Transfer of I-129F petition file from one consulate office to another?

[edz eds 0]

Guys, for those who have experienced, how long does it take for the transfer of I-129F petition file from one consulate office to another? It was an NVC's mistake our petition file was sent to a different country. Worst thing is, the consulate office it is being transferred to doesn't accomodate phone inquiries, only thru mail

[TBoneTX 43,020]

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[Karee 4,189]

Guys, for those who have experienced, how long does it take for the transfer of I-129F petition file from one consulate office to another? It was an NVC's mistake our petition file was sent to a different country. Worst thing is, the consulate office it is being transferred to doesn't accomodate phone inquiries, only thru mail

I assume since your flag is Thailand, that your case is being transferred to Bangkok. You can contact the Bangkok consulate via email. Make sure the subject line is this: "IV Inquiry MNL2013xxxxxxx" or "IV Inquiry BNK2013xxxxxxx" I'm not sure if your case is number starts with MNL or BNK since it was sent to Manila by mistake. Send the email inquiry to both of the following addresses:

visasbkk2@state.gov

visasbkkiv@state.gov

They're pretty good about answering within a day or two.

[ailah mosselle 0]

were on d same boat, even though my F called and sent an email to NVC...

USCIS;

Recently, you called us to update the beneficiary's address. We have updated her

address in our systems and on your application or petition.

Thank you for notifying us of her change of address.



If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service

Center at 1-800-375-5283.

unfortunately our visa case was still transferred to HK.....

F called HK consulate and i send and email too..... with all d calls and emails on both Embassy.

this is all what we received,

US Embassy Manila:

This refers to your K1 case.

We have requested the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong to forward the visa file to Manila. We will notify you as soon as we receive the petition.

In the meantime, you may check the status of your K1 case via the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) weblink:

Sincerely,
The Visa Information Unit
Hong Kong and Macau

US Embassy Manila:

We understand that the U.S. Embassy in Hongkong has forwarded the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-approved visa petition to Embassy Manila on August 28, 2013. We will notify you once we receive the case file.

Correspondence Team/mrc | Immigrant Visa Branch | Embassy of the United States of America | Manila, Philippines | +(632) 301- 2000 | https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ (online case status) | http://manila.usembassy.gov/

Find us online at blogs.usembassy.gov/Philippines

i called once to USEM, operator told me that he cant give me any details on our case, just wait for the email...

up to now i dnt hear anything from our visa case, just wondering who will responsible for the change of transfer Case Number, is it USEM or NVC??

my F want to call but which agency he can call for more reliable response, pls need help about this matter!!!

[edz eds 0]

I assume since your flag is Thailand, that your case is being transferred to Bangkok. You can contact the Bangkok consulate via email. Make sure the subject line is this: "IV Inquiry MNL2013xxxxxxx" or "IV Inquiry BNK2013xxxxxxx" I'm not sure if your case is number starts with MNL or BNK since it was sent to Manila by mistake. Send the email inquiry to both of the following addresses:

visasbkk2@state.gov

visasbkkiv@state.gov

They're pretty good about answering within a day or two.

I am from the Philippines but I am working here in Thailand. So in the I-129F form, the consulate where the interview will be is Bangkok, Thailand but NVC made a mistake and put Philippines instead & sent it there. I sent an email since mid of august to BKK but no response or anything from them. It starts with MNL. We just don't know who can help us on this.

Edited September 21, 2013 by edz eds

[edz eds 0]

were on d same boat, even though my F called and sent an email to NVC...

USCIS;

Recently, you called us to update the beneficiary's address. We have updated her

address in our systems and on your application or petition.

Thank you for notifying us of her change of address.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service

Center at 1-800-375-5283.

unfortunately our visa case was still transferred to HK.....

F called HK consulate and i send and email too..... with all d calls and emails on both Embassy.

this is all what we received,

US Embassy Manila:

This refers to your K1 case.

We have requested the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong to forward the visa file to Manila. We will notify you as soon as we receive the petition.

In the meantime, you may check the status of your K1 case via the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) weblink:https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Branch

Embassy of the United States of America | Manila, Philippines

+(632) 301- 2000 | https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ (online case status) | http://manila.usembassy.gov/

Find us online at blogs.usembassy.gov/Philippines

from HK consulate:

Our records show that on August 28, 2013, your file was transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Manila for processing. The file was transferred by official pouch and the number is xxxxxxxx. Your case in Hong Kong is closed. Further inquiries regarding the case matter should be directed to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Information on U.S. Embassies and Consulates can be found on the Department of State’s website at

Sincerely,

The Visa Information Unit

Hong Kong and Macau

US Embassy Manila:

We understand that the U.S. Embassy in Hongkong has forwarded the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-approved visa petition to Embassy Manila on August 28, 2013. We will notify you once we receive the case file.

Correspondence Team/mrc | Immigrant Visa Branch | Embassy of the United States of America | Manila, Philippines | +(632) 301- 2000 | https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ (online case status) | http://manila.usembassy.gov/

Find us online at blogs.usembassy.gov/Philippines

i called once to USEM, operator told me that he cant give me any details on our case, just wait for the email...

up to now i dnt hear anything from our visa case, just wondering who will responsible for the change of transfer Case Number, is it USEM or NVC??

my F want to call but which agency he can call for more reliable response, pls need help about this matter!!!

That's exactly the same thing that's happening with our case... It's NVC's mistake and we can't do nothing about it... It's just so dreadful..

[Andy and Pui 16]

Edz eds,

I would do what Karee has suggested and email the Bangkok embassy with those 2 emails addresses and subject line. I remember back in 2011 they were very good to respond to my questions I had for the embassy when I emailed them. Good luck and keep us updated on what happens.

[dimples30 0]

Hei! we're on the same boat.But I don't understand what's wrong with the address? I'm starting to get worry also.

I'm from the Philippines and working here in Norway.My case number starts in STK which means Stockholm,Sweden.My visa will expire this December and we're still in AOSupport stage.

I'm hoping to have an interview before my visa expires or else I need to request for transfer.

Should I start to worry now?

[Kween 167]

Can someone please tell me what they did to get the case transfer and how long it took...thank you

[TBoneTX 43,020]

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