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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denial. relationship for immigration purpose. badly depressed,

Situations such as is described by the OP can be appealed - the realistic chance of approval for THIS visa application is very low.

The Consulate has detemined that the purpose of the relationship is for the beneficiary to immigrate to the USA and basically has told the OP that there is no basis to prove a bonafied relationship. If the Consulate had wanted additional proof, he would have issued a 221(g) and given 30 days for the OP and the petitioner to submit more evidence. However - the Consulate has decided to return the petition to USCIS. Once in USCIS's hands the petition will either be readjudicated and sent again to the Embassy or USCIS will issue a NOIR - Notice of intent to revoke. Either way, the odds of VISA approval are slim. Why? Let's assume that USCIS reaffirms the petition. The petition is then sent again to the very Embassy and most likely the SAME Consulate who found intent to fraud the first time. Another interview will be held with the SAME Consulate. What do YOU think the outcome will be?

Best bet.. Withdraw this peition. Start fresh with the petitioner making another trip to spend time with the beneficiary and keep EVERYTHING proving a bonafied relationship. OR - marry, and get everything possible to prove bonafied marriage.

This will be an uphill battle, but refiling either K-1 or CR-1 is the most likley path to approval IF they prove legitimate relationship.

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Situations such as is described by the OP can be appealed - the realistic chance of approval for THIS visa application is very low.

The Consulate has detemined that the purpose of the relationship is for the beneficiary to immigrate to the USA and basically has told the OP that there is no basis to prove a bonafied relationship. If the Consulate had wanted additional proof, he would have issued a 221(g) and given 30 days for the OP and the petitioner to submit more evidence. However - the Consulate has decided to return the petition to USCIS. Once in USCIS's hands the petition will either be readjudicated and sent again to the Embassy or USCIS will issue a NOIR - Notice of intent to revoke. Either way, the odds of VISA approval are slim. Why? Let's assume that USCIS reaffirms the petition. The petition is then sent again to the very Embassy and most likely the SAME Consulate who found intent to fraud the first time. Another interview will be held with the SAME Consulate. What do YOU think the outcome will be?

Best bet.. Withdraw this peition. Start fresh with the petitioner making another trip to spend time with the beneficiary and keep EVERYTHING proving a bonafied relationship. OR - marry, and get everything possible to prove bonafied marriage.

This will be an uphill battle, but refiling either K-1 or CR-1 is the most likley path to approval IF they prove legitimate relationship.


souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-11-19 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denial. relationship for immigration purpose. badly depressed,

Here's the problem... The Consulate has determined that your relationship is not real and its only for the purpose of you to immigrate to the USA. The Consulate is not asking you to submit more evidence of a bonafied relationship, at least as far as the Consulate is concerned - there is nothing left to discuss.

While getting a congressman involved may help when you are having problems at the USCIS level, they are pretty much powerless when it comes to the DOS stage (and that is who the Consulate works for - the US Department of State).

While it is sad, here are the facts: Your papers will be sent back to USCIS for "review". Before a human hand ever touches the file at USCIS, it will expire and you will have no choice other than to re-file and begin the process again from the beginning or decide to marry and try your luck by going the CR-1 route.

***If you simply refile again or just get married you will be amlost surely denied again. You will need to overcome the Consulate's determination that your relationship is not real, and that includes many more trips from your fiance to spend time with you...

I wish you luck.

Derailing commnet
Let your congressman contact the embassy

Here's the problem... The Consulate has determined that your relationship is not real and its only for the purpose of you to immigrate to the USA. The Consulate is not asking you to submit more evidence of a bonafied relationship, at least as far as the Consulate is concerned - there is nothing left to discuss.

While getting a congressman involved may help when you are having problems at the USCIS level, they are pretty much powerless when it comes to the DOS stage (and that is who the Consulate works for - the US Department of State).

While it is sad, here are the facts: Your papers will be sent back to USCIS for "review". Before a human hand ever touches the file at USCIS, it will expire and you will have no choice other than to re-file and begin the process again from the beginning or decide to marry and try your luck by going the CR-1 route.

***If you simply refile again or just get married you will be amlost surely denied again. You will need to overcome the Consulate's determination that your relationship is not real, and that includes many more trips from your fiance to spend time with you...

