K1 Visa Denied In Lagos

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I just received a copy of the yellow form that was given to my Fiancee.

What I have done so far is email the Embassy and they responded by saying that "You are allowed to file a new petition, or marry Applicant and file for her to immigrate as your spouse."

So I am headed out the door at 8AM to fax stuff to my Senators.

What else should I be doing?

Thanks.

[habibi11 16]

Did they give any specifics why denied ... I was just a little curious....

[rade2rising 205]

damn really sorry to hear about this....

personally I think your best bet is to get married and file spousal visa

[AmyWrites 593]

Since it's a K-1 visa, it'll expire back in the States, so I'd contact your Senator to keep the petition at the embassy, with a possibility of a second interview hopefully, or just marry and file a I-130

[Pitaya 2,576]

damn really sorry to hear about this....

personally I think your best bet is to get married and file spousal visa

Agree.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Other than trying to keep the case there before they actually return it and ask for a second interview (through the senator)there is nothing you can do.

If they give her another interview...be there! I doubt that they will.

When they return it get the diplomatic pouch number to track your case so it won't get "lost." It may take 2 months until entered in the USCIS

system. It gets returned via NVC first before it reaches USCIS, then CSC. Then it will sit in storage with the purpose to expire. The CO stated my case is not closed, we are not denied but USCIS says otherwise. No one takes responsibility to extend the validity of the petition.

Not DOS, not USCIS. Returned K1's at CSC die. It makes me furious. It is an insane broken system.

You are with CSC and they do not reaffirm K1's . I am fighting that battle now. VSC does reaffirm K1's. I was told a week ago by a

tier 2 immigration officer that my case sits in storage and will be denied. Then she hung up on me. She had no answers to my

points I brought up as to why does the CO return it with recommendation to review, why does VSC review and CSC lets it expire.

I see the class action suit link already in your profile so you can contact the attorney, nice guy. I am considering it and spoke to him as I can't

fly back to my fiance until next spring anyway.

The best thing would be to marry and refile or if you can't right now try to fight this insane system.

[OlasKween 3]

I just received a copy of the yellow form that was given to my Fiancee.

What I have done so far is email the Embassy and they responded by saying that "You are allowed to file a new petition, or marry Applicant and file for her to immigrate as your spouse."

So I am headed out the door at 8AM to fax stuff to my Senators.

What else should I be doing?

Thanks.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

So sorry to hear this Stay strong and keep moving forward

[velrich 50]

damn really sorry to hear about this....

personally I think your best bet is to get married and file spousal visa

:thumbs: YES

[OlasKween 3]

I went through a similar fiasco with my K-1 visa petition of my fiance from Lagos. It is a very bad embassy to work with. We were denied in Nov. of 2011, and have been fighting ever since. By the way- we never received anything that looks like the yellow page you have received. The only reason for denial we were ever given was to print at the top of our petition "FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES ONLY" . I contacted my attorney (who helped us file), 2 congressmen, 2 senators, the ombudsman in DC, the USCIS, the NVC, and anyone else we could think of that might be of some influence. No one at the NVC, OR USCIS knew what to tell me. Everytime i would ask a question, I would get a different answer. The embassy in Nigeria would not even answer their phone- it rang and rang- not even a voice mail (I got their number from the State website). Since we were getting no answers, (and were being told that they could not locate our paperwork, and could not therefore get a reopening of our case, or a re-interview,) and the time was quickly approaching that our validity period for USCIS was ending, I made an appointment to visit my local USCIS office in Boise Idaho. I took all of our proof, and information (which was not even looked at, at the interview,) to explain our situation, and ask for an extension of our validity period. I was treated rudely by the officer at the counter, and basically laughed at. He said he had no way to extend the expiration date, and told me I was welcome to get more forms and re-file. I found this sooo frustrating. If the embassy is sure that we are trying to "scam" the system, wont we still be "scamming" if we re-file? and- if we re-file and are approved, does that mean that they were wrong with their first denial, and they will refund our money? We have been together for almost 3 years, and it makes me sick that money is keeping us apart. In the world today, it is very easy to meet someone from another country, shouldn't the laws change to reflect an easier way to be with the one you love?? The system is broken. It needs fixed. I want to fix it, but I don't know where to start. I feel your pain, and I have felt it for many years, it never dies, until you are with the one you love. Best of luck to you, and if you find something that works, let me know.

Edited November 7, 2012 by OlasKween

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Thanks Guys.

Action Items So Far:

I already faxed the release of information forms to my Two Senators in California. One Senators office stated that they haven't received the fax (I'll call back as I have the confirmed page) and the others Senators office said they got my fax and they will get back to me within 2 to 3 weeks

Other Stuff:

The hardest thing for me is that I am not there to console my Fiancee but I told her to be strong and that this is a process. I feel let down by my adopted country somewhat. I followed the rules, filed out all the forms, paid all the fees, waited in line, was courteous throughout the process and the end result is a generic form letter to an approved petition. I know it's a priviledge and not a right but I have fulfilled all of the requirements that a reasonable person will know about. I mean how does one go about proving a "bonafide relationship", more than all we have been doing for the past year?

