The guy told me I had to take it up with new york, as that's who issued it. I told him someone at croydon told me to get it in new york, but he said I paid them for it, therefore I'd have to go to them for a refund.
So do I go to new york? I'm a bit baffled here.
That was a bit of beaurocratic juggling to an unknowning party! Consulates do not have the authority to make refunds. Cheeeeeesh.
Ok, You need to write to the North American Desk at the Foreign Office here in London. I would advise not to let go because it's £255 plus travel expenses to recoup. In the end, it will all come right back to Croydon for settlement - they could have handled it.
After about 6 weeks or so with no response, *THEN* you can turn your hubby loose on his MP...
I'll be in Croydon next Tuesday doing two spousals if you want to meet up and give it another whack in person. Otherwise, stay on it!
