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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot myself an interview!
Hiya.. Finally I've a date it June 13th God is great. Any ideas what questions they might ask? Any by the way how long does it take for the visa to be issued, I've read 2 - couple of days or sometimes 2-3 weeks. WEEKS God forbid thats forever.
Good luck with the rest of you waiting.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-13 05:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (elyandmichael @ May 12 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Vj's,

VISA APPROVED in Lima, Peru...thanks a lot to all my VISAJOURNEY FAMILY...thanks for the guides, thanks peter'n'jaime, Conquest (Congratulations for the visa too.),waldo, OBX, Serendipity and ALL my VJ family...

THANKS GOD.!!!!

Now ready for my trip this June 5th....

I love you guys!!!!

Good luck for everybody!!!


Congrats. and live happily ever after

casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-13 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHO ELSE IS WAITING FOR INTERVIEW?????
QUOTE (kevinbui86 @ May 6 2009, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (married1989 @ May 6 2009, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO I HOPE EVERYONES DOING GOOD. STILL WAITING ON MY HUSBANDS INTERVIEW TO BE SCHEDULED, CALLED NVC EVERYDAY THIS WEEK SO FAR, THEY TELL ME THE SAME THING - INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED 2ND WEEK OF EVERY MONTH BLA BLA BLA, BUT CALL BACK AFTER MAY 15 TO SEE IF U GOT JUNE INTERVIEW- GOT NOTHING TO DO BUT WAIT, HOPE IT COMES FAST, MAYBE WHEN I LEAST EXPECT IT. MY HUSBAND WILL BE WITH THE JERUSALEM CONSULATE IN PALESTINE. THERES NOT THAT MANY MEMBERS HERE FROM PALESTINE, SO I DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THEM. IF ANYONE HERE HAS HAD THEIR INTERVIEW AT THE JERUSALEM CONSULATE, WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE AND EXPERIENCE!!??? WISH EVERYONE THE BEST IN THIS JOURNEY.

im waiting for case completion this week. did they say after May 15? i thought its done during the second week of every month?..shouldnt it be May 8th then?



the 11th.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-07 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHO ELSE IS WAITING FOR INTERVIEW?????
QUOTE (D&M @ May 7 2009, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
last night my husband called NVC, and the operator told him to called back 3 weeks later... sad.gif
i can't believe it!!!!!


Hang in there 3 weeks will be here and gone in no time. just hope and pray you will be schd for june.

casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-07 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-846
hi all.. whats an AOS and who will be needing it? What are the contents? Plz enlighten me.
thx in advance
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-17 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete!!!
QUOTE (IamGodsProperty @ May 5 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
luv.gif My case completed today! To God be the glory!!! luv.gif interveiw wont be this month, but at least the case has finally completed. I'm so thankful for all of the encouragement, and questions answerd during this journey, God bless you v'jers



Yes indeed GOD is great! Congrats and may you have a close interview date all the best.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-06 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune Interviewees
QUOTE (Eric&Meijiao @ May 23 2009, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well we got the interview letter in the mail finally.

I posted on tuesday or wednesday that my wife called and they told her the interview was scheduled June 8th and the p4 and interview letter were sent out May 18th.. Lots of time to prepare there ><

I got my ticket and will be in guangzhou June 6th or so.

Now the wife is nervous tongue.gif



Im june 13th
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-28 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInteriew APPROVED on May 27th
QUOTE (TA AHMED TI @ May 27 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI JRs
First Of All, I want to God My Lord Almighty Allah for his blessing on me, my wife, and everyone, without Allah, nothing happens. Without Allah's blessing, we cannot do anything.
I also want to thank all JRs, your support has been incredible, thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
My wife's interview finally has approved and she will pick up her visa tomorrow (Thursday) and inchaa allah I'll fly to Morocco Friday, it's really a big relief whistling.gif the longest 5 months of my life.
Good Luck for everyone out there who still waiting.
thanks again everyone.
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kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Mashallah... congrats im really happy for you guys I have my interview in 2 weeks, inshallah all goes well for me too please pray.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-05-28 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD LUCK JUNE INTERVIEWS!!
QUOTE (married1989 @ Jun 5 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone, i just wanted to wish everyone with upcoming interviews good luck!! My husband Mohammed has his interview in 18 more days, getting nervous and keep thinking "what if, what if", i guess its normal but i wish us all good luck!!!! May we all be reunited with our spouses soon!! I guess we should just think about positive things like when they get here. Me an Mo wanna have our first child when he gets here, i know im only 20 and that might be a little young but i love babies and cant wait! BUT, gotta get through the interview first!!!!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!