I wish you luck.


souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-11-18 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate?
To get to National Population commission in lagos.Board bus to Ojuelegba.take another bus to Bode Thomas.alight at the Last Bus stop.
Ask around for it.its less than a min walk from the bus stop.
To apply for the attestation.you need an affidavit for age declaration.declaration shld be from immediate family
2 passports fotos.
You can reach this no: 08023284642 Mr.Lawal,he is a staff
the cost is still N2500 except u want it done faster.
Good luck with ur journey

Yes i believe someone can get it for you,as far as the requested affidavit is provided
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-04 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresORIGINALS VS SCANNED COPIES during Interview
Thanks everyone
Wanted to know if its Generally acceptable to present the scanned copies,cos of the proposed strike in Nigeria.
I will print more of our IM's n call record
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-06 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresORIGINALS VS SCANNED COPIES during Interview
My interview comes up next week.My fiancee would be coming down to Nigeria next thursday with the supporting documents for my interview.The bad feeling is Nigeria Begins a Nationwide Strike Next Monday,which will ground movement,both Air,water n Land.
I'll like to know if scanning the documents for my interview will be acceptable by the embassy.So as to prevent missing things entirely,cos i cant say how long the strike might be.It just might be called off on tuesday,but its certain to hold on MONDAY.while she is leaving the states on Wednesday.
If you have had your interview in Lagos with scanned or photocopied docs,Kindly share
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-06 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond Interview
Then what was the reason for not issuing the VISA early.
Provide additional docs that shows ongoing relationship since ur last interview.
The medicals is valid 6mths to the time of ur interview,its only needed at interview
Best of Luck
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-06 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphone records ???
I did Visited Airtel and Called MTN for my Call records.After Airtel asked me to provide the Court affidavit and Police report,i was told i needed a letter from the embassy as well (I knew the Embassy wasnt going to give).
MTN Said they dont give out Call records except on security issues.
Reading through the Packet 3/4, its stated that the TELEPHONE RECORD SHOULD BE FROM THE US CITIZEN,So she is providing that even though i do most of the calling to her.I am sure it will be accepted if your US fiance/spouse Provides the Phone records
Best of Luck
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-05 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding advice
If they havent MeT face to face.then they are not qualified for either fiancee or spouse visa.
The major requirement ils to have met at least once in the past one year.
If they cant meet in Nigeria,they can choose another country of their choice.without meeting,sorry petition wont be approved,talkless of getting to lagos consulate
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-13 02:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa
@ sandra..
I think it will be best option for him to move down to Nigeria..You can mail the embassy on the need to have to interview done in Nigeria.Just telling them the need for him to be in Nigeria as his visa is due rather than him being questioned at that point
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-08-25 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa
It was a mistake using the uk address while you knew he had being residing illegally there.I am hoping during his interview he wont be questioned on his status there.
You can only pray and hope it doesnt get to be mentioned.what was the initial visa duration he had..did he ever renew it.
Just be hopeful
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-08-25 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Citizen Overstay

No, they don't care about your overstay. The only potential issue is the affidavit of support, but if you have a co-sponsor, you should be fine.


Its less important for you.So No it doesnt Matter
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-19 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello All !! Newbie Here
if u calmly read the guilds,u wont be needing a lawyer who only needs your money,except if u ve criminal history(chronic).
Take time to visit d uscis website n read/follow instructions as well
Happy Visajourney
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-18 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa interview

I filed a K1 petition for him in 2010 and I withdrew it in March 2011 because they were asking for evidence. I lied on the letter of intetnt by saying that I met him in 2008 during my uncle's funeral. But the truth is that I met him in 2006 on a social network and we met for the first time last year February. So when I filed the new petition i explained that we met through a social network. So when he went for the interview today the CO brought out the file from the old petition and said the story of how we met didn't add up, that the story from the first petition was different from the second one. He didn't even ask him any question but he took the affidavit of support documents from him and also wanted to take our e-mail records. When I filed the second petition I didn't want to lie again.

Are you a Nigerian by Birth.Perhaps you failed to know you were dealing with Americans,who had records.You still can try calling the embassy and detail them about your MISTAKE and let them know how much you guys love eachother.
If you are a Nigerian by Birth,Pls move home to him for a couple of months,n visit the embassy during this time
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-20 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa interview
Waoh sorry abt the Outcome.Was your fiancee nervous during the interview?
How long have you guys met?
How do you communicate?
What were the questions asked during the interview
You can contact the embassy directly to get a download of the interview session.Hopefully someone at the embassy will let you know what went wrong
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-19 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForegin fiance required to show proof of work history
Smiles ...Someone Just Answered you
NO
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-20 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresre-evaluation
Its often said that the duration cld months.
Have u confirmed,where the petition is currently,cld still b in lagos
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-18 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan this be a red flag?
No its not a problem in the Lagos Consulate as far as you can prove genuine relationship
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-01-22 06:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa
It will be sent via email.u can also download the packet 3/4 online.
Ready thourough and fill the form.when emailing the embassy always quote ur LAG no
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-02-07 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan the London Consulate process my Nigerian fiance's visa if he is working/living in the UK

London embassy can only process his case if he is residing in the UK legally at the time of the interview. They will ask for proof of his legal status. So if his work permit is not renewed, he'll have to go back and interview in Nigeria.

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
November is a long time from Now.Hopefully his papers will be renewed prior his interview date
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-02-09 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this going to be a problem at the interview???

Many Nigerian couples marry but because it is rumored that K1's are either faster/easier they try to do a K1. If the consulate sees emails where they call each other husband and wife they get denied. Ghana tends to be a lot like Nigeria in consulate mindset. A big red flag.



