This is too much to even believe

[vicki/bala 0]

Ok guys here is an unbelievable story but I swear every word is true. My fiance and I have been on AP since Nov 15,2005. He was called in for a second interview after 8 months. We were thrilled. We were sure that this was gonna be good news for us. He attended yesterday (last night) and what transpired has to be a nightmare.

As soon as he sat down in the chair the interviewer told him. "We have investigated you for 8 months and found this to be immigration fraud".. (mind you we have known each other 4 years, with 2 of those years being in a loving relationship). My fiance was then told.."dont sit there with a shocked look on ur face, we know its fraud, cause we have proof your fiance (me) is living with someone" (#######) I have lived by myself will be 2 years the 2nd of August. Other than my teenage son coming for summer visits.......NO ONE has lived with me. And this can be easily verified. Any way ... Bala told them, I know this is a lie, I want to see your proof. To which they replied.."its her personal affair". They told him they called to my home early one morning and an Asian man answered my phone. I swear no Asian man has EVER answered my phone so where they pulled this lie from I'll never know! I cant believ that they would blatantly lie like that. They are working for our government? How can this be allowed? (But it gets worse)

After much of the same and my Bala defending our love, they finally pulled out a picture and told him.."Either you drop this case, or we will show this to your family and neighbors, and it will get ugly for you"...I swear they blackmailed him! Isnt blackmail a federal crime???? Still Bala refused to back down. He told them he loved me and he wasnt going to back down no matter what they said or done.

Now we have always been honest with the embassy and told them that Balas family knew nothing of our relationship, because they wouldnt approve. So one last time they tried again to blackmail him. he was told... "decide today,or we will go to your home and question your family and even then I wont guarntee you will get visa".. Bala told him.. give me two weeks to get out and then go and ask all you want.

Even as we speak he is on his way home....to pack his things, to give up his family, his work, to defend our love. He knows his family will deny him so he is prepared to let the embassy do as they want just so he can be with me. Isnt there something we can do about this?? 8 months they spent trying to prove us a fraud and when they couldnt find one thing they resorted to lies and blackmail? How can this be?? If anyone knows any thing ,,, anyone we can contact to voice this injustice...please please let me know.

Oh yeah and as far as all the proof we had, they would not even look them. Bala had tons of phone records, pictures of my trip there in april, copies of emails, online conversations.. names and numbers of our friends there in india who we spent time with and could verify our relationship ... his reply to balas offering them to him was "a few photos and converstations dont prove a relationship"

It may be helpful in understanding all this to know.....Im divorced, Im older than Bala (he is 30 im 44), and im Christian hes hindi.....still these are not grounds for denial nor an excuse for them to treat us this way.

But they have made up their minds...and seems they are determined to make our life hell or else give up!

Vicki/Bala

[hockeygal 0]

wow. I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry.

Do you have a lawyer working on your case?

[Mew 0]

Wow, I feel for you. Unfortunately, I cannot help you and the only thing I could think of was to contact an attorney. I guess that's what *I* would do if in your shoes.

[denali_1963 0]

I'm sorry too hope this can be resolved soon

[calidreamer80 0]

That's horrible. I am shocked that they would treat you that way. Incredible. *hugs*

[Gomez 3]

Most definitly you need a good immigration Lawyer quick. call your congressman write letters to homeland security whatever it takes and be prepared to go all the way. If thats what you decide.

We of course dont know the whole story here. But if it is genuine and you have nothing to hide....its time to take the gloves off.

[shirlJ831 0]

ohh Vicki I am so sorry sweetie I know those words may not be comforting but one thing u must remember is God is in control even when it feels like He isnt. Faith is something I learned to have believe me. On the other hand you should consult a lawyer it could be well worth it. i had a traumatic experience once at the border (long story) and I thought God abandon me. No coincidence one day while going through what I did, I pick up a leaflet and right there before me eyes was: God is working through your circumstances to give you something far better than you asked for.

in short I am trying to lift you up and encourage you. I will pray for you (contact me anytime)

hugs

[crew1980 1]

Wow Viki/Bala,

That is such a nightmare, We're so sorry to hear it. We think that perhaps his family really does know about you. Maybe that is why the embassy workers are treating him like this. Maybe they were asked to intervene on the family's behalf or, this was a request from the family, to try and break you guys up.

Hockeygal is right, we too think you need a lawyer at this point. We think you two should write out everything that happened at that "interview." Write in great detail. Is there a US government agency where you can file your complaint?? Godd luck to you both and please tell Bala to stay safe, stay steady!!

Toria and Salvador

[Ladylethal 12]

You need a lawyer, a good one, you need your congressman. You need them yesterday!

[seldi 1]

#######??? Why would they need to black mail your fiance? It's not like they will run out of visas if they issue him one. I'm so confused

[Marc and Olga 0]

That is terrible!

I know what I would want to do!

As has been stated get a good lawyer and get one quick! Though that is not what I would want to do!

Hmm can one sue DOS/DHS for slander?

[Cygnet 0]

So sorry to hear all this.

I agree with the other posters. You need a good lawyer (and get your congressman involved).

[vartan 0]

Just my two cents perhaps it was just a bad person at the office? I know the government can be corrupt at times I know this but blackmail should not be allowed under any circumstances and threats the same. Did he talk to anyone else at the embassy?

But honestly the embassy is supposed to be "US Soil" in a sense so they need to follow our rules set down and that is incorrect.. Yes please get people involved, research your senators (if you have more then 1 .. think all states do.. not sure, and congressmen.. find a good fighter in my oppinion) There are some out there that truly want to be the voice of the people and some that are there just for the votes

[arwensun1965 0]

It always amazes me what Government think they can do, I am sorry that the both of you have been treated in this fashion, there must be people accountable for the actions that these particular Government workers have taken. Start off by writing to your Congressman/woman, even the bloody President if you have too. Try writing an e-mail to every newspaper that you can think off, it is time to take action against people who think they can play god with your life.

Janice

[michellek1976 0]

Your story is unbelievable. I'm so sorry.

Do you think it is possible the embassy guy was looking for a bribe? I've read recently about embassies being investigated for immigration fraud. Or perhaps he has a personal issue with mixed-marriages.

Contact a lawyer, contact officials back in US. Don't give up.