Yeah I know.. my interview is next saturday can't believe its so soon. The waiting game is almost over. Good luck to all of us indeed.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-06-06 05:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Question plz


salam = hi
plz = please
coz = because

Try to write in English? Priceless...
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Hats off to christeen its really great to see people with sense of understanding. good.gif And to tygrys there is a huge difference between SALAM and HI they are totally different i suggust you educate yourself before you correct others.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2009-09-26 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy CASE in NVC NOW help me

:thumbs:

Good luck.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2010-11-02 21:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
hi dear.. first of all there is no such thing such as a sign or whatever its either ur gonna get it or they will put u under AP. Yes they do take your passport from you then they ask u to pay the fee by fedex. the duration various could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks. so stay cool things will fall into place soon inshallah.
casperyFemaleSaudi Arabia2010-11-02 21:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI was asked about my salary......
Drug or crime money? lol :lol:
I barely can live, i am not rich, I spend all my salary the first 2 weeks of the month...bills, electricity, phone, food, transportation, house rent etc...
I have no save in the bank. I get my salary in cash from my work.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-08-10 17:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI was asked about my salary......
Hi everyone
Today was my interview , it was going fine the 2 CO were so nice ( a guy and a girl). But when I was called the third time to get the final decision, the CO gave me the blue note, in the back ,where titled ,( In order to complete your application , please provide the following :
* ( your bank statement for the last 3 months and employment letter with your salary and length of service . )
I tolled the CO that I get my salary in cash from my work, so, he asked me to,then, bring a letter from my work that explain my salary and length of service. Then he gave me my passport back, and he asked me not to send it to the embassy until he calls me.
I provided the form I-134 and a joint sponsor form I-864 affidavit of support.
They also kept my original birth certificate and my divorce decree.
I have never read or saw a k1 beneficiary here mentioning a such issue.
Most of people talk about that they do not count at all the salary or the assets of the beneficiary.
Why me ?
Any one can advice or help or explain ?
Thanks to everyone who will interfere.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-08-10 15:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI was asked about my salary......
The delay was from my side. I got the packet3 late, and it took me long to get the Affidavit of support from my fiancee, she was not convinced that it is important until i showed her the instructions that the embassy sent to me. She called the USCIS and the NVC and she said that this form is not important, finally she realized it is important and she sent it.
I am sure they were not asking for her bank account statement, it was clear they want mine.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-08-10 15:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI was asked about my salary......
Hi everyone
Today was my interview , it was going fine the 2 CO were so nice ( a guy and a girl). But when I was called the third time to get the final decision, the CO gave me the blue note, in the back ,where titled ,( In order to complete your application , please provide the following :
* ( your bank statement for the last 3 months and employment letter with your salary and length of service . )
I tolled the CO that I get my salary in cash from my work, so, he asked me to,then, bring a letter from my work that explain my salary and length of service. Then he gave me my passport back, and he asked me not to send it to the embassy until he calls me.
I provided the form I-134 and a joint sponsor form I-864 affidavit of support.
They also kept my original birth certificate and my divorce decree.
I have never read or saw a k1 beneficiary here mentioning a such issue.
Most of people talk about that they do not count at all the salary or the assets of the beneficiary.
Why me ?
Any one can advice or help or explain ?
Thanks to everyone who will interfere.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-08-10 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2nd interview
Hi to everyone.
I did the K1 visa interview last August, and now after about 4 months of waiting the Embassy called and they asked me to appear again in front of the CO.
For what I must do double interview? What kind of questions they are going to ask me ?
Is it normal someone does 2 interview? NB : I provided all the papers and documents they asked. And they tolled my fiancee that they do not need any more papers or documents.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-11-30 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNationality has a relation with denial ?

you should look up some of the other members here on vj that have come thru from saudi its a hard country even if your married to get your visa from.......from what i can remember about a year ago there was a married couple he was not from saudi but working in saudi... they had to really work hard to get his visa.....

my prayers are with you

sara

Yes I know that Guy, and he was from Syria , and he was K1 like me, and his Fiancee was 19 years older than him, and he got the visa just 4 months after he did the interview, and I asked him about the Affidavit of support, and I discovered that i did exactly like he did. But I was denied.

