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NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« on: November 06, 2008, 06:45:27 PM »
Is there a number for the uk embassy in new york where I can reach someone? They have issued my fiancee visa, given me a tracking number, and UPS has told me that the package is now missing or was not picked up. I cannot get through to anyone on the phone, which I need urgently to do as UPS cannot give me any more information as it needs to come from the embassy.
Thanks for any help.


Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2008, 09:06:35 PM »
The UPS lost the package?  It's not clear what info you need from the consulate if they dispatched your stuff and gave you a tracking number.


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Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2008, 09:33:33 PM »
It is not clear if the package was picked up or not. UPS's information stops at  a shipping bill and tracking number issued Nov. 4. They can't give me any information until they hear from the consulate, which they won't do unless I can get in touch with someone at the consulate to verify if it was ever picked up. This is why I'm trying to find out if there is a number to call at the consulate.


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Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2008, 10:15:01 PM »
Hmmmm... "Yes, UPS, I just got off the phone with them and they swear it was picked up."  Lying to a government agency is one thing.  Getting a package shipper to earn their money is another.

Also, to use the lingua franca of package carriers tell them to put a trace on the package.
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Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 01:02:46 AM »
Being that the consulate are the ones who made the order to get a tracking number FROM UPS, surely UPS is the one who has a contact number and needs to contact the consulate.

As far as I knew, there is no number -- non-automated at least -- to contact the consulate in NY. Have you tried faxing them?
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Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 09:08:05 AM »
When my spouse visa was issued I had the tracking number for 2 days before it was ever picked up from the consulate. I would ride UPS and have them put a tracer on it. Best thing to do is to check the UPS tracking website and see if it has been picked up from the origin. I doubt that if it has been picked up that the consulate could help you. It is a UPS problem.


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Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2008, 04:23:17 PM »
thanks for all of your help. it came this morning, so i guess i was just in a state of panic.
 i do wish they had a number where you could actually speak with someone though.


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Re: NUMBER FOR UK CONSULATE NYC HELP PLEASE PACKAGE MISSING
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 05:17:15 PM »
Oh! Good news! :) Glad it worked out in the end.
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