Hello,
My girlfriend of about 7 years applied for a student visa earlier this week and was denied. All of the paperwork seemed to be in order, but I'm not sure what happened. She is considering whether she should reapply or not. I was listed on her paperwork as her sponsor. Since I've been with her for so long, I would even consider going the marriage route to get her over here, but I don't really want to do that now, and also my paperwork wouldn't be able to show that I could provide financial support (even though I can). Any advice? I am a US Citizen and she is a Japanese Citizen.
Should my girlfriend reapply or what do you suggest? |
#2
Little_My
-
- Members
-
Platinum Member
- Joined: 16 Feb 2011
- Filed for: Adjustment of Status (approved)
- Filing Location: Chicago Lockbox
-
Country:
Finland
Posted 18 August 2012 - 07:09 AM
Without knowing why she was denied, it's impossible to say whether she should re-apply or not. It would make no point reapplying with the same paperwork as she did the first time, because that obviously didn't work out for her. Most likely, she wasn't able to convince the IO she had strong enough ties to Japan.
Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident
02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall
03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox
03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS
03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions
03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed
03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms
03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011
03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done
05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02
06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th
07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location
07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)
07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received
07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS
08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail
("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011
02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall
03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox
03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS
03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions
03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed
03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms
03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011
03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done
05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02
06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th
07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location
07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)
07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received
07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS
08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail
("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011
#3
canadian_wife
-
- Members
-
Elite Member
- Joined: 24 Aug 2008
- City:Canada
- Filed for: Removing Conditions (approved)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
-
Country:
Canada
Posted 18 August 2012 - 07:48 AM
What type of program was she accepted to, thus justifying her student visa?
Good luck
Good luck
USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1
NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC
Medical
May 4, 2009
Interview
May, 26, 2009
POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA
Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1
NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC
Medical
May 4, 2009
Interview
May, 26, 2009
POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA
Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS
#4
Boiler
-
- Members
-
Elder Member
- Joined: 13 Jan 2004
- City:Colorado
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: Nebraska Service Center
- Local Office: Denver
-
Country:
Wales
Posted 18 August 2012 - 08:09 AM
Better if she uses her own funds.
Nothing I say should in any way be construed as a breach of VJ TOS.
If you misread it that way, read again and do not put any spin on it.
#5
Que Saudade
-
- Members
-
I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
- Joined: 01 Sep 2010
- Filed for: Adjustment of Status (approved)
- Filing Location: California Service Center
-
Country:
Brazil
Posted 18 August 2012 - 08:30 AM
Did she have an I-20 from SEVIS?
"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
K1 Guides and Info
K1 AOS Guide
Link for Rio de Janeiro Consulate's instructions for K1 Visas. They give you this link instead of a packet 3. Everything you need for interview in Rio is here. Boa Sorte
K1 Guides and Info
K1 AOS Guide
Link for Rio de Janeiro Consulate's instructions for K1 Visas. They give you this link instead of a packet 3. Everything you need for interview in Rio is here. Boa Sorte
#6
Posted 18 August 2012 - 07:51 PM
-I really, really appreciate the replies. Would the interviewing person actually give the reason as to why she was denied, if she just straight up asked them?
-She was born and raised in Japan and her whole family is in Japan, so I don't know how she can have stronger ties to Japan.
-She was accepted to the P.I. Art Center in New York, I believe that she had a 3 classes a week program. Each semester was something like 4 months of study and 2 months of vacation.
-If I remember correctly, Yes, I believe she has a Sevis number
-I guess it is better to show that she is her own sponsor rather than having me as the sponsor, but she doesn't have enough money of her own, and I don't really think her mother wants to help her. Plus, maybe we kind of rushed things, so that's why my name and money was presented as sponsorship.
****She's worried that since she was already denied (this just happened like 1 week ago), that if she reapplies again, and is denied again, it may look really bad on her record. What do you think? Also, if she applied again and put her self as the sponsor, would that raise red flags with the Visa Officers because she changed sponsors? Would she be able to make a quick change, or would she have to start the whole process over and get another i-20, because she received that with me as a sponsor?