Thank you very much.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-08 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNationality has a relation with denial ?

Hi,
First of all I am sorry for your denial, about your concern that the nacionality could be a factor to deny a visa, I dont really think it could be, first of all, they dont evaluate the beneficiary, they just evaluate the petitioner, thats the reason why they asked you for the I 134 form affidavit of support and other proofs of income.
If they say that you are inelegible for the visa due you could become a public charge, they probably have seen that your fiance dont reach the income that they ask for. What was the reason why they asked you to have a second interview? Do they ask you to bring more doccumentation?

No, they did not ask me to present any additional documents to the second interview. I think the CO was ready to deny it because she decided it very fast , in just 5 minutes, I was informed that i am denied.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-08 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNationality has a relation with denial ?

Is that what the paperwork said? That you were denied because you are from Yemen?

I'm curious. Can you please share exactly what they put on the letter which states why you were denied.

Thank you for conserning, what the paper work said is mentioned at the beginning of my portal here.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNationality has a relation with denial ?
My k1 visa was denied maybe I am from Yemen.
My fiancee friend could bring her fiance from morocco even she was not working at that time and she had no income, so, why me ? Is because I am from Yemen they make it harder ?
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

Sorry if i missed this, but did you submit supporting documents, such as w2 forms for past 3 years for your co-sponsor, paystubs and/or letter of employment ?

did u also provide an AOS thou you are not working currently, i believe this is still needed. I'm really sorry about the agony that you're going thru with this process being that it has been so long already :/

this really has me personally scared, because ill be in the same boat...where im submitting my best friends information for AOS with an I-134...


All the best, be in contact with the consulate and find out what can be further done.

best,
Ro

Thank you very much. And, Yes, we provided the documents that show the last 3 years of the tax return of the co-sponsor.
I would do my best to know what I can do more to get my application again on the normal way. Thank you very much god bless you.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-08 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you obtain and present the documents listed above and/or the following: *
( please note you are welcome to submit additional information for Consular Officer's review for reconsideration of 212(a)(4) above.

THEY ARE TELLING YOU FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN. To me it looks like you still can do something about it. They didn't tell you what was exactly the problem with your in laws affidavits?

Thank you
But the problem is that they do not tell me what should i do, what do I am short of as document(s)... They just say they forward the case to NVC and the petitioner is going to be contacted,
so, what can i do ? Is it acceptable I send a message to the Embassy here and ask them to kindly explain me again why i am denied and what i need to fix it? Or writing to the embassy is a silly idea cuz they wont replay ?
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-08 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

ill go out on an extreme here.. i think cuz ur a guy going to a female who doesnt work affects u.. and u caught a moody CO..
now, apart from submittin da co-sponsors I-134 form did u any other documents to show she really is a doctor and makes all that income.. maybe her doctor license, employer letter.. remember u said dat u tried another sister outta of state before, so dey mite not be believing this is another sister dat makes that much and why wldnt u hv started wit dis sister as a co-sponsor in da first place..

The sister that lives in different State was offering that first, and she said she is going to help, so, we accepted her help first, and her income is also very high.
The Dr. is almost 60 years old, not a new Dr. She presented also all the Tax return of the last 3 Years.. so, everything in clear that she is rich... lol.
Thank you very much , thanks to everyone here..
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-08 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

aside from the forms you submitted or failed to submit, it's also all the information you provided or how you asked the quuestions that made the CO decide to give you 221g. any that you would like to share?

also, you said your fiancee will go back to work after surgery. did she work before? did you submit her latest income tax return? or how long has she had not work?

the basis of the 221g is not being able to, in simple terms, prove that she will be able to support you once you're in the US. did you submit proof that your sister-in-law owns the medical center (because to the CO, it's unbelievable that the sister is rich and your fiancee doesn't have income).

if your fiancee has work for a short period of time, then it's acceptable but if she has not worked ever for instance, then that's a different story.

bottom line is your (and even you, with any assets you have)has to show ALL proofs you can possibly get to show that you will not later on be a financial burden to the US (because your fiancee is looking like one already).

do and redo the two forms 1364 and ready an i864 and.

