notrevorich Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I occasionally see a reference to Dos and calling them for informationabout the visa- or just where we are at in the process ,seems that it may be a more cooperative bunch than the great and silent GUZcan anyone tell me more about DOS and the phone numbers etcThanks Richard Link to comment
Guest Gene Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 The Department of State, they run the Department of Homeland Security 1-202-663-1225 There computers are tied into the same system that is at the Consulate at Guangzhou, so they understand if anything is done there and put into the computer. They will give you some basic information, but really it is not much. The main difference is that you can talk with a human on the telephone. Maybe someone will add more, I am not really sure what all they do. Link to comment
RJZ+JCW Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I found the DOS to be by far one of the nicest Gov't organizations to deal with. The lady was very nice, cheerful and very helpful. I was surprised. Link to comment
Guest ShaQuaNew Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 DOS is at the top of the umbrella and since 9/11 the Department of Homeland Security was created and falls under DOS authority. Personally, I think of DOS as the press agent for the United States whose expertise is to spin things to make them look good for the US. Thanks Condoleeza. It's in their best interest to be friendly. DHS on the other hand could use some soft and people skills training.... Link to comment
frank1538 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I don't want to get too technical here, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a cabinet level department and is separate from the Department of State (DOS). USCIS is part of DHS while the embassies and consulates are part of DOS. Petitions are filed with USCIS; visas are issued by DOS. Confusing? Yep. Inefficient? Yep. Governmentally bureaucratic? You betcha. Link to comment
kaigaorui Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Also , since most will be calling long distance, once you dial the 1-202-663-1225, the next set of number options to push tot speak to an live body is 1-then 0 then 0. having these ready can save you severanl minutes of ramblings. They will tell you what has been entered into the computer at GUZ, and that is about it, but can save time waiting for the mail from GUZ. Also, rumor has it that evey phone call and contact is logged in and recorded. If for nothing else, SHOW THEM YOU CARE! Thats my thoughts. Link to comment
notrevorich Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Also , since most will be calling long distance, once you dial the 1-202-663-1225, the next set of number options to push tot speak to an live body is 1-then 0 then 0. having these ready can save you severanl minutes of ramblings. They will tell you what has been entered into the computer at GUZ, and that is about it, but can save time waiting for the mail from GUZ. Also, rumor has it that evey phone call and contact is logged in and recorded. If for nothing else, SHOW THEM YOU CARE! Thats my thoughts.158362[/snapback] Thanks alot for the phon e number and the informationI got a very pleasant lady who told me that the p-3 was logged in on Sept16 , 2005 - They received it on Sept 9, 2005And accordingt to her the security check was completed June 6 ,2005 no interveiw date is yet scheduled Does The Guz do another security check or all we over the black hole ? Link to comment
cosmiclobster Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) Thanks alot for the phon e number and the informationI got a very pleasant lady who told me that the p-3 was logged in on Sept16 , 2005 - They received it on Sept 9, 2005And accordingt to her the security check was completed June 6 ,2005 no interveiw date is yet scheduled Does The Guz do another security check or all we over the black hole ?158422[/snapback]Security checks completed means: You have skated right through and missed the black hole!!CONGRATS!!! You should hear from GUZ soon!!Good luck! Edited October 4, 2005 by cosmiclobster (see edit history) Link to comment
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