Reaffirmation/Reapproval

[Iyawo_Omo_Yoruba 31]

I am currently in reaffirmation in my process and would like to start a topic regarding this process to exchange information as what to expect, what was done at the second interview, anything that may come up in this process and keeping it all logged in one place for future reference for others not just myself.

[Iyawo_Omo_Yoruba 31]

My husband was denied during his first interview, the only clues we have to go off of are the CO stating that he doesn't believe my husband loves me and that he entered into this relationship for immigration purposes only.

Fast forward to June 15, 2012, we were reaffirmed with no NOIR, no RFE. Our case was passed onto to DOS and we are currently waiting for NVC to log our petition and send it on to Lagos for his second interview date to be scheduled.

If you have been through this process any information to shed light on what to expect, especially for Lagos would be helpful. I am curious about the interview questioning, time frame from NVC to Lagos and then interview date. If there were any issues that came up such as no contact for the date, etc. Thanks!

Please feel free to post any questions YOU may have regarding your reaffirmation process so we can see if we can get the answers needed for you as well!

Have a blessed day

[Louza 10]

My husband was denied during his first interview, the only clues we have to go off of are the CO stating that he doesn't believe my husband loves me and that he entered into this relationship for immigration purposes only.

How could the CO determine such a thing? Weren't you asked for pictures, phone logs, skype conversations etc?

[Iyawo_Omo_Yoruba 31]

Yes he had all that evidence in hand before the interview. I have never been told the exact reasons behind the denial so I cannot say what made him determine such a thing. We just wish to be prepared for the second interview which is coming fast...

[Louza 10]

Good luck & we hope to hear some good news after that interview

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

It will take the same path basically as the first time it went there. Probably his police certificate(s) and medical are long expired and you will need new ones. Lagos will try to tear apart your relationship a second time. On a reaffirmed petition there isn't a lot on the things that happened prior to the first interview they will go after. They are going to try to find fault with your contined relationship and martial behavior and then test his knowledge of your life. Evidence of continued marital behavior is key such as trips, contact, co mingling ( and children if age appropriate)

[dwheels76 5,463]

It will take the same path basically as the first time it went there. Probably his police certificate(s) and medical are long expired and you will need new ones. Lagos will try to tear apart your relationship a second time. On a reaffirmed petition there isn't a lot on the things that happened prior to the first interview they will go after. They are going to try to find fault with your contined relationship and martial behavior and then test his knowledge of your life. Evidence of continued marital behavior is key such as trips, contact, co mingling ( and children if age appropriate)

WOW NigeriaorBust you are a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, Just reading your post eases me and springs me into action on what I need to do. Thank you even if this doesn't pertain to me.

[Iyawo_Omo_Yoruba 31]

It will take the same path basically as the first time it went there. Probably his police certificate(s) and medical are long expired and you will need new ones. Lagos will try to tear apart your relationship a second time. On a reaffirmed petition there isn't a lot on the things that happened prior to the first interview they will go after. They are going to try to find fault with your contined relationship and martial behavior and then test his knowledge of your life. Evidence of continued marital behavior is key such as trips, contact, co mingling ( and children if age appropriate)

Thanks NigeriaorBust! I have been hearing all kinds of things from field visits to spying on him, literally!

We have evidence of all but children together.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Basically they said something about you guys not being for real, it came back and based on what you have previously submitted USCIS disagreed with their assesment. So they have another chance to prove you aren't for real. SO they will go after do you talk enough , co mingle enough ( children are a sign of comingling on the physical level) and do you know each other. So expect questions about your entire history. Like your favorite grade school teacher and the color of your first car. Lagos gets really far out about what they consider normal for long distance couples. They may also being doing a field check on him. Asking the neighbor if they have seen him with any woman, asking if he is married or has kids.

Edited July 6, 2012 by NigeriaorBust

[Dana and Divine 61]

I personally went through all of the questions from the Nigeria reviews for fiance's and spouses and made a list of questions for my husband. Yes, we've been together for two years, but there are many things you just don't know about each other when you have so much to catch up on even if you talk on a daily basis. In my case, my husband and I are in our 40's and we both work full-time which doesn't leave us a ton of time to sit online and chat or have hours upon hours of phone converstions everyday where we can do alot of catching up or questioning of those prior years. Our conversations are mostly about the "here and now", what the kids are up to (my biological children, he has none and we do not haven any together)...what happened at work today...that type of stuff.

Anyway, the questions I complied, I answered them for myself then forwarded them to my husband to print out so he could get to know my past a little better. If he has questions, and boy has he had quesitons, then we talk about them. Same for me....he answered the same questions and that also prompted even more questions from me.

We try to set aside a couple of days per week to talk about our past and learn even more about each other. It has only strengthened us a couple and has helped us discover the underlying thing that has made us who we are today. The two people who fell in love with each other.

So make that list...and get to know each other better. If you husband is more confident about who you are and able to answer questions about you without a shawdow of a doubt...then this may help your plight to get your husband home.

I pray his denial was simply based on your husband not answering confidently and not a biased CO.