Any help would be appreciated.
-She was born and raised in Japan and her whole family is in Japan, so I don't know how she can have stronger ties to Japan.
-She was accepted to the P.I. Art Center in New York, I believe that she had a 3 classes a week program. Each semester was something like 4 months of study and 2 months of vacation.
-If I remember correctly, Yes, I believe she has a Sevis number
-I guess it is better to show that she is her own sponsor rather than having me as the sponsor, but she doesn't have enough money of her own, and I don't really think her mother wants to help her. Plus, maybe we kind of rushed things, so that's why my name and money was presented as sponsorship.
****She's worried that since she was already denied (this just happened like 1 week ago), that if she reapplies again, and is denied again, it may look really bad on her record. What do you think? Also, if she applied again and put her self as the sponsor, would that raise red flags with the Visa Officers because she changed sponsors? Would she be able to make a quick change, or would she have to start the whole process over and get another i-20, because she received that with me as a sponsor?
Any help would be appreciated.
Edited by Trymester3, 18 August 2012 - 07:51 PM.
#7
canadian_wife
-
- Members
-
Elite Member
- Joined: 24 Aug 2008
- City:Canada
- Filed for: Removing Conditions (approved)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
-
Country:
Canada
Posted 18 August 2012 - 08:07 PM
What sort of program is the PI Art Center?
Family ties are weak, as it is assumed that she will grow up and eventually leave her family, especially if her boyfriend is in the US and financially sponsoring her
The financials have already been recorded, even if she applies as her own sponsor she can expect questions.
What happened to the school's offer? When does the program start?
Good luck
Family ties are weak, as it is assumed that she will grow up and eventually leave her family, especially if her boyfriend is in the US and financially sponsoring her
The financials have already been recorded, even if she applies as her own sponsor she can expect questions.
What happened to the school's offer? When does the program start?
Good luck
USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1
NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC
Medical
May 4, 2009
Interview
May, 26, 2009
POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA
Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1
NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC
Medical
May 4, 2009
Interview
May, 26, 2009
POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA
Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS
#8
Darnell
-
- Members
-
Wuhan Rocks !
- Joined: 21 May 2008
- City:Irving/Wuhan/Chengdu/Liverpool
- State:Texas
- Filed for: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
- Filing Location: National Benefits Center
- Local Office: Dallas
-
Country:
China
Posted 18 August 2012 - 08:09 PM
did she show acceptance letter during interview ? or was it already in the casefile ?
Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.
#9
Boiler
-
- Members
-
Elder Member
- Joined: 13 Jan 2004
- City:Colorado
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: Nebraska Service Center
- Local Office: Denver
-
Country:
Wales
Posted 18 August 2012 - 09:58 PM
what sort of degree is she studying, BA, MA what?
Nothing I say should in any way be construed as a breach of VJ TOS.
If you misread it that way, read again and do not put any spin on it.
#10
Posted 18 August 2012 - 10:50 PM
did she show acceptance letter during interview ? or was it already in the casefile ?
I'm not sure if she did. I have to ask her. Her semester was supposed to start on October 1st.
It isn't for a BA or MA, she was trying to go to ART school because she's more interested in ART than in studying English at an ESL school
#11
Que Saudade
-
- Members
-
I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
- Joined: 01 Sep 2010
- Filed for: Adjustment of Status (approved)
- Filing Location: California Service Center
-
Country:
Brazil
Posted 18 August 2012 - 11:06 PM
So one of the requirements for the student visa is
-Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study.
Since you were the sponsor, did you show sufficient funds for the course of study?
I am inclined to think that since you were the sponsor, even if you showed sufficient funds to complete the course of study (tuition, books etc...) that since her family was not contributing (which would be the norm for students) that this raised some questions.
As for as the letter of acceptance question, she could not have had a SEVIS generated I-20 from the university had she not been accepted.
-Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study.
Since you were the sponsor, did you show sufficient funds for the course of study?
