Concerned about Petitioner name changed on DH case

[leonsgal70 3]

I do have concerns...while speaking to the lady at the DOS, today...she asked me for:

the case #

husbands name

the petitioners name

She explained to me the petitioners name was not the name I gave her; mine. I was dumbfounded. Somehow my sisters name; the sponsor is now listed as the petitioner??????

I am unsure why the change and how it was changed...the I-130 clearly has my name as well as the supporting documents, listed as the petitioner, in which I accompanied my husband in Ottawa.

The only place I see my sisters name listed in the forms of what has already been sent in, is on the DS-230 Line item 10. I have not sent in the I-864 as it was not requested, which would will have my sisters information.

Any thoughts on if I should intervene in this, which could delay the appointment scheduling or should we wait until we are in Montreal to bring it to their attention?

Please feel free to chime in.

[trailmix 77]

Interesting, so it would appear that the person at the consulate entered the wrong name. From what you said it sounds like you submitted the DS-230 in Ottawa? I thought people who filed DCF submitted the DS-230 to Montreal, not the local consulate where they file the I-130.

If you did submit it, i'm just thinking that may be where the confusion came in, since they don't normally see that form.

Personally I would call DOS back and ask them what they think you should do about it. Once you have that information you can proceed as they suggest.

Edited June 1, 2010 by trailmix

[leonsgal70 3]

Interesting, so it would appear that the person at the consulate entered the wrong name. From what you said it sounds like you submitted the DS-230 in Ottawa? I thought people who filed DCF submitted the DS-230 to Montreal, not the local consulate where they file the I-130.

If you did submit it, i'm just thinking that may be where the confusion came in, since they don't normally see that form.

Personally I would call DOS back and ask them what they think you should do about it. Once you have that information you can proceed as they suggest.

Sorry for the miscommunication:

the I-130 was submitted through Ottawa (in person) as well as supporting documents requested...then the DS-230 was submitted to MTL, upon MTL's request, through Canada Post.

In referring back to the first time I phoned DOS..I am 99.9% sure they requested the petitioners name...in which as today's phone call I answered with my name. However, today, they now have listed my sisters name...so I went through all the paperwork to see where she was listed and can only find her name listed on the DS-230 Line item 10.

Yes...I did discuss this with the lady over the phone and asked her how I should proceed...she explained to me that MTL would of entered in the information correctly and she did not think it was anything to be concerned about.

However, I was not satisfied with the response...so brought it here to the sounding board. My concern is the delay it could cause for the interview vs. bringing it to their attention in person...rock and a hard place.

Thoughts?

[leonsgal70 3]

Just phoned and spoke to another person over the DOS line...she told me to contact Montreal or I could wait to bring it up at the appointment...

My problem with it is...I want to do what's right...to avoid delays! And to have this concern all the way through the waiting and anticipation of finally moving forward in life...will be a constant concern until the wait is over.

[birdnerd 5]

Maybe try sending an email to Montreal? Put something like 'Error in petitioner's name' in the subject line (and your case number, of course) and explain what happened in the body.

Trust Montreal.

Took them 4 weeks to just log/enter my DS-230!

Edited June 2, 2010 by birdnerd

[leonsgal70 3]

Maybe try sending an email to Montreal? Put something like 'Error in petitioner's name' in the subject line (and your case number, of course) and explain what happened in the body.

Trust Montreal.

Took them 4 weeks to just log/enter my DS-230!

email sent...just the generic reply...I'll update as soon as I hear something. TY Bird Nerd and Trailmix!

[trailmix 77]

I hope they reply. I agree with you that it is really important and glad you called DOS back - sounds like the first operator you got just didn't care.

[leonsgal70 3]

I received a reply that does not seem to be generic but no mention of the issue explained above:

(names changed for obvious reasons)

Jane Doe

Via Email: xxxxxx@hotmail.com

Dear Mrs. Doe:

This is in response to your email to the U.S. Consulate in Montreal, Canada concerning the immigrant visa application of your husband John Doe. Your email was forwarded to the Visa Office, Public Inquiries Division in Washington, DC for our response.

A review of Department records confirmed that your petition was approved. For future inquiries you may contact our office directly and a Visa Specialist will be happy to assist you. You may reach us at 202-663-1225 Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 U.S.C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

We trust this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Public Inquiries Division

Visa Services

www.travel.state.gov

So I phoned DOS moments ago...still no interview date and my sister is still listed as the petitioner...explaining the issue again to a different DOS rep...she explained MTL is backed up and if the names in the email are correct I have nothing to be concerned about...well the names are correct in the above email...however the petitioner is listed incorrectly in their system....I am at a loss. Ho Hum...

