CR1: Can I ask for alternate Consulate bc Casa is closed

[Talat 0]

Hi all,

My CR1 case is in final stages of processing at NVC. Because CASA is closed without re-opening date, I called NVC today to see how can I ask for different consulate (like Tunis) to process my CR1 case. I was told that there is regulation that CR1 can only be processed in the country of residence of beneficiary.

I know in the past, to change the consulate, all one had to do was to send a letter asking for change of consulate. Anyone knows, if that is still possible and how?

Thanks.

[Henia 11]

Esalaams

Well the closest consulate to Maroc is Alger or Spain...buuuut not sure if you can use them. You might have to go through Rome! I would email Rome...and ask.

[Philomena 0]

Asalaamu Alaikum Talat,

I emailed NVC today too, because we are in the same boat as you. Our petition is at NVC, so I submitted a written request by fax for it to be sent to Algeria, due to the indefinate closure at Casa. I might also have that letter notarized and express mail it, just to be on the safe side. I didn't get a response yet from the NVC email, but I spoke with a lady on the phone today at NVC. After checking with her Supervisor, she told me that, yes, we can request the K1 to be sent to an alternate consulate, as long as we do so in writing. I'm not sure about the CR1. If you want to try and call them, they're open until midnight EST.

Best of Luck,

iysha

P.S. Heniaaaa! Walaikum Salaam; How is your husband, Sister? Did he need to have physical therapy? Hope he has recovered fully. My dua goes out for you guys. Fuzzy Hugs------> (((((HENIA)))))

[Tarik 11]

Hey Talal.is your case K3 or CR1.mine is CR1 and its almost done with the NVC.my wife called them and asked what we're gonna do if the consulate stayed closed,they said that they can't tell us now but they will send us a letter with the appointement packet to let us know what we can do.

[Talat 0]

Hey Talal.is your case K3 or CR1.mine is CR1 and its almost done with the NVC.my wife called them and asked what we're gonna do if the consulate stayed closed,they said that they can't tell us now but they will send us a letter with the appointement packet to let us know what we can do.

I have K3 already sent to CASA consulate.... But we are not interested to pursue it..... We have CR1 which is in final stages.... and thta is one we want to pursue.