My Fiancee did not work for long time, exactly since 2006 > And Yes, we provided papers that show that my fiancee sister owns and has a medical center and she is now establishing also a new center for substance abuse treatment.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-08 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied
Now who can help and tell me what I can do? How much time should I wait till the Embassy here in Saudi forward the case to the NVC ?
What I can do?
If My fiancee engaged in a work will that help?
I really can not think well, I am losing my mind.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

It is not clear that the I-864 would be enforceable where it was executed for the issuance of a non-immigrant visa. It is clearly not intended or appropriate to execute such an agreement as a prerequisite to obtaining a visa that only authorizes a 90 day stay. In fact, guidelines in the adjudicators field manual dictate that it not be used for non-immigrant visas.

Thank you very much, but I could not understand anything of this . Can you explain it more simply ?
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

Then, the only reason I can think that they won't accept it (if they are telling you the real reason) is that they are afraid that they won't be able to hold the sponsors to it. That's why I suggested the I-864 in its place because that can be enforced.

Hope you get some answers.

The affidavit of support presented by he sister the Dr. was I-864 .
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied
I just do not know how much time will it take now to forward the case back to NVC ? Are we going to be able to continue the same case? Or we maybe need to file a new petition ?
Please the sisters and brothers who like to help , please read well what I wrote first, I exactly put what is on the paper they gave it to me today at the end of the interview.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

Maybe it is because the I-134 is not legally enforceable? Is your fiancee's sister a USC? Maybe (and I'm not certain of this) the consulate can/will accept an I-864 in its place since that IS legally enforceable (but I believe the sponsor must be a USC in this case).

They are all USA citizens....
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

They will not approve you if they believe that you will become a burden of the government. If they believe that you'll seek economic support from the government you'll be denied. Does she have family members that can file an affidavit for you? Anyone else that is willing to say they'll support you once you get here?

2 sisters of my fiancee filled an affidavit of support, both of them have strong and high income... they refused the first affidavit because that sister lives in different State, and they asked us to bring an affidavit of support from her family in Michigan , not in different state, then he sister ( the Dr.)who has a medical center, and who has high income, so, it is enough I think.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

Without a sponsor with adequate income a denial is inevitable and should not be a surprise.

It was a good one, the affidavit of support we provided. (150.000 US dollars annually)
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied

If your fiancee is not working and has no income, why are you surprised with the denial ? Did you submit an affidavit of support ? Were you aware it is a key part of the petition ?

yes, WE FILLED AN AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT MADE BY HER SISTER WHO OWNS A MEDICAL CENTER AND SHE IS A DR. AND HER INCOME IS HIGHER THAN $ 150,000 ANNUALLY.
My fiancee is waiting for her surgery, she will do it in the next Feb. after that she will go back to work.
The questions, are we able to fix this ? Are we able to do anything , specially that the Embassy said we can send them the further documents.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Denied
Hi

Today I went to the second interview,,,,,, a new CO wanted to restart from the biggining, and she grilled me by the questions... Finally she informed me that I am denied and gave me a paper that explains why :
Ineligible to receive a visa under the following section(s) :

- Section 221(g) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The following remarks apply in your case :
( Please note that your case is being forwarded to NVC for further processing. The petitioner will be contacted to complete the process.

-Section 212(a)(4) : which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone likely to become a public charge.

- Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you obtain and present the documents listed above and/or the following: *
( please note you are welcome to submit additional information for Consular Officer's review for reconsideration of 212(a)(4) above.

What does all that mean?
What should I do in this case ?
They denied it because my fiancee is not working and she has no income ,,, but why we asked to file an affidavit of support?
For what it is going to be used this affidavit ?
I am lost and frustrated and can not believe what happened.
Confidence2011MaleSaudi Arabia2011-12-07 14:06:00