AFFIDAVITS FROM HIS FAMILY AND YOURS ABOUT ACCEPTING YOUR INTER-RACIAL MARRIAGE...I beleive would also help to have. I don't know if it is too late to submit them at the "NVC level" or if your petition is already be forwarded back to Lagos for a second interview. If they are...I would have as many people as possible "stand up for you" by submitting Affidavits about anything and everything that you believe may be holding up your case. Since it seems they believe you love him but that he does not love you and only wants to immigrate, maybe his family and yours should address his communication with you (if he communicates with your family via phone, facebook...etc.)

Gosh, we could go on and on here...

But basically this is the route and thinking my husband and I are going to take because of our lack of email, skype, etc., and because of our inter-racial marraige.

I sincerely hope this helps!

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Our case was coaught up in a CO determined to deny and when she demanded details of my work if Joseph wanted a visa that was it. My work is of the type that no one in my family could ever answer that question.

We have had lots of talks , I have learned so much , like how his mother "married" his father when she was 4 and all the drama of living in a house with 3 wives for his father ( almost a forth had she not been slave born ) So much of their lives are very different than ours.

[Dana and Divine 61]

Our case was coaught up in a CO determined to deny and when she demanded details of my work if Joseph wanted a visa that was it. My work is of the type that no one in my family could ever answer that question.

We have had lots of talks , I have learned so much , like how his mother "married" his father when she was 4 and all the drama of living in a house with 3 wives for his father ( almost a forth had she not been slave born ) So much of their lives are very different than ours.

You are so right! The cultural difference is what attracted me to my husband in the first place, it is what started the conversation. I had never been out of my country and he, as of this date, has never been out of Africa. We have so many plans, things we want to do, people we want to meet and places we want to experience...together! All that is between us and that life is the CO and his/her determination to allow it.

GOD BLESS US ALL! Lord, bring our husbands home to us!

[Iyawo_Omo_Yoruba 31]

I personally went through all of the questions from the Nigeria reviews for fiance's and spouses and made a list of questions for my husband. Yes, we've been together for two years, but there are many things you just don't know about each other when you have so much to catch up on even if you talk on a daily basis. In my case, my husband and I are in our 40's and we both work full-time which doesn't leave us a ton of time to sit online and chat or have hours upon hours of phone converstions everyday where we can do alot of catching up or questioning of those prior years. Our conversations are mostly about the "here and now", what the kids are up to (my biological children, he has none and we do not haven any together)...what happened at work today...that type of stuff.

Anyway, the questions I complied, I answered them for myself then forwarded them to my husband to print out so he could get to know my past a little better. If he has questions, and boy has he had quesitons, then we talk about them. Same for me....he answered the same questions and that also prompted even more questions from me.

We try to set aside a couple of days per week to talk about our past and learn even more about each other. It has only strengthened us a couple and has helped us discover the underlying thing that has made us who we are today. The two people who fell in love with each other.

So make that list...and get to know each other better. If you husband is more confident about who you are and able to answer questions about you without a shawdow of a doubt...then this may help your plight to get your husband home.

I pray his denial was simply based on your husband not answering confidently and not a biased CO.

AFFIDAVITS FROM HIS FAMILY AND YOURS ABOUT ACCEPTING YOUR INTER-RACIAL MARRIAGE...I beleive would also help to have. I don't know if it is too late to submit them at the "NVC level" or if your petition is already be forwarded back to Lagos for a second interview. If they are...I would have as many people as possible "stand up for you" by submitting Affidavits about anything and everything that you believe may be holding up your case. Since it seems they believe you love him but that he does not love you and only wants to immigrate, maybe his family and yours should address his communication with you (if he communicates with your family via phone, facebook...etc.)

Gosh, we could go on and on here...

But basically this is the route and thinking my husband and I are going to take because of our lack of email, skype, etc., and because of our inter-racial marraige.

I sincerely hope this helps!

Thanks Dana! And yes we have been talking about further details about our past. As for affidavits, we submitted those early on, yet my family never did. And I won't send anything on the NVC level, as that just holds things up and they haven't been approved via USCIS. So if I get any, he will have to take them with him to the interview.

And yes, my boo and I talk more about the day to day stuff, because thats what concerns us most, but we have always enjoyed learning more about each other.

Thanks for the tips!

[Iyawo_Omo_Yoruba 31]

Our case was coaught up in a CO determined to deny and when she demanded details of my work if Joseph wanted a visa that was it. My work is of the type that no one in my family could ever answer that question.

We have had lots of talks , I have learned so much , like how his mother "married" his father when she was 4 and all the drama of living in a house with 3 wives for his father ( almost a forth had she not been slave born ) So much of their lives are very different than ours.

They can get caught up in that denial mode, for sure! And it's very unfortunate that they put such stipulations on visa approval. And I agree, its the differences that make our relationships interesting!!! I always love learning about cultural practices and such from my husband and his family. Here's to bringing our men home SOONEST!!!!

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Our petition was reaffirmed after we received a NOIR. The case went through NVC very quickly and is back at the embassy now waiting for an interview date to be scheduled. I don't know what to expect either. I know he will need a new medical and police certificate but I don't know what else they will ask for. I am getting a new affidavit of support ready in case they ask for that.

We were in AP for 15 months before our visa was denied. The embassy did 2 interviews and a field investigation during that time.

I don't know how the embassy will contact him to schedule the interview. It would be great if someone can tell me.