE THE VISA.

My mom and my wife (Both in Iran) have tried to get this paper and have failed.

Is there anywhere they can go to get this form? If so, they will issue my wife her Visa.

[Timeline 0]

I am not sure if there is such a thing. How and where did you get married?

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