Lawyering up is not in the cards at the moment but I will do all I can from here with filing out more forms, calling etc, I am looking for any guidance on that. Other than the Senator stuff, what else can I do? I emailed the Embassy again but I think they are closed.

It' so frustrating.

If all else fails then I will get married in Nigeria when I go home next year but I want to pursue this petition fully first.

Thanks for listening.

[AlexMit 1]

Sorry to hear it, would not wish it to anyone.

Maybe a marriage and 130 will a better route for the two of you to be together?

It will all work out. Always does!

[ErinO 9]

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I went through a similar fiasco with my K-1 visa petition of my fiance from Lagos. It is a very bad embassy to work with. We were denied in Nov. of 2011, and have been fighting ever since. By the way- we never received anything that looks like the yellow page you have received. The only reason for denial we were ever given was to print at the top of our petition "FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES ONLY" . I contacted my attorney (who helped us file), 2 congressmen, 2 senators, the ombudsman in DC, the USCIS, the NVC, and anyone else we could think of that might be of some influence. No one at the NVC, OR USCIS knew what to tell me. Everytime i would ask a question, I would get a different answer. The embassy in Nigeria would not even answer their phone- it rang and rang- not even a voice mail (I got their number from the State website). Since we were getting no answers, (and were being told that they could not locate our paperwork, and could not therefore get a reopening of our case, or a re-interview,) and the time was quickly approaching that our validity period for USCIS was ending, I made an appointment to visit my local USCIS office in Boise Idaho. I took all of our proof, and information (which was not even looked at, at the interview,) to explain our situation, and ask for an extension of our validity period. I was treated rudely by the officer at the counter, and basically laughed at. He said he had no way to extend the expiration date, and told me I was welcome to get more forms and re-file. I found this sooo frustrating. If the embassy is sure that we are trying to "scam" the system, wont we still be "scamming" if we re-file? and- if we re-file and are approved, does that mean that they were wrong with their first denial, and they will refund our money? We have been together for almost 3 years, and it makes me sick that money is keeping us apart. In the world today, it is very easy to meet someone from another country, shouldn't the laws change to reflect an easier way to be with the one you love?? The system is broken. It needs fixed. I want to fix it, but I don't know where to start. I feel your pain, and I have felt it for many years, it never dies, until you are with the one you love. Best of luck to you, and if you find something that works, let me know.

I find this message very touching..pls be strong Gowon and Olaskween..I can imagine wht u guys r going thru.So so sorry. Gowon wud advice u to switch to CR1. Godbless u guys in the next step.

[rade2rising 205]

I wish to know what is approval rates for K1 at lagos. I would hazard a guess its less than 25% ?

[ilovemypants 6]

I went through a similar fiasco with my K-1 visa petition of my fiance from Lagos. It is a very bad embassy to work with. We were denied in Nov. of 2011, and have been fighting ever since. By the way- we never received anything that looks like the yellow page you have received. The only reason for denial we were ever given was to print at the top of our petition "FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES ONLY" . I contacted my attorney (who helped us file), 2 congressmen, 2 senators, the ombudsman in DC, the USCIS, the NVC, and anyone else we could think of that might be of some influence. No one at the NVC, OR USCIS knew what to tell me. Everytime i would ask a question, I would get a different answer. The embassy in Nigeria would not even answer their phone- it rang and rang- not even a voice mail (I got their number from the State website). Since we were getting no answers, (and were being told that they could not locate our paperwork, and could not therefore get a reopening of our case, or a re-interview,) and the time was quickly approaching that our validity period for USCIS was ending, I made an appointment to visit my local USCIS office in Boise Idaho. I took all of our proof, and information (which was not even looked at, at the interview,) to explain our situation, and ask for an extension of our validity period. I was treated rudely by the officer at the counter, and basically laughed at. He said he had no way to extend the expiration date, and told me I was welcome to get more forms and re-file. I found this sooo frustrating. If the embassy is sure that we are trying to "scam" the system, wont we still be "scamming" if we re-file? and- if we re-file and are approved, does that mean that they were wrong with their first denial, and they will refund our money? We have been together for almost 3 years, and it makes me sick that money is keeping us apart. In the world today, it is very easy to meet someone from another country, shouldn't the laws change to reflect an easier way to be with the one you love?? The system is broken. It needs fixed. I want to fix it, but I don't know where to start. I feel your pain, and I have felt it for many years, it never dies, until you are with the one you love. Best of luck to you, and if you find something that works, let me know.

Couldn't agree with you more!!! This whole system just seems so unfair sometimes, I have found it seems to be one rule for one and quite another for someone else. Also some of their rules just seem ludicrous!!! Feels like your banging your head against a brick wall for a lot of people on here I am sure

So sorry your having such troubles to be with your loved one and hope it all works out for you xXx

and to the OP I really hope you manage to get some answers too!! I am so scared about what's going to happen with our own case so I can imagine how upsetting this must be for you and your loved one

Try to keep calm and just think methodically I guess cover all base's and keep your faith! <3