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swtchik40   0

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my fiance she went to her interview few weeks ago and said she cant get the visa because i the fiance didnt fill out a affidavit of support form because i am in medical school and i have no job and pretty much no support but still filled out the application and sent it. the interview person gave her a 221(g) forum denial of application and said she would automatically get the visa.

doesn't she have to go through a second interview? what happens now that the 221 (g) has been denied?

EAbbas Experienced

EAbbas   213

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my fiance she went to her interview few weeks ago and said she cant get the visa because i the fiance didnt fill out a affidavit of support form because i am in medical school and i have no job and pretty much no support but still filled out the application and sent it. the interview person gave her a 221(g) forum denial of application and said she would automatically get the visa.

doesn't she have to go through a second interview? what happens now that the 221 (g) has been denied?

sorry to hear this...

the fiance/spouse ALWAYS has to fill out an affadavit of support form as the MAIN sponsor even if they have no income. You have to get a joint sponsor to fill out another form saying they will co sponsor her. I'm not sure about the k1 visa if they accept co sponsors or not. You need to do some research to figure out what else you can do. If you can't support her they wont let her come. If you have no income then what will she do? these are the concerns for them....

and im not sure what you meant by the interview person gave her 221g form denial of application and said she would automatically get the visa? If she is denied there is no visa for her. Can you clarify that part?

Did her 221g ask for more documents?

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Anh map   2,098

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There is no second interview. You must submit an affidavit of support regardless of your income. If your income does not meet the requirement then you would need to secure a joint (co) sponsor. That person would also submit an affidavit of support along with all supporting documentation.

Whomever recommended that you not supply an affidavit of support for the interview was poorly informed. I recommend that you read the guide here on VJ to learn what is needed as well as the K1 and US embassy forums.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

JoannaV Proficient

JoannaV   174

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1) Find out if India allows co-sponsors for K1 visas: ask in the regional sub-forum.

2) If India doesn't allow co-sponsors, but you can find a someone willing to sponsor, then you could get married and then file for CR-1 visa, for which you will be able to use a co-sponsor.

3) If you can't find a sponsor, you may have to wait till you are able to sponsor her.

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swtchik40 Newbie

swtchik40   0

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I already do have another co-sponsor who is my cousin. we turned his sponsor form in and also mine which states i have no income.

she got a 221 (g) document which says the visa application was denied but needs to turn in the affidavit of support forms. which was done. so now what happens?

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Ebunoluwa   6,141

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Information is missing here. Please try to find out exactly what the 221g says, is a box checked with the information relevant to your specific case ? It is a generic letter and not everything applies to everyone. So check if a box has been ticked or if something was hand written on it by the CO.

It is very hard to figure out by the info you provided what exactly went wrong here. Have you tried to contact the embassy by phone or email ?

You can call DOS at 202 663 1225 press 1,0, to ask if they can see any notes on your case. Have them make an inquiry if you can not get any response from the embassy. From what I read into this you are on AP until they are satisfied with the financial information and that she would then be approved.

We need more info in order to help you. Does India allow co sponsors ?

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swtchik40 Newbie

swtchik40   0

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i actually dont want to marry her anyway so i was hoping for the denial. since it's an arranged marriage.

this is what the 221 (g) says: Administrative Processing: 221(g)

If your visa application was refused with a "221 (g)" notation for further administrative processing, please read the instructions below.

The Consulate cannot provide additional details on your case status. This processing is mandatory, and cannot be expedited. We cannot predict how long this process will take as it varies based on the individual circumstances of each case. When the administrative processing on your application is completed, you will see your CEAC barcode in the report below.

yes india allows co-sponsor.

EAbbas Experienced

EAbbas   213

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i actually dont want to marry her anyway so i was hoping for the denial. since it's an arranged marriage.

this is what the 221 (g) says: Administrative Processing: 221(g)

If your visa application was refused with a "221 (g)" notation for further administrative processing, please read the instructions below.

