URGENT: Need help preventing fradulent visa from proceeding

[Redro 4,611]

16 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

No, I'm not in Argentina. I'm in Peru. My wife has all of the documents. I am going to call the embassy in the morning. I can't seem to find an email address on the embassy website.

Email: LimaIV@state.gov

you can see email in this link https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LMA-Lima.html

 

Edited November 1, 2022 by ROK2USA

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

3 hours ago, CVincent901 said:

 

 

I am planning on writing an email to the embassy tonight and calling them on the phone tomorrow. I am also thinking of going there in person tomorrow just to make sure I cover all of my bases (although I doubt I will be able to speak to anyone since I don't have an appointment). My fear is that my email may not get read in time and/or I may not be able to get anyone on the phone. Does anyone have any advice for other steps I should take to make sure the embassy is fully aware of the situation before my wife shows up for the interview on Thursday?

Normally they would always allow access to a US citizen who needs to talk to an official.  Obviously, make sure you take your passport as ID. If i were you I would go before Thursday. 

Edited November 1, 2022 by SusieQQQ

[CVincent901 22]

44 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Normally they would always allow access to a US citizen who needs to talk to an official.  Obviously, make sure you take your passport as ID. If i were you I would go before Thursday. 

Yes, I will (if I can't get someone on the phone tomorrow).

[TBoneTX 45,266]

Yes, go before Thursday, as a priority.  Take a letter in writing, addressed to "IV Unit, Lima Consulate," with the A# and all other identifying information, stating that you are withdrawing the I-864 and requesting that they not only refuse the visa but also notify USCIS.

2 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Normally they would always allow access to a US citizen who needs to talk to an official.

This would be the U.S. Citizen Services unit; the consular unit might operate differently.  Just make sure that you get in, that you hand the letter personally to an officer in the Immigrant Visa unit or at least to an LES (locally engaged staff) member, and that you get as much identifying information about that person as possible.  Write that down with the time and date of the action.  Follow up with an e-mail to the IV unit in which you confirm what you did during this described process.

 

Of course, let us know what happens.

Edited November 1, 2022 by TBoneTX

[TBoneTX 45,266]

By the way, deepest respect and commendations to you for deciding to proceed as everyone recommended.   

[Family 3,988]

1 hour ago, CVincent901 said:

Yes, I will (if I can't get someone on the phone tomorrow).

Best thing for your sanity and safety is to send that email to the consulate, print it out, sign and put it the post…then find a safe place to make your calls. 

They have an emergency line for US Citizens with a dedicated officer and they promise a call back within 24 hours…just say you are in distress.

 

I cannot imagine how things between you two went so bad , so fast ….or why you are calling fraud . I can imagine a world of hurt in instances of betrayal, infidelity ( the usual suspects) and no one would fault you for just calling it off if you had a change of heart for any reason ….but why call fraud?

 

[SalishSea 17,819]

3 hours ago, CVincent901 said:

No, I'm not in Argentina. I'm in Peru. My wife has all of the documents. I am going to call the embassy in the morning. I can't seem to find an email address on the embassy website.

I wouldn’t put too much faith in the possibility of getting through by phone.   Maybe the consular section at the Peru embassy is well staffed and available, but I’d email for sure.   Also good to have something in writing and date/time stamped.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, CVincent901 said:

Yes, I will (if I can't get someone on the phone tomorrow).

They may need more than a phone call, after all anyone could be on the other end of the line. 
 

32 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Yes, go before Thursday, as a priority.  Take a letter in writing, addressed to "IV Unit, Lima Consulate," with the A# and all other identifying information, stating that you are withdrawing the I-864 and requesting that they not only refuse the visa but also notify USCIS.

This would be the U.S. Citizen Services unit; the consular unit might operate differently.  Just make sure that you get in, that you hand the letter personally to an officer in the Immigrant Visa unit or at least to an LES (locally engaged staff) member, and that you get as much identifying information about that person as possible.  Write that down with the time and date of the action.  Follow up with an e-mail to the IV unit in which you confirm what you did during this described process.

