Ecuador Consulate Has not Received Case

[masterpiece91 0]

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

[RickNV 0]

I am i the same boat. Ive called too and they told me up to 3 weeks from when it was sent. I've been checking the site and still nothing has been updated. Mine was sent on the Feb 22. I guess all I can do is wait.

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

[Brian & Kathy 0]

They are shipped by DHL and arrive in a matter of days. However, it may take longer go to through customs. In China, it takes about 3 months for them to finally clear customs and arrive at the embassy.

Brian

[masterpiece91 0]

I am i the same boat. Ive called too and they told me up to 3 weeks from when it was sent. I've been checking the site and still nothing has been updated. Mine was sent on the Feb 22. I guess all I can do is wait.

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

Hey RickNV!!! Let's keep each other updated so at least we could have someone to vent with. I've seen other people get their documents sent over in a matter of days and all of a sudden it starts taking longer. This sucks! Anyways, i wish you the best! i've been calling them everyday and they've told me that they give it about 6 weeks before they begin an investigation with NVC as to why it has not reach them yet. The lady told me last that hopefully by next week it should be coming in. Hopefully that includes yours also!

[vanessaandbrent 0]

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

I just tried the DHL trick listed in the thread below with the information in your original post....looks like a packet was received on 25 Feb at Guyaquil, Ecuador

(http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98172)

Package tracking number is 8727657164, signed for by PINCAY VICTO at 09:37am on the 25th. Better call them again

Hope that helps!

[vanessaandbrent 0]

I am i the same boat. Ive called too and they told me up to 3 weeks from when it was sent. I've been checking the site and still nothing has been updated. Mine was sent on the Feb 22. I guess all I can do is wait.

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

According to the same DHL trick, RickNV yours was delivered also. On the 27th Feb. Tracking # 8728495145 signed for by the same PINCAY VICTO at 09:36am...

[masterpiece91 0]

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

I just tried the DHL trick listed in the thread below with the information in your original post....looks like a packet was received on 25 Feb at Guyaquil, Ecuador

(http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98172)

Package tracking number is 8727657164, signed for by PINCAY VICTO at 09:37am on the 25th. Better call them again

Hope that helps!

When i call them... should i let them know that i have the tracking number? they will ask me how i got this number!

[vanessaandbrent 0]

Hi all,

i am a bit concerned because my K1 documents were sent by NVC on February 20th and i have kept calling the consulate in Ecuador and they still do not show any record of them receiving the case. How long does it take? When should i be concerned. They tell me it could take several weeks but i rather hear it from you guys than them because too often they know less of what they are talking about than you guys! How long has it taken you?

I just tried the DHL trick listed in the thread below with the information in your original post....looks like a packet was received on 25 Feb at Guyaquil, Ecuador

(http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98172)

Package tracking number is 8727657164, signed for by PINCAY VICTO at 09:37am on the 25th. Better call them again

Hope that helps!

When i call them... should i let them know that i have the tracking number? they will ask me how i got this number!

I would just call and say that DHL show the package as delivered on the 25th. I wouldn't offer any other info, although I'm sure NVC and USCIS are well aware we have figured out the trick by now!

...otherwise you can keep on waiting and waiting while they tell you it hasn't arrived. Your call. Just trying to help

[masterpiece91 0]

you got it! thank you so much! i'm just concerned that they may have lost these packages or that they are holding on to these on purpose and delaying things.

[vanessaandbrent 0]

you got it! thank you so much! i'm just concerned that they may have lost these packages or that they are holding on to these on purpose and delaying things.

Who knows why any of the govt agencies do what they do?

It could be they are very behind on processing, and are trying to "buy time"...wouldn't surprise me!

[TBoneTX 45,288]

Unless the U.S. government has a waiver, I do know that "immigration papers" are subject to Customs duties when sent to Ecuador (for example, by DHL). Ecuador is rather strict about their surprisingly long list of dutiable items, which include photographs! Therefore, Customs could be holding or processing packages, and the consulate could experience delays in receiving the packages and is perhaps getting many at once. This is speculation on the basis of known information and educated guessing.

[masterpiece91 0]

Unless the U.S. government has a waiver, I do know that "immigration papers" are subject to Customs duties when sent to Ecuador (for example, by DHL). Ecuador is rather strict about their surprisingly long list of dutiable items, which include photographs! Therefore, Customs could be holding or processing packages, and the consulate could experience delays in receiving the packages and is perhaps getting many at once. This is speculation on the basis of known information and educated guessing.

If this is the case it sucks cause i sent about 65 pictures with my file. Anyways i called them up and they now gave me a different story once i told them i had a tracking number. They told me that the consulate also has to review my documents before they send anything out. Of course, i do not believe everything they say cause they have not given me a straight honest answer o far. Either way one thing that the customer rep did tell me was that i could go ahead and download the packet 4 documents and have my fiancee fill them out. As a way also to help speed up the process she could go ahead and collect the police report and have her medical exam done so that there is less of a wait. i hope this helps others.

[vanessaandbrent 0]

Unless the U.S. government has a waiver, I do know that "immigration papers" are subject to Customs duties when sent to Ecuador (for example, by DHL). Ecuador is rather strict about their surprisingly long list of dutiable items, which include photographs! Therefore, Customs could be holding or processing packages, and the consulate could experience delays in receiving the packages and is perhaps getting many at once. This is speculation on the basis of known information and educated guessing.

True, however the DHL website shows these particular packages as being delivered to the embassy, and signed for. Not just received at the Port.

[RickNV 0]

I called them too, they told me the same thing to download the packet 4 from the web site and once my case appears on the website I can call in and make the appointment. http://guayaquil.usconsulate.gov/appointment_dates.html

Unless the U.S. government has a waiver, I do know that "immigration papers" are subject to Customs duties when sent to Ecuador (for example, by DHL). Ecuador is rather strict about their surprisingly long list of dutiable items, which include photographs! Therefore, Customs could be holding or processing packages, and the consulate could experience delays in receiving the packages and is perhaps getting many at once. This is speculation on the basis of known information and educated guessing.

If this is the case it sucks cause i sent about 65 pictures with my file. Anyways i called them up and they now gave me a different story once i told them i had a tracking number. They told me that the consulate also has to review my documents before they send anything out. Of course, i do not believe everything they say cause they have not given me a straight honest answer o far. Either way one thing that the customer rep did tell me was that i could go ahead and download the packet 4 documents and have my fiancee fill them out. As a way also to help speed up the process she could go ahead and collect the police report and have her medical exam done so that there is less of a wait. i hope this helps others.

[masterpiece91 0]

Cool... now that we know we could get al lthis paperwork worked out before hand we are starting to discuss vaccinations. I understand that she doesn't need them for her k1 visa but she will for hes AOS. Does anyone know of what vaccinations are required for my fiancee to have?