The Consulate cannot provide additional details on your case status. This processing is mandatory, and cannot be expedited. We cannot predict how long this process will take as it varies based on the individual circumstances of each case. When the administrative processing on your application is completed, you will see your CEAC barcode in the report below.

yes india allows co-sponsor.

It looks like it was refused until AP is complete. It isn't a denial. The AP is in process...

10/02/2010 Nikah/Marriage in Karachi
USCIS JOURNEY
11/10/2010 -Sent
03/24/2011 i 130 approved!!!
NVC JOURNEY
03/30/2011 NVC received case-04/07/2011 NVC Case Number Assigned
05/03/2011 CASE COMPLETE- In Que for INTERVIEW!!-05/17/2011 Received interview letter and info via email
EMBASSY JOURNEY
05/20/2011 Medical Appt/passed
06/15/2011 Interview result AP
06/21/2011 Submitted requested docs..under review
07/25/2011 CO called did phone interview result: PENDING MANDATORY AP/CO told us they have to do namechecks

03/07/2013 Case returned to USCIS waiting for NOIR/reaffirmation

04/18/2013 USCIS received case for review

08/19/2013 Received NOIR to respond by 9/18/2013

9/9/2013 Responded to NOIR/USCIS received documents awaiting response

9/20/2013 USCIS reaffirmed sent to embassy

1/04/14 Case opened for review

8/31/15 Interview- no questions visa approved on the spot

9/8/15 visa status issued

9/10/15 visa received

9/19/15 POE Charlotte

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Deputy Purple   1,294

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i actually dont want to marry her anyway so i was hoping for the denial. since it's an arranged marriage.

this is what the 221 (g) says: Administrative Processing: 221(g)

If your visa application was refused with a "221 (g)" notation for further administrative processing, please read the instructions below.

Um, yeah... Sorry to tell you but you're not denied. You're just in AP. If they kept her Passport then once AP is finished she'll get the Visa delivered to her. If they returned her Visa then she'll get notice to return to the Embassy with her passpost once AP is done.


Must have info for bringing your Philippine wife/fiancee's child to the US



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tomcruise Apprentice

tomcruise   0

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even though i gave no income to support her they will still give her the visa?

even though i gave no income to support her they will still give her the visa?

Forget the visa, forget affidavit, do her and yourself a HUGE favor- Do not marry or proceed further if you dont want to marry her. It will not work in your favor and will be devastating for your spouse. You can withdraw from the process anytime!

EAbbas Experienced

EAbbas   213

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wish it was as simple as that ... its an arranged marriage i cant get out of it unless the visa is denied

They wont issue a visa until you have an affadavit of support which is enough to support her... if they request a joint sponsor which IDK if k1 visa allows then you have to send it or they cant complete the case.

10/02/2010 Nikah/Marriage in Karachi
USCIS JOURNEY
11/10/2010 -Sent
03/24/2011 i 130 approved!!!
NVC JOURNEY
03/30/2011 NVC received case-04/07/2011 NVC Case Number Assigned
05/03/2011 CASE COMPLETE- In Que for INTERVIEW!!-05/17/2011 Received interview letter and info via email
EMBASSY JOURNEY
05/20/2011 Medical Appt/passed
06/15/2011 Interview result AP
06/21/2011 Submitted requested docs..under review
07/25/2011 CO called did phone interview result: PENDING MANDATORY AP/CO told us they have to do namechecks

03/07/2013 Case returned to USCIS waiting for NOIR/reaffirmation

04/18/2013 USCIS received case for review

08/19/2013 Received NOIR to respond by 9/18/2013

9/9/2013 Responded to NOIR/USCIS received documents awaiting response

9/20/2013 USCIS reaffirmed sent to embassy

1/04/14 Case opened for review

8/31/15 Interview- no questions visa approved on the spot

9/8/15 visa status issued

9/10/15 visa received

9/19/15 POE Charlotte

p9WGm4.png

 
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