DS-3098 (CaseTransfer Request)

[road417king 7]

Hey all, here's something I can't find any reference to on Visa Journey, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it.

There is a form, the DS-3098, that can be filed to have the case files transferred to a consulate closer to the beneficiary. Example, Seiko's case will be sent to the US Embassy in Tokyo, however there is a consulate in Osaka which is much closer to where she currently lives.

The form itself is pretty basic: http://tokyo.usembassy.gov/pdfs/wwwfds-3098.pdf

Basically it says "can you please let me do all my interviews and such through this alternate location."

My question is this: When is the appropriate time to make this request? Is it after the package is recieved by the US Embassy or can it be made before then?

Thanks!

Mike

Edited April 25, 2010 by road417king

[Cheyemo 8]

I requested that the interview be done at a different consulate because my husband, the beneficiary, moved back to his home country while waiting but I didn't fill out any such document. They just told me to send a note requesting the move with supporting evidence. At first I just sent an email request and rec'd the following response. This is for your info so you'll know what to send. Hope it helps!

Dear Sir/Madam: Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC is unable to re-assign a case to a different U.S. Embassy/Consulate General without additional information. Applicants are eligible to process in one of the following countries: * Principal applicant's country of birth* Derivative spouse's country of birth* The principal applicant's country of residence (or country of last residence if the applicant is residing in the United States)* The applicant's country of Nationality The requested country either does not fall into one of the above categories, does not process immigrant visas, or insufficient proof of eligibility has been furnished to enable processing in the country selected. You may resubmit your request with proof of eligibility to the National Visa Center, if you wish to process at the requested U.S. Embassy/Consulate General. Possible proof includes the following: a copy of a government issued document such as birth certificate, valid passport, valid work visa, identity card or landed immigrant card. This petition will be processed at the assigned U.S. Embassy/Consulate General. If you are unable to provide sufficient proof and still wish to gain approval for another country to process the applicant's immigrant visa, you must direct your inquiry to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General where you wish the case to be processed. Please submit the sufficient proof to the address below. National Visa CenterATTN: WC31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 200Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915

[road417king 7]

I requested that the interview be done at a different consulate because my husband, the beneficiary, moved back to his home country while waiting but I didn't fill out any such document. They just told me to send a note requesting the move with supporting evidence. At first I just sent an email request and rec'd the following response. This is for your info so you'll know what to send. Hope it helps!

Hi Cheyemo, thanks for your response. I know that the request needs to happen at the consulate in Osaka, I was just hoping that someone would know if it could be done after the IV bill is paid (I'm expecting to get the bill within the next few weeks) but before the case is sent to Tokyo, or if it must wait until after Tokyo recieves the case file.

Thanks!

Mike

[Cheyemo 8]

Hi Cheyemo, thanks for your response. I know that the request needs to happen at the consulate in Osaka, I was just hoping that someone would know if it could be done after the IV bill is paid (I'm expecting to get the bill within the next few weeks) but before the case is sent to Tokyo, or if it must wait until after Tokyo recieves the case file.

Thanks!

Mike

Well, I had sent in my request AFTER paying the bill but I hadn't sent in the DS-230 yet so my case is still at NVC. When I spoke to the operator, she didn't mention anything about timing but if/when you get a definitive answer, I would love to know.

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Immigrant visas can't be processed in Osaka (it would make our life much easier too if they could) the nearest embassy that can process your application is Tokyo. You really don't have much of an option. At least they're not as bad as some of the other embassies that you hear about here on VJ.

Hi, I found this on All Japan Filers thread and that's what I understand too...

Your wife should be interviewed in Tokyo.

Can any Japanese CR-1 filer confirm this? (I did K-1 so...)

[redglasses 1]

Hi, I found this on All Japan Filers thread and that's what I understand too...

Your wife should be interviewed in Tokyo.

Can any Japanese CR-1 filer confirm this? (I did K-1 so...)

Yes, all IV interviews are conducted at either Tokyo or Naha.

[msaini 0]

Hey all

I was living in Australia. Now i moved back to india. before i update my detail at NVC. NVC already send my case to Sydney Embassy. Now I want to transfer my case sydney embassy to New Delhi Embassy. I want to know about DS3098 form and also i want how i can send this form to Delhi Embassy via post or email. If anyone know about New Delhi Embassy email id please let me know.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Hey all, here's something I can't find any reference to on Visa Journey, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it.

There is a form, the DS-3098, that can be filed to have the case files transferred to a consulate closer to the beneficiary. Example, Seiko's case will be sent to the US Embassy in Tokyo, however there is a consulate in Osaka which is much closer to where she currently lives.

The form itself is pretty basic: http://tokyo.usembassy.gov/pdfs/wwwfds-3098.pdf

Basically it says "can you please let me do all my interviews and such through this alternate location."

My question is this: When is the appropriate time to make this request? Is it after the package is recieved by the US Embassy or can it be made before then?

Thanks!

Mike

The Consulate in Osaka does not have an Immigrant Visa unit, your request to have the file transferred there will not be considered.