Applied for Fiancee three times and still approved

[grifols 1]

Hi everybody. Even though I am a new member posting today, I have been reading here on this forum for a long period of time. I was kind of happy to share with you guys about my I-129F approval just two days ago. I have never seen anybody that experienced the samething that I have encountered. I have known my fiancee for couple of years now and my first I-129F to USCIS was on Auguest 11, 2009. The USCIS approved the petition on January 6, 2010. my love had an interview @ consulate office on march 18, 2010 and got denied with the findings that we didn't provide enough proof of relationship (such as album full of pictures and phone records). Even though it was heart breaking to get denied, I convinced myself that they had a reason to deny since we only provided six pictures of us together and phone records that didn't show her number on my T-mobile call logs. Because I was using phone cards, then, that had 1800 # and a PIN #, Unfortunately,it only showed 1800# on my records. Anyways...petition was forwarded back to USCIS, who then notified me about denial and gave me an opportunity to refile. On June 11, 2010, I refiled I-129F (with fees)and received Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) letter from USCIS on October 21,2010 to respond to a consular's findings (lack of enough pictures and no records phone interaction etc). I responded to this NOID with all supporting documents and promised USCIS i will visit my love to get more pictures of us before her next interview. On December 16, 2010, they send me a second approval letter and forwarded the case to the Embassy. It was then that I made a traveling arrangement to visit my fiancee to give her confidence and to be physically with her during her consular interview and of course take many pictures together that shows that we are in relationship. So, On March 28, 2011, I left San Diego and arrived in Addis ababa, Ethiopia on March 30, 2011. On April 5, 2011, my fiancee and I showed up (with all our supporting documents including album full of our pictures together, phone records, money transfer, and E-mail exchanges) early morning at U.S Embassy in Addis Ababa with full hopes that this journey will be finally behind us. At about 3 P.M, my fiancee was called to appear @ window #11. And at the end of her interview, which lasted about four minutes, she was told that her K-1 visa was again denied. This was just without looking at any of supporting documents that she substantiated. I asked the consular to tell me the reason for denial, all he would tell me was that he was not convinced. I requested to talk to his supervisor and she told me that she cannot reverse his decision but offered an advice to reappeal. We left the embassy's office really devastated emotionally. The same thing again....case returned back to USCIS and they (USCIS) sent me a letter of denial. On June 21, 2011, I refiled I-129F for the third time, and there you go, I got approved two days ago. So, for those ppl whose k-1 visa was denied at the consular level, you still have hope to re-apply at least for three times and still gets approved. This is as long as you have a sounding bonafide relationship with your fiance/e.

[ndu26 114]

wow . That is a testimony of tenacity!!

I sincerely pray it works out this time for both of you

[naijaboy 16]

wow that was overwhelming just to read! I pray things work out for u guys this time!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Wow..amazingly. Must be a true love. Congrats for both of YOU!. I hope she can convince the CO at her interview stage again. I'll pray!

[jojolicious 38]

The third time is the charm! Congrats!

[grifols 1]

Thank you guys all. I hope the consular will approve this time. I really pray this time. I think we have been tested. That was enough. Thank you guys again for your supports.

[Olomi_811 130]

Awww congrats !! Thank you for sharing!

[az110965 252]

Wow - that is some story. Sounds like the Consulate had made up her mind even before you ever interviewed.

I hope the 3rd interview has a better outcome for you and your fiance.

Just out of curiosity, what is your plan should you be denied this time as well?

Perhaps you would have been better served by getting married and filing CR-1 the third time around?

I wish you the best of luck this time around.

[Him & Me 4]

