calling the embassy for info

[formakashic 0]

hello,

i want to call the embassy in london because we mailed the forms for our K1 Visa interview almost 4 weeks ago and havent gotten a letter from them. we think it might be stuck in london because of the postal strike but we want to call and see whatsup. im wondering what number to call. do we have to call the one that costs 1.20 a minute?

thanks.

Edited September 21, 2009 by formakashic

[Boiler 45,993]

Yes

[imaisha 1]

No. You can call DOS and ask them if they've received your checklist response and if an interview date has been assigned. The number is 202-663-1225. Press 1 then 0.

[formakashic 0]

thank you for your help guys.

i just called that DOS number and they said an interview date was not set for us yet. when my fiance asked if they received the forms we sent yet, she said all the information we have at this time is that we sent packet3 and an interview date hasnt been set yet. i think ill call back myself when i get home from work and try and get someone else but im wondering, are they not able to tell u that they received ur checklist and forms before an interview date is set? we sent the checklist and forms nearly a month ago.

thanks again

[imaisha 1]

Once the embassy has opened up your packet and entered all the information into their computer, DOS will be able to see it. If they say the last activity was the embassy sending out packet 3 then the embassy has not reviewed your checklist yet.

[formakashic 0]

ok and thanks for that. do you know if 4 weeks is a long time before they even review our forms? i just want to make sure the forms didnt get lost in the mail and were sitting here waisting time.

thanks, youve been a big help.

[imaisha 1]

It is a long time, but others have waited even longer- I think I saw 6 weeks over the summer. If you're worried you can just send in another copy.

You can also call DOS and ask them to "see if there are any notes on the case". When I was pursuing the K-3 as well the embassy received our response, entered all our dates and stuff in the system but forgot to tick a little box and so whenever I called DOS they thought my checklist hadn't been received when it had been. I haven't heard of that particular problem happening with anyone else but it's worth a shot to just check. Good luck!

[formakashic 0]

ahh okie i see. so they basically send you out your interview date right after they review ur packet?

[imaisha 1]

Not quite. If you put a travel or wedding date a little ways off in the future they'll hold onto it and won't assign you a date for some time. They would have entered the information into the system in that case though.

Not suggesting that's what happened in your situation- just an example.

[formakashic 0]

yea i figured as much. i think we will just call again next week and see whatsup.

[AngelnSteve 0]

No. You can call DOS and ask them if they've received your checklist response and if an interview date has been assigned. The number is 202-663-1225. Press 1 then 0.

Hi, we've been waiting several weeks to get the interview letter but so far have heard nothing, I just tried to call the number you suggested but don't have an option to press 0 and therefore cannot speak to any regarding our case number.. any suggestions?

[formakashic 0]

No. You can call DOS and ask them if they've received your checklist response and if an interview date has been assigned. The number is 202-663-1225. Press 1 then 0.

Hi, we've been waiting several weeks to get the interview letter but so far have heard nothing, I just tried to call the number you suggested but don't have an option to press 0 and therefore cannot speak to any regarding our case number.. any suggestions?

hmm. it should work. im actually on hold right now with dos. what you do is dial that # and then when the automated attendant starts speaking, press 1 and then wait 3 seconds and press 0. after that, theyll put you on hold (no on-hold music) until someone is available to take your case# and give you an update.

hope this helps.

[AngelnSteve 0]

No. You can call DOS and ask them if they've received your checklist response and if an interview date has been assigned. The number is 202-663-1225. Press 1 then 0.

Hi, we've been waiting several weeks to get the interview letter but so far have heard nothing, I just tried to call the number you suggested but don't have an option to press 0 and therefore cannot speak to any regarding our case number.. any suggestions?

hmm. it should work. im actually on hold right now with dos. what you do is dial that # and then when the automated attendant starts speaking, press 1 and then wait 3 seconds and press 0. after that, theyll put you on hold (no on-hold music) until someone is available to take your case# and give you an update.

hope this helps.

Okay thanks if I do it immediately I get the desired result

[MARM 7]

Not quite. If you put a travel or wedding date a little ways off in the future they'll hold onto it and won't assign you a date for some time. They would have entered the information into the system in that case though.

Not suggesting that's what happened in your situation- just an example.

I think this is the case with my fiance's requested DS-157. It arrived by post yesterday at the embassy (recorded signature as proof of delivery) and my fiance was also called by the embassy yesterday and requested to fax over his DS-157 right away because they hadn't received it until that time yesterday. They were just waiting on that form to finish up whatever they have to do according to the CO my fiance talked to. But I called DOS earlier this morning and was told that his new DS-157 is still not showing in the system yet (despite having faxed over the DS-157 yesterday as well as them receiving the postal copy yesterday). So I am hoping that it is just the case that it is not showing up in the system but that they are working on it! But it would give us great peace of mind if we just knew that it had been put in the system as we are running out of time for my fiance's stay in the UK!

But who said this process had ANYTHING to do with peace of mind?

[MissusM09 1]

Not quite. If you put a travel or wedding date a little ways off in the future they'll hold onto it and won't assign you a date for some time. They would have entered the information into the system in that case though.

Not suggesting that's what happened in your situation- just an example.

I think this is the case with my fiance's requested DS-157. It arrived by post yesterday at the embassy (recorded signature as proof of delivery) and my fiance was also called by the embassy yesterday and requested to fax over his DS-157 right away because they hadn't received it until that time yesterday. They were just waiting on that form to finish up whatever they have to do according to the CO my fiance talked to. But I called DOS earlier this morning and was told that his new DS-157 is still not showing in the system yet (despite having faxed over the DS-157 yesterday as well as them receiving the postal copy yesterday). So I am hoping that it is just the case that it is not showing up in the system but that they are working on it! But it would give us great peace of mind if we just knew that it had been put in the system as we are running out of time for my fiance's stay in the UK!

But who said this process had ANYTHING to do with peace of mind?

Marm, i'm keeping up with your case, ok, fill me in when you get a chance. I think you are gonna get it soon. Get ready. Still praying for ya

xx

mrs M.