 

Of course, let us know what happens.

Citizen services would presumably help if they needed to. I can’t imagine anyone at the embassy wants to see someone get a visa under false pretenses.

[SalishSea 17,819]

2 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

They may need more than a phone call, after all anyone could be on the other end of the line. 
 

Citizen services would presumably help if they needed to. I can’t imagine anyone at the embassy wants to see someone get a visa under false pretenses.

My thoughts as well.   Like Family said, he’s a USC in distress, and they are obligated to try and help, even if that is routing him to a different person at the embassy.

[Lemonslice 4,834]

16 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

My thoughts as well.   Like Family said, he’s a USC in distress, and they are obligated to try and help, even if that is routing him to a different person at the embassy.

The embassies abroad receive calls from American expats looking for Thanksgiving turkeys locally, social activities, or references for moving companies.  They'll be happy to get a call about a potential fraud. 

[pushbrk 12,873]

1 hour ago, Family said:

Best thing for your sanity and safety is to send that email to the consulate, print it out, sign and put it the post…then find a safe place to make your calls. 

They have an emergency line for US Citizens with a dedicated officer and they promise a call back within 24 hours…just say you are in distress.

 

I cannot imagine how things between you two went so bad , so fast ….or why you are calling fraud . I can imagine a world of hurt in instances of betrayal, infidelity ( the usual suspects) and no one would fault you for just calling it off if you had a change of heart for any reason ….but why call fraud?

 

From his earlier thread, he's thinking that since the marriage is no longer bona fide, the wife will fraudulently claim it is, in order to get a green card and activate the possibilities associated with the affidavit of support.  However, you have a good point.  He needs only to withdraw the affidavit of support and/ or petition.  He does not need to give any reason or accuse fraud.

 

Edited November 1, 2022 by pushbrk

[TBoneTX 45,266]

51 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Citizen services would presumably help if they needed to.

Perhaps, but the two sides aren't always connected.  The OP should play the "American citizen" card if he's stonewalled:  "Are you a US Citizen?  No?  Well, I am, and I urgently need to be connected to a consul in the IV unit who is physically present to answer the phone."  If still blown off, the OP can ask for the employee's name and supervisor's name, and request the supervisor's transfer of the call to the IV unit.  (This in itself may enable the transfer.)

55 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

I can’t imagine anyone at the embassy wants to see someone get a visa under false pretenses.

One would surely hope not, but the cavalier attitude of some of these local staff can prove to be a challenge.

[MUHIRWA&JEANETTE 0]

Oh my goodness this happened to me 😢😢😢

[MUHIRWA&JEANETTE 0]

If they receive your email that you guys are no longer together, Embassy wont cancel her interview rightaway or what , they will let her in and do her interview, and they will ask her if you guys are still together and still talking and if she lies and say yes while they know the truth they will handle her a denial with 221g. And keep her passport in order to see if you guys can still work it out or give it to her back , but if its a withdrawal they will but my fiancé didn't brought about withdrawal. It was only canceling but they kept me under administrative for a time

But it's very stressful and heartbreaking 

[CMJuilland 485]

8 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

The embassies abroad receive calls from American expats looking for Thanksgiving turkeys locally, social activities, or references for moving companies.  They'll be happy to get a call about a potential fraud. 

I used to teach classes for diplomats, and this (among other very strange requests) is very true. 

OP, our diplomats will receive your email, but it will take some time for you to get a response. I think you’re doing what you can to cover your bases, and from what I can see, you will be protected in that regard, at least legally speaking. That being said, I agree that you should do what you can for her not to get the visa as it’s always easier not to issue to begin with than to cancel / revoke GC later on in the process. @TBoneTX’s advice about being insistent “playing the U.S. citizen card” (you ARE a U.S. citizen; you have every right to) seems sound to me. 

I just hope the best for you and your family, and I wish you the best of luck with everything.