Case Transfer for Interview?

[LibbyG99 65]

Hey everyone, like many others our embassy (Addis Ababa) is not processing k-1s with no information on when they will begin to. I just learned about case transfer from one country to another. Could we possibly transfer our case to another embassy for the interview? For example my fiance lived in Abu Dhabi for a while, so maybe we could transfer there? It is still at NVC now.

[Chancy 6,241]

2 hours ago, LibbyG99 said:

Hey everyone, like many others our embassy (Addis Ababa) is not processing k-1s with no information on when they will begin to. I just learned about case transfer from one country to another. Could we possibly transfer our case to another embassy for the interview? For example my fiance lived in Abu Dhabi for a while, so maybe we could transfer there? It is still at NVC now.

 

Does your fiance still have resident status in Abu Dhabi?  Most embassies require proof of (current) residency or long-term stay before they accept a request for case transfer.  Contact the US embassy in Abu Dhabi to ask about their requirements.

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

He will need residency there.   Usually they require 6 months residency but sometimes are lenient. ABD has to accept the transfer.  You can supply the proof to NVC before it is sent to Ethiopia. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Like other stated, at least 6 months residency is required. If you decide this is what you want to do here are the details in executing your request.

 

To have your immigrant/fiancée visa file transferred from one Embassy to another U.S. Embassy/Consulate, contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy/Consulate directly in the country where you wish to apply and submit Form DS-3098 for case transfer. Please click here for the full list of all U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas.

 

The old Embassy will need to receive a formal file transfer request from that U.S. Embassy/Consulate in the country where you wish to apply. Upon receipt of this request, they will immediately forward the file for the New Embassy to process. (Expect up to a 30-day delay)

 

Once you contact your New Embassy you then can discuss the transfer of your fee if you have paid it prior to the decision of transferring your case to your new embassy. Be sure to have your payment receipt available.

 

If your case goes from embassy to embassy, then NO you don't get a new case number. The case number will begin with original alpha nomenclature i.e.. AAAXXXXXXXXXX. If her case comes from NVC then you will have a case number starting with the embassy that you will interview in. To make your payment using your old embassy's case number you establish your profile with that case number then you link your payment to your profile.

 

If your case is still with NVC then send an email to asknvc@state.gov and include your case details to include case number, names (petitioner and beneficiary) and dates of birth for both with any case number you have received. Further, include the embassy that you want the file sent to with the notation that the beneficiary has legal residency in that country. Send it to the attention of "Supervisor" as they are the ones who approve a transfer.

[CrisBR 30]

5 hours ago, LibbyG99 said:

Hey everyone, like many others our embassy (Addis Ababa) is not processing k-1s with no information on when they will begin to. I just learned about case transfer from one country to another. Could we possibly transfer our case to another embassy for the interview? For example my fiance lived in Abu Dhabi for a while, so maybe we could transfer there? It is still at NVC now.

Hello!

First and foremost, your fiancé will have to comply with residency requirements. 

In order to make sure about any specification on this issue, you must contact the Embassy you wish to transfer your case to. You must also forward form DS 3098 and keep an eye on new dates and any fees that may apply to your case.

Best of luck!

[payxibka 10,045]

5 hours ago, LibbyG99 said:

Hey everyone, like many others our embassy (Addis Ababa) is not processing k-1s with no information on when they will begin to. I just learned about case transfer from one country to another. Could we possibly transfer our case to another embassy for the interview? For example my fiance lived in Abu Dhabi for a while, so maybe we could transfer there? It is still at NVC now.

Even if it was possible,  Abu Dhabi doesn't appear to be doing routine visa services either