Should we email London Embassy after 221g?

[Jonathan - Tamsyn 0]

Hi all,

W e received the 221g at the interview in London and it has been approximately 3-4 weeks since we submitted the requested documentation via DXcouriers. Would it be alright to email the embassy or should we just wait until they get in touch with us?

Thanks!

[RB_ 0]

Hi Jonathan

you can e-mail them but usually they have pre written reply and they just copy paste and reply

which says "your case is still pending under AP and we will contact you as soon as we are done bla bla bla

i emailed them few times and i got the same reply each time, then i asked them if they can be more specific and i think whoever replied was nice and they gave me little bit more info but not to my satisfaction

[Jonathan - Tamsyn 0]

Hi Jonathan

you can e-mail them but usually they have pre written reply and they just copy paste and reply

which says "your case is still pending under AP and we will contact you as soon as we are done bla bla bla

i emailed them few times and i got the same reply each time, then i asked them if they can be more specific and i think whoever replied was nice and they gave me little bit more info but not to my satisfaction

Thank you for the quick response. I was afraid that was going to be the case. We just thought it was going to be quicker than this. Especially since they have my wife's passport. I can't see how they would keep her passport, or allowed to hold on to it for much longer :-/

[treehugger 23]

I'm in the same boat - they've had my passport for almost four weeks now. As one's passport belongs to one's government, one could ask for it back, but they consider the application withdrawn if you do. I don't mind not being able to travel in the States in the immediate future as much as I mind all my other travel plans being dashed. The things we do to be with those we love...

[Jonathan - Tamsyn 0]

I'm in the same boat - they've had my passport for almost four weeks now. As one's passport belongs to one's government, one could ask for it back, but they consider the application withdrawn if you do. I don't mind not being able to travel in the States in the immediate future as much as I mind all my other travel plans being dashed. The things we do to be with those we love...

Thanks for the response. I wish there were at least a way to get the status or some idea of how long it will take. It's horrible how they let people's lives hang in the balance and keep them completely in the dark about everything.

Well good luck to you and hopefully you will hear something back very soon!

[treehugger 23]

Thanks for the response. I wish there were at least a way to get the status or some idea of how long it will take. It's horrible how they let people's lives hang in the balance and keep them completely in the dark about everything.

Well good luck to you and hopefully you will hear something back very soon!

I agree!!

Thanks, and good luck to the two of you as well - any news?

[Blublod 0]

I agree!!

Thanks, and good luck to the two of you as well - any news?

I had a 221g as well and wrote an email which was deleted and not read, called up and lady told me it would take 10 -15 working days which in my calculation ended

on the 17/3/10, decided to call DX on the 19/3/10 since their tracking service doesn't tell you anything nor did I fancy calling the eye watering 090 number and to my surprise

the gentleman i spoke to tells me the embassy says my package is ready but not physically with them but would be delivered Monday!!!, i asked for a redelivery to Scotland

and will receive the package on Tuesday at no extra cost.

Try calling DX 1st before calling the embassy, just in case.

Goodluck everyone

[treehugger 23]

I had a 221g as well and wrote an email which was deleted and not read, called up and lady told me it would take 10 -15 working days which in my calculation ended

on the 17/3/10, decided to call DX on the 19/3/10 since their tracking service doesn't tell you anything nor did I fancy calling the eye watering 090 number and to my surprise

the gentleman i spoke to tells me the embassy says my package is ready but not physically with them but would be delivered Monday!!!, i asked for a redelivery to Scotland

and will receive the package on Tuesday at no extra cost.

Try calling DX 1st before calling the embassy, just in case.

Goodluck everyone

Congrats!! Yeah, I figured out the embassy line was a waste of time (and money) when the last time I called, though helpful, they didn't even ask for my case number...much better to call DX like you say, unless absolutely necessary.

[Jonathan - Tamsyn 0]

I agree!!

Thanks, and good luck to the two of you as well - any news?

Thank you... No news yet. And this is absolutely killing us. We just want to know. We've come so far and just want to be together. Hopefully it will be soon though. I think I will call DX tomorrow and see if I can find anything out.

Any news on your end?

I had a 221g as well and wrote an email which was deleted and not read, called up and lady told me it would take 10 -15 working days which in my calculation ended

on the 17/3/10, decided to call DX on the 19/3/10 since their tracking service doesn't tell you anything nor did I fancy calling the eye watering 090 number and to my surprise

the gentleman i spoke to tells me the embassy says my package is ready but not physically with them but would be delivered Monday!!!, i asked for a redelivery to Scotland

and will receive the package on Tuesday at no extra cost.

Try calling DX 1st before calling the embassy, just in case.

Goodluck everyone

Congratulations! Hopefully we will be able to say the same very soon!

[Jonathan - Tamsyn 0]

Thank you... No news yet. And this is absolutely killing us. We just want to know. We've come so far and just want to be together. Hopefully it will be soon though. I think I will call DX tomorrow and see if I can find anything out.

Any news on your end?

Congratulations! Hopefully we will be able to say the same very soon!

Just wanted to update... The courier attempted to deliver the visa on Monday but did not send a text messae first They rescheduled for today and the visa arrived!!! :)

Good luck to everyone and thanks for all of the help! :)

[treehugger 23]

Just wanted to update... The courier attempted to deliver the visa on Monday but did not send a text messae first They rescheduled for today and the visa arrived!!! :)

Good luck to everyone and thanks for all of the help! :)

Yay, congratulations!!! :D

Still no news...hope now that you're done some of your luck rubs off

[Blublod 0]

Yay, congratulations!!! :D

Still no news...hope now that you're done some of your luck rubs off

Visa arrived today, OMG. Was utterly confused for like 20 minutes, i wish the best of luck to everyone.

[Jonathan - Tamsyn 0]

Visa arrived today, OMG. Was utterly confused for like 20 minutes, i wish the best of luck to everyone.

Congratulations Blublod!!! :) :)

I know I was in shock all day yesterday and extremely tired waiting for the courier to arrive. The shock wore off a bit last night, but it still feels weird... Like there's something more we need to do, lol.

Congrats again!

[minatours 0]

Hi Jonathan

you can e-mail them but usually they have pre written reply and they just copy paste and reply

which says "your case is still pending under AP and we will contact you as soon as we are done bla bla bla

i emailed them few times and i got the same reply each time, then i asked them if they can be more specific and i think whoever replied was nice and they gave me little bit more info but not to my satisfaction

ONCE U E-MAIL THEM THE CONSULAR SECTION WILL KEEP U POSTED BY THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING YOUR CASE GOOD LUCK

[treehugger 23]

Visa arrived today, OMG. Was utterly confused for like 20 minutes, i wish the best of luck to everyone.

Congratulations to you too!!

Edited March 25, 2010 by treehugger