Edited June 8, 2010 by leonsgal70

[leonsgal70 3]

I received a reply that does not seem to be generic but no mention of the issue explained above:

(names changed for obvious reasons)

Jane Doe

Via Email: xxxxxx@hotmail.com

Dear Mrs. Doe:

This is in response to your email to the U.S. Consulate in Montreal, Canada concerning the immigrant visa application of your husband John Doe. Your email was forwarded to the Visa Office, Public Inquiries Division in Washington, DC for our response.

A review of Department records confirmed that your petition was approved. For future inquiries you may contact our office directly and a Visa Specialist will be happy to assist you. You may reach us at 202-663-1225 Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 U.S.C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

We trust this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Public Inquiries Division

Visa Services

www.travel.state.gov

So I phoned DOS moments ago...still no interview date and my sister is still listed as the petitioner...explaining the issue again to a different DOS rep...she explained MTL is backed up and if the names in the email are correct I have nothing to be concerned about...well the names are correct in the above email...however the petitioner is listed incorrectly in their system....I am at a loss. Ho Hum...

In phoning Wednesday...my sister is still listed as the petitioner...without response from MTL, other then what was posted above. Guess I'll bring my original email with us to the interview. Unsure what else to do.

[trailmix 77]

I would keep trying, email Montreal every day. I would be concerned, mostly, because if they have the petitioner's name wrong, then they are not doing name checks on you, therefore when you get to the interview you will end up with a long wait afterwards. You have seen all the posts about how long it takes them to get anything done when they need additional information, anyway that's just my take on it.

[leonsgal70 3]

I would keep trying, email Montreal every day. I would be concerned, mostly, because if they have the petitioner's name wrong, then they are not doing name checks on you, therefore when you get to the interview you will end up with a long wait afterwards. You have seen all the posts about how long it takes them to get anything done when they need additional information, anyway that's just my take on it.

Email sent...subject line read:

URGENT CONCERNS on case MTLxxxxxxxxxx

I will continue to send the emails each day.

Thank you for your input and direction Trailmix!

[lilacvioletiris 11]

Maybe try sending an email to Montreal? Put something like 'Error in petitioner's name' in the subject line (and your case number, of course) and explain what happened in the body.

Trust Montreal.

Took them 4 weeks to just log/enter my DS-230!

I would think that putting "Error in petitioner's name MTL# ##########" would get a better response than "urgent" because everyone that emails Montreal believes their issue to be urgent and you want yours to be read and dealt with because they can do so without opening the email and just reading the subject line.

[trailmix 77]

I would think that putting "Error in petitioner's name MTL# ##########" would get a better response than "urgent" because everyone that emails Montreal believes their issue to be urgent and you want yours to be read and dealt with because they can do so without opening the email and just reading the subject line.

Good point

Good luck leons!

[leonsgal70 3]

I would think that putting "Error in petitioner's name MTL# ##########" would get a better response than "urgent" because everyone that emails Montreal believes their issue to be urgent and you want yours to be read and dealt with because they can do so without opening the email and just reading the subject line.

Duly noted and changed as suggested in my 3rd email sent out today!

[birdnerd 5]

I do have concerns...while speaking to the lady at the DOS, today...she asked me for:

the case #

husbands name

the petitioners name

She explained to me the petitioners name was not the name I gave her; mine. I was dumbfounded. Somehow my sisters name; the sponsor is now listed as the petitioner??????

I am unsure why the change and how it was changed...the I-130 clearly has my name as well as the supporting documents, listed as the petitioner, in which I accompanied my husband in Ottawa.

The only place I see my sisters name listed in the forms of what has already been sent in, is on the DS-230 Line item 10. I have not sent in the I-864 as it was not requested, which would will have my sisters information.

Any thoughts on if I should intervene in this, which could delay the appointment scheduling or should we wait until we are in Montreal to bring it to their attention?

Please feel free to chime in.

Hey all, dragging this up again...I was just told this same thing by DoS yesterday (and confirmed by another agent today) - they have my husband's parents names as petitioners instead of my husband. We are not using them as co-sponsors, and, like leonsgal, their names only appear on the DS-230 in the parents info section.

I was advised to contact the consulate to fix it. How's that been working out for you so far, Lil?

What up, yo? Is someone in Montreal entering this info on the wrong line? Is someone at DoS reading it wrong? Are they just trying to screw some more with the DCFers?

Edited July 24, 2010 by birdnerd