petition sent to wrong embassy.. need help!

[EXsoon2wed 0]

Hi,

My fiance called NVC and we got our new case number, but the problem is they sent the petition to the wrong embassy. They sent it to Hong Kong! My fiance specifically stated that the consulate should be in Manila but still they sent it to Hong Kong. We assumed they did this coz I am working in Macau now but I will be heading to the Philippines for good next week. We have everything planned and I am supposed to do my medical next week but I can't do this with no MNL case num as I have Hong Kong case number. NVC said they can't do anything about it and advised him to call Manila US embassy. The operator told him to email the chief of immigrant visa dept, but they said it will take 2-3 months til the problem will be solved. It is very frustrating and disappointing. We made sure everything was done properly and I already submitted my resignation from my current job coz I can't get a leave from work to attend to this petition. Now with just one week left at work I am scheduled to go back home and do what???? I can't believe they will mess this up like this.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Wow...just wow! What a horrible thing to happen to you. I'm sorry to hear it.

I don't understand why the National Visa Center was not more helpful, since it was their fault that your packet was sent to Hong Kong. Maybe you guys should talk to a supervisor there.

Also, maybe you would have better luck if your fiancé called the Immigrant Section of the United States Embassy Manila (USEM) directly. They handle all of the K-1 visas. Their phone number (from the U.S.) is 011-63-2-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185. Possibly they could take care of your problem in a timely manner. At the very least, they may be able to tell you who you need to talk to (or email) about this mix-up.

Also, it may be possible that the U.S. Department of State may be able to help you.

I hope you get this sorted out soon.

Best of luck...

~ Tahoma

[EXsoon2wed 0]

Wow...just wow! What a horrible thing to happen to you. I'm sorry to hear it.

I don't understand why the National Visa Center was not more helpful, since it was their fault that your packet was sent to Hong Kong. Maybe you guys should talk to a supervisor there.

Also, maybe you would have better luck if your fiancé called the Immigrant Section of the United States Embassy Manila (USEM) directly. They handle all of the K-1 visas. Their phone number (from the U.S.) is 011-63-2-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185. Possibly they could take care of your problem in a timely manner. At the very least, they may be able to tell you who you need to talk to (or email) about this mix-up.

Also, it may be possible that the U.S. Department of State may be able to help you.

I hope you get this sorted out soon.

Best of luck...

Thank you so much for the info, I'll tell my fiance to call up Manila US Embassy. I really wish this won't cause too much delay on our case. Thank you

[rheanick 42]

Hi,

My fiance called NVC and we got our new case number, but the problem is they sent the petition to the wrong embassy. They sent it to Hong Kong! My fiance specifically stated that the consulate should be in Manila but still they sent it to Hong Kong. We assumed they did this coz I am working in Macau now but I will be heading to the Philippines for good next week. We have everything planned and I am supposed to do my medical next week but I can't do this with no MNL case num as I have Hong Kong case number. NVC said they can't do anything about it and advised him to call Manila US embassy. The operator told him to email the chief of immigrant visa dept, but they said it will take 2-3 months til the problem will be solved. It is very frustrating and disappointing. We made sure everything was done properly and I already submitted my resignation from my current job coz I can't get a leave from work to attend to this petition. Now with just one week left at work I am scheduled to go back home and do what???? I can't believe they will mess this up like this.

The question is: what address did you put in your application?

If you put philippines address, then it should be Manila.

If it is macau, then it is Hong Kong embassy.

[EXsoon2wed 0]

The question is: what address did you put in your application?

If you put philippines address, then it should be Manila.

If it is macau, then it is Hong Kong embassy.

My fiance specified in the form that the preferred consulate is Manila, Philippines. NVC said they sent it to Hong Kong because I'm in Macau. Next week I'll be back in the Philippines for good. He called both embassies and they said to send an email and so he did, but I'm just afraid it will cause such a long delay on the process. I will keep you posted on the developments. Thank you so much.

If there is anyone else who had the same experience please shed some light on this.

Thank you.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

My fiance specified in the form that the preferred consulate is Manila, Philippines. NVC said they sent it to Hong Kong because I'm in Macau. Next week I'll be back in the Philippines for good. He called both embassies and they said to send an email and so he did, but I'm just afraid it will cause such a long delay on the process. I will keep you posted on the developments. Thank you so much.

If there is anyone else who had the same experience please shed some light on this.

Thank you.

As you put your residential address as Hong Kong they sent your forms to Hong Kong. I don't know why they even bother putting "preffered embassy" on the form as they look at your address (not at the preferred embassy unless there's more than one in your country, like in Canada) and assume you're an idiot and didn't know what embassy you needed. Myself for instance, I put Melbourne Australia when only Sydney does K1's so they obviously just looked at what country I was in and sent it to that countries embassy (i.e. Sydney, Melbourne never saw it).

Sorry but that's why. it's a shame they don't mention it on the forms.

[-B&T- 1]

My fiance specified in the form that the preferred consulate is Manila, Philippines. NVC said they sent it to Hong Kong because I'm in Macau. Next week I'll be back in the Philippines for good. He called both embassies and they said to send an email and so he did, but I'm just afraid it will cause such a long delay on the process. I will keep you posted on the developments. Thank you so much.

If there is anyone else who had the same experience please shed some light on this.

Thank you.

I wonder what is the solution to that…That is a mess. Did you notified NVC that you will be in Philippines for good and filed Change of address also?

[EXsoon2wed 0]

I wonder what is the solution to that…That is a mess. Did you notified NVC that you will be in Philippines for good and filed Change of address also?

My fiance called up NVC and they said that it is no longer their responsibility as it was sent out already last April 2. When he called up both embassies they just asked him to send an email to request for transfer but until now we didn't get any reply. We are lost as of the moment, no idea what to do next. So frustrating. Thanks for your replies guys! Really appreciate it.

[Tahoma 2,292]

My fiance called up NVC and they said that it is no longer their responsibility as it was sent out already last April 2. When he called up both embassies they just asked him to send an email to request for transfer but until now we didn't get any reply. We are lost as of the moment, no idea what to do next. So frustrating. Thanks for your replies guys! Really appreciate it.

It sounds like you are now on the right track. The Embassies can arrange to transfer your packet. The question is...how long will it take them.

If I were in your shoes, I would follow up with regular emails and phone calls until they transfer your packet. The squeaky wheel gets the...grease.