Melissa Petek How is it a job for a consulate to resolve. It is a private matter. Clearly his present concubine does not want to offer care. His financial circumstances need to be teased out. The embassy will repatriate a destitute citizen but these funds must be paid back to the State.

It is the western way not to help out a close relative (uncle).

@Paul ***

Exactly. As will other members of this group.

@Paul ***

That’s an elaborate tale with unnecessary detail. It paints a certain picture.

@Paul ***

This is pure fiction. Discuss a true case not hypotheticals

@Russell **********

they wear baseball caps indoors and out. And even better when they are saluting the dignified return of the remains. all class

@Naman ******

They are like the queen. Never explain; never explanation. Harsh but those are their rules.

Had you not heard that before applying?

@Naman ******

When anything online goes wrong, the first question should be - what have I done wrong? Being assured of your correctness lacks introspection. Blaming the Mumbai consulate has a similar ring to it.

@Todd ********

A painful life lesson. It does teach us to pay attention to detail.

@Greg *******

some subscribers may not recognise tongue in cheek…

Interested to know why you give this advice …