K-1 Visa - Don't Lose Hope

[FaithMovesMtns 0]

Against the odds, my fiance just received his visa yesterday from the New Delhi Embassy. We were told, and I had read, that this embassy is one of the most difficult to obtain a K-1 Visa from, especially with the types of red flags we had in our case. I am significantly older than my fiance, and his family does not know about our relationship at this time because they are very traditional and likely would not approve...at least not now. Also, although my fiance had been to the U.S., I had never been to India.

In addition, I was unable to attend the interview with my fiance because he never received the 4th packet and by the time the interview appointments were posted I did not have time to get a visa or make travel arrangements. I thought for sure this would have a large impact on a successful outcome. But I sent an affidavit for my fiance to give to the consular officer to explain why I was not there which my fiance said the officer read. We had a lot of documentation of our relationship and even though my fiance handled the interview very well, and the rest of the documentation was complete, he was not approved after the interview but instead was given a white slip because the copy of my passport was not notarized. My fiance explained to the consular officer that since my passport copy was attached to the affidavit which was notarized, the documents were complete.

The officer advised that he would need more time to review the documents but that they "looked good". He kept the passport and all documents, including photos. He did not officially approve the visa but did advise that the passport/visa would be sent within 2-3 days after the interview. I should mention that most of the documents including photos, were submitted at the time of the interview, so the officer did not have much time to review during the interview although he did look at the photos. My fiance and I were extremely nervous because we knew that until the visa was in hand, anything could happen.

But, with a lot of patience, and a LOT of prayer and optimism, we prevailed. I just found out last night about the visa when my fiance called to say it had been delivered (YAY!!!!) so it's still sinking in that we were successful. I wanted to post our experience in order to give hope to those who need it - I was always looking on forums for whatever reason to hope that I could find. I have read many times before, that if your relationship is genuine and you have documentation to prove it, and you are sincere and honest during the interview, your odds of getting the visa approved are excellent no matter what you read or anyone tells you. My fiance and I are living proof, thanks be to God.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Congratulations!

[MissAAA 9]

Against the odds, my fiance just received his visa yesterday from the New Delhi Embassy. We were told, and I had read, that this embassy is one of the most difficult to obtain a K-1 Visa from, especially with the types of red flags we had in our case. I am significantly older than my fiance, and his family does not know about our relationship at this time because they are very traditional and likely would not approve...at least not now. Also, although my fiance had been to the U.S., I had never been to India.

In addition, I was unable to attend the interview with my fiance because he never received the 4th packet and by the time the interview appointments were posted I did not have time to get a visa or make travel arrangements. I thought for sure this would have a large impact on a successful outcome. But I sent an affidavit for my fiance to give to the consular officer to explain why I was not there which my fiance said the officer read. We had a lot of documentation of our relationship and even though my fiance handled the interview very well, and the rest of the documentation was complete, he was not approved after the interview but instead was given a white slip because the copy of my passport was not notarized. My fiance explained to the consular officer that since my passport copy was attached to the affidavit which was notarized, the documents were complete.

The officer advised that he would need more time to review the documents but that they "looked good". He kept the passport and all documents, including photos. He did not officially approve the visa but did advise that the passport/visa would be sent within 2-3 days after the interview. I should mention that most of the documents including photos, were submitted at the time of the interview, so the officer did not have much time to review during the interview although he did look at the photos. My fiance and I were extremely nervous because we knew that until the visa was in hand, anything could happen.

But, with a lot of patience, and a LOT of prayer and optimism, we prevailed. I just found out last night about the visa when my fiance called to say it had been delivered (YAY!!!!) so it's still sinking in that we were successful. I wanted to post our experience in order to give hope to those who need it - I was always looking on forums for whatever reason to hope that I could find. I have read many times before, that if your relationship is genuine and you have documentation to prove it, and you are sincere and honest during the interview, your odds of getting the visa approved are excellent no matter what you read or anyone tells you. My fiance and I are living proof, thanks be to God.

Thats a truly beautiful story of faith, perseverance and love, conquering all!

Congratulations

[chikings 27]

thank you I needed to hear that!! congrats!

[Lub2012 0]

Against the odds, my fiance just received his visa yesterday from the New Delhi Embassy. We were told, and I had read, that this embassy is one of the most difficult to obtain a K-1 Visa from, especially with the types of red flags we had in our case. I am significantly older than my fiance, and his family does not know about our relationship at this time because they are very traditional and likely would not approve...at least not now. Also, although my fiance had been to the U.S., I had never been to India.

In addition, I was unable to attend the interview with my fiance because he never received the 4th packet and by the time the interview appointments were posted I did not have time to get a visa or make travel arrangements. I thought for sure this would have a large impact on a successful outcome. But I sent an affidavit for my fiance to give to the consular officer to explain why I was not there which my fiance said the officer read. We had a lot of documentation of our relationship and even though my fiance handled the interview very well, and the rest of the documentation was complete, he was not approved after the interview but instead was given a white slip because the copy of my passport was not notarized. My fiance explained to the consular officer that since my passport copy was attached to the affidavit which was notarized, the documents were complete.

The officer advised that he would need more time to review the documents but that they "looked good". He kept the passport and all documents, including photos. He did not officially approve the visa but did advise that the passport/visa would be sent within 2-3 days after the interview. I should mention that most of the documents including photos, were submitted at the time of the interview, so the officer did not have much time to review during the interview although he did look at the photos. My fiance and I were extremely nervous because we knew that until the visa was in hand, anything could happen.

But, with a lot of patience, and a LOT of prayer and optimism, we prevailed. I just found out last night about the visa when my fiance called to say it had been delivered (YAY!!!!) so it's still sinking in that we were successful. I wanted to post our experience in order to give hope to those who need it - I was always looking on forums for whatever reason to hope that I could find. I have read many times before, that if your relationship is genuine and you have documentation to prove it, and you are sincere and honest during the interview, your odds of getting the visa approved are excellent no matter what you read or anyone tells you. My fiance and I are living proof, thanks be to God.

good news. My fiancee's passport in at delhi consulate for six weeks. no news yet. anyways, congratulation & please update your time line.

[Dreams24 3]

congratulations... :dance:

[Xanax 349]

Congratulations.