Q: I applied for a return visa to france on the 5th of november, it has been almost 3 months and nothing, can I sue them?
I am a moroccan student who studies in france through a staying permit and came to the US as an exchange student. I lost my wallet including my staying permit in the united states. So I applied for a visa to go back to france on the 5th of november. My us visa ended on the 17th of december and I had to leave but I couldn't as I didn't get my papers back. I am but a student, so I don't have money to live in the US for this long. My lease was over and I had to find multiple places to live, I lost job opportunities in france because of this delay, I lost time, money and lots of sleep over this.
A:
It is unfortunate, but losing visa documents can prove devastating. It seems that you have chosen not to leave, so you have fallen out of status. The longer that you stay, the less likely that you will be able to return. Your U.S. visa may be eventually be canceled or revoked.
Given, exceedingly low staffing levels, and the fact that visas are granted as a matter of discretion, perhaps, you can politely seek the personal attention and sympathy of an appropriate consular official. Otherwise, your efforts may be futile.
Look at the positive side, you were not stranded in Nazi Germany! Good luck.
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