NVC sent petition to wrong country? Help!

[Naes 12,205]

3 minutes ago, NovaDC said:

But i think that she'll be asked for a police clearance from Costa Rica even if her interview will be moved in Nicaragua 

 I’m sorry is this a question?

 

if so yes, wherever the interview is doesn’t matter, police certification is necessary.

[ColoradoSteve 29]

2 hours ago, Orangesapples said:

Yes, this. Keep in mind that the transfer might take up to two months. 

Do you really think the transfer could take two months? Has anyone out there had any experience with this?

 

The letter I received from the embassy says that I must have the interview before the petition expires, which is June 13. It said petitions are only valid for 4 months. It was approved on March 28, so I don't understand why it expires in less than 3 months. If it required 2 months for the transfer, the petition will probably expire before I could have an interview.

 

I tried calling the Nicaraguan embassy, but had no luck. I tried several numbers, and tried to talk to several people. But most of them just hung up on me. Another person told me to wait a minute. They sat the phone down, and I could hear a TV running in the background. I listened to the TV and background noise for 30 minutes before I gave up.

 

I called a US number (for scheduling visa interviews) and got to speak to a human. They wanted the case number and all of the information for my fiancée. They created a profile for me, and said instructions would be emailed to me within 3 days. Hopefully this is the correct thing to do. I have been unable to figure out who to contact (by email or phone) at the Nicaraguan embassy.

 

Thanks again everyone!

 

Regards,

Steve

[geowrian 22,338]

The timeline to transfer a case depends on the consulates involved. For me, it added about 2 weeks last year. YMMV. It certainly cane take a month or 2, but I think that is on the longer side of things IMHO.

 

The approved petition is initially valid for 4 months. The embassy/consulate will extend this if the case is still being worked on. You can contact them to confirm as well, but a petition expiring when you aren't just sitting on it for very long periods of time is not the norm,

[Orangesapples 1,954]

29 minutes ago, ColoradoSteve said:

Do you really think the transfer could take two months? Has anyone out there had any experience with this?

 

The letter I received from the embassy says that I must have the interview before the petition expires, which is June 13. It said petitions are only valid for 4 months. It was approved on March 28, so I don't understand why it expires in less than 3 months. If it required 2 months for the transfer, the petition will probably expire before I could have an interview.

 

I tried calling the Nicaraguan embassy, but had no luck. I tried several numbers, and tried to talk to several people. But most of them just hung up on me. Another person told me to wait a minute. They sat the phone down, and I could hear a TV running in the background. I listened to the TV and background noise for 30 minutes before I gave up.

 

I called a US number (for scheduling visa interviews) and got to speak to a human. They wanted the case number and all of the information for my fiancée. They created a profile for me, and said instructions would be emailed to me within 3 days. Hopefully this is the correct thing to do. I have been unable to figure out who to contact (by email or phone) at the Nicaraguan embassy.

 

Thanks again everyone!

 

Regards,

Steve

It took two months for me but it might be faster for you. 

 

Have you tried email? It might work better. 

[YecaCruz 386]

14 hours ago, ColoradoSteve said:

Do you really think the transfer could take two months? Has anyone out there had any experience with this?

 

The letter I received from the embassy says that I must have the interview before the petition expires, which is June 13. It said petitions are only valid for 4 months. It was approved on March 28, so I don't understand why it expires in less than 3 months. If it required 2 months for the transfer, the petition will probably expire before I could have an interview.

 

I tried calling the Nicaraguan embassy, but had no luck. I tried several numbers, and tried to talk to several people. But most of them just hung up on me. Another person told me to wait a minute. They sat the phone down, and I could hear a TV running in the background. I listened to the TV and background noise for 30 minutes before I gave up.

 

I called a US number (for scheduling visa interviews) and got to speak to a human. They wanted the case number and all of the information for my fiancée. They created a profile for me, and said instructions would be emailed to me within 3 days. Hopefully this is the correct thing to do. I have been unable to figure out who to contact (by email or phone) at the Nicaraguan embassy.

 

Thanks again everyone!

 

Regards,

Steve

you can email them via the traveldocs website. Getting a hold of anyone there via phone is a pain in the patooty.

[NovaDC 270]

On 4/17/2018 at 4:32 PM, Naes said:

 I’m sorry is this a question?

 

if so yes, wherever the interview is doesn’t matter, police certification is necessary.

Yes this is a question sorry. She needs one police certification in Costa rica and one in Nicaragua right?

[Naes 12,205]

1 hour ago, NovaDC said:

Yes this is a question sorry. She needs one police certification in Costa rica and one in Nicaragua right?

