Seeking Advice: Mailing Passport from Iran to Ankara Embassy

[Inveigh 69]

 

Hello Visa Journey Members,

 

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your valuable advice and guidance on behalf of my fiancé who is currently facing an issue in the K1 visa application process. As my fiancé is an Iranian citizen, there is no U.S. embassy in Iran for the K1 visa process. Therefore, we have been advised to send her passport to the U.S. embassy in Ankara, Turkey in order to avoid taking a flight once her status turns to approved.
 

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone who has been through a similar situation or has knowledge about mailing passports from Iran to the Ankara Embassy could provide us with some insights. We have a few specific questions:

 

1. Shipping Options: Which shipping service(s) did you or your fiancé use to mail the passport from Iran to the Ankara Embassy? Are there any specific couriers that are reliable, efficient, and have experience in handling passport delivery?
    

2. Required Documentation: Aside from the passport, are there any additional documents my fiancé needs to include in the package when mailing it to the Ankara Embassy? Are there any specific forms, cover letters, or information that should be provided along with the passport?
    

3. Packaging Recommendations: Considering the sensitivity of the documents, what packaging recommendations or precautions should we take to ensure the safety and security of my fiancé's passport during transit? Are there any specific instructions or guidelines provided by the Ankara Embassy for packaging?
    

4. Tracking and Insurance: Should my fiancé opt for tracking and insurance services when shipping her passport? If so, which options should she choose? Will she be able to track the shipment throughout its journey?
    

5. Expected Processing Time: Based on your experience, what is the average processing time for the Ankara Embassy to receive and process the mailed passport? Were there any delays or complications encountered during this step?
    

6. Communication with Ankara Embassy: How did you or your fiancé establish communication with the Ankara Embassy during the process? Were they responsive to queries or concerns? Were any specific contact details provided for inquiries related to mailed passports?

We would greatly appreciate any additional advice, tips, or personal experiences you can share regarding mailing passports from Iran to the Ankara Embassy. We understand that each situation may vary, but your insights will certainly help us navigate this process with more confidence and peace of mind.

Thank you so much for your time and support. We look forward to hearing from you and benefiting from your expertise!
 

Best regards,

Inveigh

Edited June 23, 2023 by Inveigh

[SalishSea 17,818]

3 hours ago, Inveigh said:

 

Hello Visa Journey Members,

 

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your valuable advice and guidance on behalf of my fiancé who is currently facing an issue in the K1 visa application process. As my fiancé is an Iranian citizen, there is no U.S. embassy in Iran for the K1 visa process. Therefore, we have been advised to send her passport to the U.S. embassy in Ankara, Turkey in order to avoid taking a flight once her status turns to approved.
 

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone who has been through a similar situation or has knowledge about mailing passports from Iran to the Ankara Embassy could provide us with some insights. We have a few specific questions:

 

1. Shipping Options: Which shipping service(s) did you or your fiancé use to mail the passport from Iran to the Ankara Embassy? Are there any specific couriers that are reliable, efficient, and have experience in handling passport delivery?
    

2. Required Documentation: Aside from the passport, are there any additional documents my fiancé needs to include in the package when mailing it to the Ankara Embassy? Are there any specific forms, cover letters, or information that should be provided along with the passport?
    

3. Packaging Recommendations: Considering the sensitivity of the documents, what packaging recommendations or precautions should we take to ensure the safety and security of my fiancé's passport during transit? Are there any specific instructions or guidelines provided by the Ankara Embassy for packaging?
    

4. Tracking and Insurance: Should my fiancé opt for tracking and insurance services when shipping her passport? If so, which options should she choose? Will she be able to track the shipment throughout its journey?
    

5. Expected Processing Time: Based on your experience, what is the average processing time for the Ankara Embassy to receive and process the mailed passport? Were there any delays or complications encountered during this step?
    

6. Communication with Ankara Embassy: How did you or your fiancé establish communication with the Ankara Embassy during the process? Were they responsive to queries or concerns? Were any specific contact details provided for inquiries related to mailed passports?

We would greatly appreciate any additional advice, tips, or personal experiences you can share regarding mailing passports from Iran to the Ankara Embassy. We understand that each situation may vary, but your insights will certainly help us navigate this process with more confidence and peace of mind.

Thank you so much for your time and support. We look forward to hearing from you and benefiting from your expertise!
 

Best regards,

Inveigh

You were advised to send it by whom?  Did she have her interview, and now the consulate is asking for her passport?  If so, they will advise you as to the procedure for sending it.

 

Otherwise, you don't just send an unsolicited passport.  Your message is not clear.  Where are you in the visa process?

[Crazy Cat 41,834]

8 hours ago, SalishSea said:

Did she have her interview, and now the consulate is asking for her passport?

Interview was done, but the case is in AP.  I have the same question: Who advised this?

[Inveigh 69]

10 hours ago, SalishSea said:

You were advised to send it by whom?  Did she have her interview, and now the consulate is asking for her passport?  If so, they will advise you as to the procedure for sending it.

 

Otherwise, you don't just send an unsolicited passport.  Your message is not clear.  Where are you in the visa process?

Thank you for your response.

To provide further context, my fiancé had her interview at the U.S. Embassy, and during the interview, she was instructed by the embassy officials to mail her passport to the U.S. embassy in Ankara once it was approved. However, they did not provide her with specific instructions or procedures for sending the passport. It felt conveyed to her that she needed to arrange the mailing on her own without any further guidance from the embassy.
 

We understand that sending an unsolicited passport may not be the usual procedure, which is why we are seeking advice and information from members of this forum who may have gone through a similar experience or have knowledge about mailing passports from Iran to the Ankara Embassy for the K1 visa process.

Edited June 24, 2023 by Inveigh

[SalishSea 17,818]

5 hours ago, Inveigh said:

Thank you for your response.

To provide further context, my fiancé had her interview at the U.S. Embassy, and during the interview, she was instructed by the embassy officials to mail her passport to the U.S. embassy in Ankara once it was approved. However, they did not provide her with specific instructions or procedures for sending the passport. It felt conveyed to her that she needed to arrange the mailing on her own without any further guidance from the embassy.
 

We understand that sending an unsolicited passport may not be the usual procedure, which is why we are seeking advice and information from members of this forum who may have gone through a similar experience or have knowledge about mailing passports from Iran to the Ankara Embassy for the K1 visa process.

Normal procedure is that they specifically request it when they are ready to issue the visa, with instructions on how to courier it.