Verification of documents received by Guangzhou?

[Drew]

1) How does someone find out if Consular officer requested documents have been received and are under review after an initial interview denial that specifically requested documents to be mailed to Guangzhou per line item 8 on refusal sheets?

 

2) Is the interviewer explicitly the only one whom handles the case thru the entire process? Like a case worker? Or is is handed off many times?

 

3) How does this procedure differ from line item 7 which specifically requests interview be rescheduled with documents? Is the above procedure more of a problem or setback?

 

4) Does another interview need to be scheduled despite US Visa Center knowing nothing of the situation. Does beneficiary/petitioner need to be proactively involved to schedule or will Guangzhou directly notify beneficiary of next appointment date by mail? This again is in reference to line item 8 on the refusal documents that instruct beneficiary to mail documents directly to consulate.

 

5) What is the typical turnaround time for contacting Washington for SAO (Security Advisory Opinion)? I read that consular officers can make decision by personal review under Section 9 FAM 40.34 N7.2 for Waiver of Ineligibility. Is this practiced in Guangzhou?

 

6) Do situations involving refusal require attorney intervention or can it be trusted that the situation will be absolved within a timely manner?

Edited February 7, 2006 by Drew (see edit history)

[USCONGUZ]

1. You can always use some sort of mail service which provides a tracking number. You can email us to check on the status of your case if the applicant has already had an interview.

2.Usually handled by the same person, but not always

3. The difference is with one you have the option of mailing in documents and with the other the applicant must hand in the requested documents.

4. If you were told you can mail in the documents and choose to do so, you do not need to make an appointment.

5. 2-3 months. Waivers are granted by USCIS, not Dept. of State.

6. An attorney is never required

 

Sincerely,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit, U.S. Consulate, Guangzhou, China

[Drew]

1. You can always use some sort of mail service which provides a tracking number. You can email us to check on the status of your case if the applicant has already had an interview.

2.Usually handled by the same person, but not always

3. The difference is with one you have the option of mailing in documents and with the other the applicant must hand in the requested documents.

4. If you were told you can mail in the documents and choose to do so, you do not need to make an appointment.

5. 2-3 months. Waivers are granted by USCIS, not Dept. of State.

6. An attorney is never required

 

Sincerely,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit, U.S. Consulate, Guangzhou, China

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1) Mailing documents is "Optional"?? What if the beneficiary is INSTRUCTED by a big bold circled and checkmarked Line Item 8 on the refusal sheet instructing to mail them?

 

2) How can it be that if tracking number verifies NEXT DAY DELIVERY, why wouldn't the Consulate acknowledge having them yet after 2 weeks of verified delivery?

 

3) How would the beneficiary Email the requested information per the consular officer's direct instruction and ensure that the officer received the requested information?

 

4) Why would the beneficiary receive the General Notice to call the US Visa Center when attempting to follow the consular officers instructions to email requested documents with the instruction that doing so would help reduce delays because the consulate would not be required to replicate the contents for emailing for a decision to Washington? The entire point of being prompt and diligent is lost in the system.

 

5) If it is normal to email requested documents but receive the General Notice to call US Visa Center as a kickback message? Could it be assumed that something went wrong and requires a retry thru the direct Contact US Form for Guangzhou website?

Edited February 10, 2006 by Drew (see edit history)

[USCONGUZ]

1. You can always use some sort of mail service which provides a tracking number. You can email us to check on the status of your case if the applicant has already had an interview.

2.Usually handled by the same person, but not always

3. The difference is with one you have the option of mailing in documents and with the other the applicant must hand in the requested documents.

4. If you were told you can mail in the documents and choose to do so, you do not need to make an appointment.

5. 2-3 months. Waivers are granted by USCIS, not Dept. of State.

6. An attorney is never required

 

Sincerely,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit, U.S. Consulate, Guangzhou, China

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1) Mailing documents is "Optional"?? What if the beneficiary is INSTRUCTED by a big bold circled and checkmarked Line Item 8 on the refusal sheet instructing to mail them?

 

2) How can it be that if tracking number verifies NEXT DAY DELIVERY, why wouldn't the Consulate acknowledge having them yet after 2 weeks of verified delivery?

 

3) How would the beneficiary Email the requested information per the consular officer's direct instruction and ensure that the officer received the requested information?

 

4) Why would the beneficiary receive the General Notice to call the US Visa Center when attempting to follow the consular officers instructions to email requested documents with the instruction that doing so would help reduce delays because the consulate would not be required to replicate the contents for emailing for a decision to Washington? The entire point of being prompt and diligent is lost in the system.

 

5) If it is normal to email requested documents but receive the General Notice to call US Visa Center as a kickback message? Could it be assumed that something went wrong and requires a retry thru the direct Contact US Form for Guangzhou website?

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Sometimes applicants are given the option of mailing in requested documents as opposed to handing them in in person.

 

The applicant needs to follow instructions given to him/her during the interview.

 

If you have questions about your case, please use the web form to contact us.

 

http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/guangzhou/iv/email.html