Yes she needs from every country she lived longer than 6 months since age of 16. I would get it before leaving the country just in case if that won’t be a problem with her situation.

[ColoradoSteve 29]

4 hours ago, Naes said:

Yes she needs from every country she lived longer than 6 months since age of 16. I would get it before leaving the country just in case if that won’t be a problem with her situation.

Yes, this is correct. She has already obtained the police report from Costa Rica. Obtaining it cost $50, and required all day, visiting 3 different government offices in San Jose.

The police report is only valid for 2 or 3 months. She will obtain a fresh one immediately before leaving Costa Rica, since the process has become delayed.

[ColoradoSteve 29]

Everyone,

 

I am still unable to get a response from the embassy in Nicaragua. I have sent emails to two different email addresses at the embassy. I received only an automated response from one of these. It just gives you links to various pages on their website. I have called several phone numbers at the embassy. Humans answered at two of these numbers, but they would not speak to me, they just hung up on me.

 

There is an online help chat service (from one of the links in the automated response email). I tried this. It said that someone would be with me momentarily. I waited 5 hours. Nothing.

 

I have spoken with the NVC. They confirmed that they made a mistake and sent the petition to the wrong country. The woman on the phone apologized, but said she could not do anything to help. She confirmed that the Nicaraguan embassy must initiate the transfer, and that my fiancee must return to Nicaragua for the interview, due to her circumstance. She also gave me the exact same phone numbers and email address for the embassy that I had already tried.

 

So my question is this - What do I do now? I am 100% certain that the necessary action is to contact the Nicaraguan embassy and request the transfer. But they refuse to respond or help or even speak to me. In contrast, the Costa Rican embassy responded immediately and confirmed the necessary action.

 

Thanks again everyone!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

[YecaCruz 386]

did you email them with one of these address? support-nicaragua@ustraveldocs.com or managuaconsulariv@state.gov

 

Can't remember which one I emailed, but the second one is listed on the packet 4 for contacting the embassy

 

[ColoradoSteve 29]

37 minutes ago, YecaCruz said:

did you email them with one of these address? support-nicaragua@ustraveldocs.com or managuaconsulariv@state.gov

 

Can't remember which one I emailed, but the second one is listed on the packet 4 for contacting the embassy

 

Yes, I emailed them at BOTH of those addresses. The second address got me the automated response, and listed the other email address.

 

I just thought of a possible solution, since the Nicaraguan embassy seems unwilling to do anything. I will ask my fiancee to move to Panama, where she will have a stamp on her passport valid for 90 days. Then she will qualify to have the interview at the embassy in Panama. Chances are good that the embassy staff there will be willing to do their jobs...

 

Regards,

 

Steve

[geowrian 22,338]

3 minutes ago, ColoradoSteve said:

I just thought of a possible solution, since the Nicaraguan embassy seems unwilling to do anything. I will ask my fiancee to move to Panama, where she will have a stamp on her passport valid for 90 days. Then she will qualify to have the interview at the embassy in Panama. Chances are good that the embassy staff there will be willing to do their jobs...

The requirement to interview is legal resident status. I'm assuming she would only be a tourist with a 90 day stamp.

[Crazy Cat 42,620]

12 minutes ago, ColoradoSteve said:

just thought of a possible solution, since the Nicaraguan embassy seems unwilling to do anything. I will ask my fiancee to move to Panama, where she will have a stamp on her passport valid for 90 days.

@geowrian is correct.  The consulates that i have researched specifically ask the interviewee to show his/her legal resident card, work permit, asylum papers, etc. 

[ColoradoSteve 29]

5 hours ago, missileman said:

@geowrian is correct.  The consulates that i have researched specifically ask the interviewee to show his/her legal resident card, work permit, asylum papers, etc. 

Dang! I thought I had come up with the perfect solution.

 

My fiancée has also sent emails to the Nicaraguan embassy. She received the following email, which states that the case is closed because a resolution has already been provided. It said to check the email account for the resolution. Unfortunately, neither of us has received any other emails. What does this mean? We have not been provided with any resolution or other information.

 

Dear  XXXXX

Thank you for writing to the United States Visa Information Service.

We understand that you have problems with the request letter regarding your appointment.

In response to your inquiry, we inform you that a resolution was provided by means of case number "Case-2018- XXXXXXX". We ask you to check your email account to review that answer. This case will be closed as a matter that has already been resolved.



Sincerely,
Visa Information Service for the United States.
Please visit the following link to provide your comments on the service provided:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/gss_costarica

 

 

Edited April 19, 2018 by Penguin_ie
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