I am inclined to think that since you were the sponsor, even if you showed sufficient funds to complete the course of study (tuition, books etc...) that since her family was not contributing (which would be the norm for students) that this raised some questions.
As for as the letter of acceptance question, she could not have had a SEVIS generated I-20 from the university had she not been accepted.
Edited by Que Saudade, 18 August 2012 - 11:16 PM.
"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
K1 Guides and Info
K1 AOS Guide
Link for Rio de Janeiro Consulate's instructions for K1 Visas. They give you this link instead of a packet 3. Everything you need for interview in Rio is here. Boa Sorte
K1 Guides and Info
K1 AOS Guide
Link for Rio de Janeiro Consulate's instructions for K1 Visas. They give you this link instead of a packet 3. Everything you need for interview in Rio is here. Boa Sorte
#12
Boiler
-
- Members
-
Elder Member
- Joined: 13 Jan 2004
- City:Colorado
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: Nebraska Service Center
- Local Office: Denver
-
Country:
Wales
Posted 18 August 2012 - 11:10 PM
I looked at the web site it said the college had 100% guaranteed acceptance.
It seemed the way they promote themselves more a mill for F1 students.
I suggest she re focus and decide on a more testing programme with a more recognised school.
It seemed the way they promote themselves more a mill for F1 students.
I suggest she re focus and decide on a more testing programme with a more recognised school.
Nothing I say should in any way be construed as a breach of VJ TOS.
If you misread it that way, read again and do not put any spin on it.
#13
Posted 19 August 2012 - 12:17 AM
So one of the requirements for the student visa is
-Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study.
Since you were the sponsor, did you show sufficient funds for the course of study?
I am inclined to think that since you were the sponsor, even if you showed sufficient funds to complete the course of study (tuition, books etc...) that since her family was not contributing (which would be the norm for students) that this raised some questions.
As for as the letter of acceptance question, she could not have had a SEVIS generated I-20 from the university had she not been accepted.
I believe I had to show $12,000 in my account for tuition/housing. I showed $18,000 (which is more than enough because my rent is already pre-paid till about Feb. anyway).
Edited by Trymester3, 19 August 2012 - 12:18 AM.
#14
canadian_wife
-
- Members
-
Elite Member
- Joined: 24 Aug 2008
- City:Canada
- Filed for: Removing Conditions (approved)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
-
Country:
Canada
Posted 19 August 2012 - 07:24 AM
Odd question, but is your girlfriend pregant? Your screen same is Trymester3 (perhaps 3rd Trimester)?
sorry for the personal question, but a pregnant girlfriend applying for a visa at the PI art centre with 100% acceptance rate is surely going to be denied
Good luck
sorry for the personal question, but a pregnant girlfriend applying for a visa at the PI art centre with 100% acceptance rate is surely going to be denied
Good luck
USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1
NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC
Medical
May 4, 2009
Interview
May, 26, 2009
POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA
Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1
NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC
Medical
May 4, 2009
Interview
May, 26, 2009
POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA
Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS
#15
dwheels76
-
- Members
-
Queen Software Test Engineer
- Joined: 08 Jun 2011
- City:Houston
- State:Texas
- Filed for: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
- Filing Location: California Service Center
-
Country:
Nigeria
Posted 19 August 2012 - 07:48 AM
How exactly were you presented as a sponsor. Does it say you are a family friend, boyfriend fiance? Ask her what she was asked and what she said.
How old are you and her? I mean a young college student yourself with $18000 in the banl I would think raises red flags.
I think they may have guessed you are a couple and her mission is just to get here and stay. You said yourself you would marry her.
You need to find out exactly what was asked and answered.
Canadian_wife good observation. WOW!
How old are you and her? I mean a young college student yourself with $18000 in the banl I would think raises red flags.
I think they may have guessed you are a couple and her mission is just to get here and stay. You said yourself you would marry her.
You need to find out exactly what was asked and answered.
Canadian_wife good observation. WOW!
Here i am now what!!
0 user(s) are browsing this forum
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
