Visa Application Cancelled for Not Attending in a year

[sanju_sanju 0]

My mother petitioned for my father and his interview date at the consulate in Bangladesh was on May 9 of 2020, a week before the country went into lock down. He couldn't attend the interview as he was from the vulnerable age group and the uncertainty of the whole situation when this all started really scared everyone off. He was asked August of 2020 to provide the updated police clearance certificate but he was unable to as the country was in a complete lockdown and it was virtually impossible to get a PCC at that time. So he received a letter two weeks ago stating that his visa application has been cancelled due to no contact from his end. I have emailed and explained the obvious that the country was in lockdown and free movement was not possible. He has acquired the required documents and is ready for the interview. What are the chances that his application will be re-instated? He has waited 4 years now to see my mom already and this is really heartbreaking.

[Just Paul 4,595]

Did he not keep in contact with the consulate?  Check in CEAC and if the petition is still at the consulate file a new DS260.  If the petition has been returned to USCIS then you need to do an I-824 to get it sent back to the consulate.

[Chancy 6,241]

16 hours ago, sanju_sanju said:

I have emailed and explained the obvious that the country was in lockdown and free movement was not possible.

 

Unfortunately, COVID lockdown would not be an acceptable reason because all that's needed to keep a case active is one call or emaill request to the consulate per year.  Best you can do now is to try to intercept the case before transfer to USCIS, like Paul said.  If it's too late, you'll need to file an I-824 and pay the fee.

 

What's your father's visa class?

 

[Ryan H 3,812]

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