Denial?!

Sorry about that Emmy. I can be dead harsh without meaning to be.

Ever feel like you're going nowhere fast?

All the time.

Hang in there. Im sure you'll find a way that works - I hope its very soon.

Take care,
Sarah

Hi all,

Just thought I'd let you know...  The consulate apparently hasn't even returned my $185 filing fee.  They kept the money order!  Even though they denied it on the basis of jurisdiction - NOT my eligibility - and therefore didn't even file the thing!  That's daylight robbery!

Anyone know the rules on this...?

Thanks

S.

Hi all,

Just thought I'd let you know...  The consulate apparently hasn't even returned my $185 filing fee.  They kept the money order!  Even though they denied it on the basis of jurisdiction - NOT my eligibility - and therefore didn't even file the thing!  That's daylight robbery!

Anyone know the rules on this...?

Thanks

S.

I can kind of see their reasoning.  According to their rules (which, admittedly, are unwritten!) you applied too soon and as far as they're concerned, your wife wasn't in the UK on a spousal visa long enough before beginning DCF to establish residency.  So, if she hadn't established UK residency , she couldn't use DCF and her application was supposed to have to originated in the US...so they didn't have jurisdiction over her application.  Basically, she applied to the wrong office and they're penalising her for it.   

I agree. Thats totally unfair. I dont know the rules myself but Id get on the horn and give 'em hell.

Hi all,

My lawyers got it wrong (they returned the application to them instead of us) and told me that the money order was kept...  The money order was in fact returned...

Thanks!

S.

well that is some good news indeed.

At least one good bit of good news then!!!

Emmy,

Quick question. Did you register with the U.S. Embassy on there website as residing abroad (in the UK)? Mine was turned down but I am wondering if that is the reason.

Seth