Hi everybody. Even though I am a new member posting today, I have been reading here on this forum for a long period of time. I was kind of happy to share with you guys about my I-129F approval just two days ago. I have never seen anybody that experienced the samething that I have encountered. I have known my fiancee for couple of years now and my first I-129F to USCIS was on Auguest 11, 2009. The USCIS approved the petition on January 6, 2010. my love had an interview @ consulate office on march 18, 2010 and got denied with the findings that we didn't provide enough proof of relationship (such as album full of pictures and phone records). Even though it was heart breaking to get denied, I convinced myself that they had a reason to deny since we only provided six pictures of us together and phone records that didn't show her number on my T-mobile call logs. Because I was using phone cards, then, that had 1800 # and a PIN #, Unfortunately,it only showed 1800# on my records. Anyways...petition was forwarded back to USCIS, who then notified me about denial and gave me an opportunity to refile. On June 11, 2010, I refiled I-129F (with fees)and received Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) letter from USCIS on October 21,2010 to respond to a consular's findings (lack of enough pictures and no records phone interaction etc). I responded to this NOID with all supporting documents and promised USCIS i will visit my love to get more pictures of us before her next interview. On December 16, 2010, they send me a second approval letter and forwarded the case to the Embassy. It was then that I made a traveling arrangement to visit my fiancee to give her confidence and to be physically with her during her consular interview and of course take many pictures together that shows that we are in relationship. So, On March 28, 2011, I left San Diego and arrived in Addis ababa, Ethiopia on March 30, 2011. On April 5, 2011, my fiancee and I showed up (with all our supporting documents including album full of our pictures together, phone records, money transfer, and E-mail exchanges) early morning at U.S Embassy in Addis Ababa with full hopes that this journey will be finally behind us. At about 3 P.M, my fiancee was called to appear @ window #11. And at the end of her interview, which lasted about four minutes, she was told that her K-1 visa was again denied. This was just without looking at any of supporting documents that she substantiated. I asked the consular to tell me the reason for denial, all he would tell me was that he was not convinced. I requested to talk to his supervisor and she told me that she cannot reverse his decision but offered an advice to reappeal. We left the embassy's office really devastated emotionally. The same thing again....case returned back to USCIS and they (USCIS) sent me a letter of denial. On June 21, 2011, I refiled I-129F for the third time, and there you go, I got approved two days ago. So, for those ppl whose k-1 visa was denied at the consular level, you still have hope to re-apply at least for three times and still gets approved. This is as long as you have a sounding bonafide relationship with your fiance/e.

WOW. I guess love can make us so strong to do whatever it takes to help us reach to our loved ones. Thank you for sharing your story with us. God bless you both, and good luck with everything.

[bigdog 376]

What an amazing story, be prepared and good luck.

[grifols 1]

Wow - that is some story. Sounds like the Consulate had made up her mind even before you ever interviewed.

I hope the 3rd interview has a better outcome for you and your fiance.

Just out of curiosity, what is your plan should you be denied this time as well?

Perhaps you would have been better served by getting married and filing CR-1 the third time around?

I wish you the best of luck this time around.

I hope I don't get denied this time around.we will show everything we have as an evidence to convince them that we have a genuine relationship. I want to share this as well. My hard copy approval just arrived yesterday in the mail. USCIS also sent me another hard copy letter that says...."The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate. It has been noted this is your third approved I-129F. Please contact the consulate with any questions about visa issuance, or if you would now like them to forward the petition to a different consulate. The petitioner can also file form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we notify another consulate of the petition approval for visa processing purposes."

Can somebody elaborate on form I-824 for me? When they say "different consulate", do they mean another interviewing consular other than the one before or they mean totally different consulate in different country? When should I supposed to file this form? Thanks in advance for your input.

[Shenzhen 34]

Congrats hope it works out this time.

Anyone else for the future: I would of got married and filed a CR-1 marriage visa.

[ISIS AND TROY 5]

Congratulations!!! A story full of hope and strenght! I will pray it works out ok this time, love is bigger than anything else in this world!!!

[CowboySweetheart 5]

I hope I don't get denied this time around.we will show everything we have as an evidence to convince them that we have a genuine relationship. I want to share this as well. My hard copy approval just arrived yesterday in the mail. USCIS also sent me another hard copy letter that says...."The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate. It has been noted this is your third approved I-129F. Please contact the consulate with any questions about visa issuance, or if you would now like them to forward the petition to a different consulate. The petitioner can also file form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we notify another consulate of the petition approval for visa processing purposes."

Can somebody elaborate on form I-824 for me? When they say "different consulate", do they mean another interviewing consular other than the one before or they mean totally different consulate in different country? When should I supposed to file this form? Thanks in advance for your input.

I think by "another consulate",they do mean "different consulate".Another consulate in your fiance's country,where she could go to have her interview done.I don't know anything about I-824,but I am sure other VJ's here can give you more details.I am sorry for what you guys have been through.Will pray that this time everything goes well for you two.Don't lose your faith! Good luck!

Edited December 11, 2011 by camidustyb

[daryl&lada 8]

Congratulations!!! I hope it works out for you!