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7 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:
That's great! So was it actually their fault then?
They didn’t admit to being at fault but my main question to them was “how did she even leave South Africa with a visa that wasn’t good?”
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Thank you for all the responses and input! The airline refunded about 75% of the ticket cost , I’m so grateful. I was bothering them every single day with phone calls and emails!!
- Ontarkie and Going through
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1 hour ago, ineedadisplayname said:
Yeah that is weird... Maybe it was the airline's representative who called and they misunderstood who was calling..... There is no CBP (pre-clearance) in Germany as far as I know and the people who run the APIS check are regular airport/airline employees.
The man I spoke with over the phone introduced himself as a CBP Officer. There’s no way a regular airline employee can pull my information and know everything about me (how long I’ve been in the US, when I became a US Citizen etc)
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23 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:
Your post is unclear. Was it the airline ticket or the visa that was cancelled?
If the visa, it is strange that CBP would call you when they would have access to the info.
That was an error. The visa was cancelled not ticket.
Yes, they called about 3 times. They were very empathetic and were trying to see if they could help.
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8 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:
I’m confused, as you say the visa was cancelled and then that the ticket was cancelled. What exactly happened - did the airline tell her her visa was cancelled and refused her boarding? Had the airline staff (I presume this is Lufthansa) checked her visa in Johannesburg before allowing her to fly?
A CBP officer called you? Unsolicited? From where, Frankfurt or here in the US?
and the joburg consulate confirmed her previous visa had been cancelled - so it wasn’t an error on the airline’s part?
I meant to say visa on that second part. The CPB Officer called from Frankfurt; I am concluding that Lufthansa didn’t check the visa in Johannesburg that’s how she was able to board the flight.
i called the consulate when this was going on and they got back to me saying, “there seem to be a problem with your mother’s visa and she will need to come back to the consulate.” The CPB Officer in Frankfurt said usually there’s a reason on file when a visa gets cancelled, but there was no reason this time.
when she went to get her visa re-issued, the consular said she didn’t know either why it was cancelled.
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Yes, the travel insurance already told me they don’t insure anything visa related.
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4 minutes ago, Going through said:
If you're hoping to get the losses recouped from the consulate or State Dept., good luck with that one.
If you're hoping to recoup the losses from the airline---they were not the ones who cancelled the visa, so can't be held responsible for that. Travel insurance likely isn't going to cover being refused boarding due to a passenger not having valid documents.
Edited to add: The only thing I can think of is maybe appealing to the airline, based on the information you knew at the time that the visa was valid, and perhaps someone higher up on their own benevolence may be willing to issue a voucher/credit towards future travel with them. But that's also a long-shot.
Yes, the travel insurance already told me they don’t insure anything visa related.
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Hi guys,
My mother, who holds a B2 visa (expiring 2021) was in transit from Johannesburg to Chicago to come see me. Her connection was in Frankfurt Germany. When she it was time to board her flight from Frankfurt to Germany she was told her visa was cancelled and they said they didn't know the reason. A CBP officer called me asking if there could be any reason I could think of that my mother's ticket got cancelled, I told them nothing i could think of. The ran a background check on both me and my mom and nothing came back.
She took the next flight back to Johannesburg, made an appointment for a new visa application and it was approved. The consular said she doesn't know why/when the visa was cancelled.
This was obviously a very expensive trip and I am trying to find out where i can file a claim for all the expenses, if at all possible (travel insurance, airline both failed).
Your input will be appreciated.
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6 hours ago, sd2017 said:
By the way, are you allowed to bring a phone to the interview, or should I leave that in the car?
As long as it's off or on silent mode it should be fine.
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On 4/14/2017 at 9:53 PM, kargul38 said:
I applied on a 5 years rule. I got my GC thorough prior marriage. in the interview should i take all the evidence like pictures, documentation with me? or just the original copy of divorce degree?
It will be great if you guys provide me a checklist those i must take with me.
Thanks.Take a copy of your decree; that's all they asked for. Do not use the original because they keep it.
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On 4/16/2017 at 1:36 PM, AlexFez said:
Hello,
I have my citizenship interview on April 19 and I just realized I forgot to put 2 countries on my application that i traveled to. What can I do at this point to correct this? It was an honest mistake. Should I tell the interviewing officer right away about this travel or wait till he/she asks me? I hope this doesn't mess anything up. I was only out of 2 weeks. Please help. Thank you.
i made mistakes as well on my travel dates, and I only realized it during the interview when they were going through my N-400; they didn't make a big deal about it, it was just updated. I had put that I was out of the country for more than a year, but it was only 3 weeks.
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3 hours ago, KASH2011 said:
Congrats!
Thank you!
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10 hours ago, Tapatia1234 said:
I'm from Chicago I had my interview march 22 and still no update for me no oath letter no update when I check my status keep saying we schedule for interview I'm so sad 😭 i don't know what to think this Wednesday is gonna be 3 weeks the official say I pass everything
I realized there's no math behind this process... everything is just so random. You will hear something soon!
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2 minutes ago, Laloka said:
May I ask if your online status has changed?
Yes, it changed about 6 days ago
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11 minutes ago, Laloka said:
That is awesome!!!! We haven't got ours yet
you should get it soon! we'll most likely have the same date.
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11 minutes ago, Laloka said:
I thought so too, he got all 10 right!
did they give you a rough idea when you'll take oath? my interviewer was too intimidating, I didn't even bother to ask.
there was actually an oath ceremony yesterday
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1 hour ago, Laloka said:
Had my interview this morning and I passed!!!!
Everything went very fast and the officer was so nice.
Questions were:
What happened on Sept 11?
When do we vote for President?
How old do you have to be to vote?
What is the rule of law?
What is the name of the national anthem?
They asked 10 questions to my husband
What do you give up when you become citizen?
What is the responsability only for U.S citizens?
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Where is the statue of Liberty?
Whats the name of your Governor?
What stop one branch of government from becoming to powerful?
Name one problem that led to the civil war
What is freedom of religion?
Name one branch or part of the government?
Congratulations!! so they asked both of you questions?
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3 minutes ago, NikkiB said:
I sent two passport pictures with my application because I'm just paranoid like that
I will also be taking passport photos to my interview on the 10th Just in case... Glad your interview went well
LOL! please do that. now I wish I had done the same
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9 minutes ago, rlam57 said:
Reading some old experience and they all have the same: The IO would have them sign on the photo.
I wonder the Interview letter does not mention to bring the photos ?
the interview letter lists:
- Interview appointment notice
- Green card
- state issues ID
- passport
- AND other supporting documents.
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6 minutes ago, Laloka said:
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Do you know why Did they ask for passport pictures? Didn't you send them with your N-400 application form?
I did not send pictures with my N-400 because it says you only need to send pictures if you're outside the US. Someone told me I need them for the interview but I didn't believe them.
Re-entry on B1/B2
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My mother is currently in the US on a tourist visa, she has been here for 2.5 months. She has to go back home to take care of some things then return after abt a month. Will she have any problems when she tries to re-enter? She’ll be staying for 2 more months.