Seconded,I know someone that got denied for this reason
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-02-28 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate
From what i read.Lagos Consulate Does not accept Affidavit.You can visit the nearest Local Government for issuance of Birth Certificate
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-07-15 05:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDV lottery and K1 Visa petition
did u win the lottery and went for interview?
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2012-04-10 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmuch older woman/younger man
How abt religion,there seem to be a flag on that as well in India
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-11-28 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - describe how you met (Question-18)
Ours was simple.we met online ,stated the year .the dates she came around.things she love and how accepting everyone was to her and how much we want to be together
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-10-07 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the process...

Are there things Your Fiancee isnt telling You

Dont know of any strictness in Islam here in Nigeria that forbids you both Meeting.

What Part of Nigeria is he from.

Is it that you are unable to fly or incapable due to your state.

Hopefully You can have an easier way to meet him, but i doubt his getting a Visiting VISA from Nigeria

The Consular Officer knowing the indepth reason why you are unable to travel down to Nigera


souleymonNot TellingNigeria2013-05-27 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait before starting K-1 Visa process?
Whenever u decide.U definately dont Need a Lawyer
souleymonNot TellingNigeria2011-12-31 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE NUMBER AT LAST
Dwheels76 I think you re right, we better start call NVC now,I thought they would only talk or give the case number to the petitional, well after all my wife is going this sunday,and yeah I went ahead and did a police report without a case number at hand,and why did it was bcos, since they need the oringnal, now if this one I did this month expires,i do I send her another one?
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-19 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE NUMBER AT LAST
I see you got approved on the 30th of January,you u re with a case number,well I have been approved since 23rd of January and I have never called NVC, may since u got a case number, maybe my case number is waiting for us once my wife travel back to the state this weekend, she would start calling NVC
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-19 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE NUMBER AT LAST
Congratulations,
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-19 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP IR1 VISA . Affidavit of Support
Why don't you check the NVC tread, you should be able to know which is better, weither to wait or download
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-25 09:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport stamps evidence of bonafide
Well for me stamps re very important ongoing relationship evidence as long as face time is concern,well I don't know the stage u re right now,but am in NVC stage and I plan to use all my wife stamp visit as part of my own side loading at the NVC stage
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-26 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary ID number?
Well my IIN number was given over the phone, while our beneficial i.d came with a hard copy by mail from NVC, or maybe they sent it to by email, bcos they also asked for our email address too
Well my IIN number was given over the phone, while our beneficial i.d came with a hard copy by mail from NVC, or maybe they sent it to by email, bcos they also asked for our email address too
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-27 17:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 question regarding who is immigrating with you (split topic)
Thank you everyone,just want to be double sure, something this question re some how direct or indirect, once again thank you everyone
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-29 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 question regarding who is immigrating with you (split topic)
Pls let me so as to be sure am filling the ds260 too,where it also said is ur spouse immigrating to the USA with you? And is ur spouse immigrating to the USA at a later date to join you?,now am the petitional and my wife the USA citizen as already gone back to her base,and I am in my own.country right now,so what do u put for the answer, realy appreciate if anyone can help clear this, thank you
Pls let me so as to be sure am filling the ds260 too,where it also said is ur spouse immigrating to the USA with you? And is ur spouse immigrating to the USA at a later date to join you?,now am the petitional and my wife the USA citizen as already gone back to her base,and I am in my own.country right now,so what do u put for the answer, realy appreciate if anyone can help clear this, thank you
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-29 05:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN and Case number NVC
Pls make me understand, am also in NVC stage got my case number over the phone and on that same day got a hard copy from NVC too where I saw my i.d number,what other parkage re u still waiting for? Did u get a hard copy like me from NVC? Is that the parkage you re talking about?
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-29 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260- question on have you ever been refused a US visa?
OK, but mine I only applied for a visit visa to see my wife,but I only paid visa fee at the bank,i did t get an appointment for interview before I stopped the process,I think I should NO right
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-29 17:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjoint sponsorship questions (split topic)
Hello everyone this all this Co sponsor stuff is a little bit confussing,my wife is a little short of the need amount to sponsor me, so my younger brothers wife is going to be my Co sponsor, and she makes over the needed amount, is my wife still need to fill out the 1-864 and my Co spouse with fill out 1-864a right,now what and what does she need to get or put together so she can get them ready to be my sponsor?
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-30 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused - NVC Stage
Thanks for information, it's also helpful to me
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-03-29 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat type of tax transcript to submit to NVC?
Well interesting topic to right now,am filling out the AOS too,my wife as fill for her 2013 tax,but the transcript is not ready, then she put pending and I was advice to use a tax form for 2013 and since she av the transcript of 2011 and 2012,now pay stub(s)working for the state government can one print pay stub(s) online?
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-04-11 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 RFE
Wow it could be a fake check list,but av you called NVC?am about send my 1-864 this week,av to go through mine again,if I were u? I would call now
peace of my mindMaleNigeria2014-04-15 08:46:00