Denied I129f K1

[HeartsinEgypt 0]

Aug 2010, I filed a I129F k1 for my fiance from Egypt. He went to his interview and had his medical paperwork and he was told everything looked ok. He should hear back in two weeks. Then when we checked the US Embassy in Cairo, they had sent our file back to the US immigration for further review because they couldnt be sure our relationship was real. The US State department denied us because our file was pass the processing date.

So I am curious what is the best route now? to appeal the denial or to file a different form like a I-130? Both ways cost, so now I am looking at the quickest route despite the cost. All opinions are welcomed.

And by the way, we are married now in a civil union but haven't certified our marriage yet. I dont know if this is necessary to do if filing an I-130? Thanks.

Edited December 3, 2012 by HeartsinEgypt

[NY_BX 397]

Aug 2010, I filed a I129F k1 for my fiance from Egypt. He went to his interview and had his medical paperwork and he was told everything looked ok. He should hear back in two weeks. Then when we checked the US Embassy in Cairo, they had sent our file back to the US immigration for further review because they couldnt be sure our relationship was real. The US State department denied us because our file was pass the processing date.

So I am curious what is the best route now? to appeal the denial or to file a different form like a I-130? Both ways cost, so now I am looking at the quickest route despite the cost. All opinions are welcomed.

And by the way, we are married now in a civil union but haven't certified our marriage yet. I dont know if this is necessary to do if filing an I-130? Thanks.

Before you proceed, you must find out all the reasons why you were denied. If you don't address them, he could be denied again.

If you're married you need to file a spouse visa. You no longer are eligible to file a fiance visa.

[arabianprincess 5]

Aug 2010, I filed a I129F k1 for my fiance from Egypt. He went to his interview and had his medical paperwork and he was told everything looked ok. He should hear back in two weeks. Then when we checked the US Embassy in Cairo, they had sent our file back to the US immigration for further review because they couldnt be sure our relationship was real. The US State department denied us because our file was pass the processing date.

So I am curious what is the best route now? to appeal the denial or to file a different form like a I-130? Both ways cost, so now I am looking at the quickest route despite the cost. All opinions are welcomed.

And by the way, we are married now in a civil union but haven't certified our marriage yet. I dont know if this is necessary to do if filing an I-130? Thanks.

Same thing happened to me when I applied for a fiance visa for.my now husband except he was denied without an.interview by the embassy because we were "to married" for the fiance visa so we.filed the spouse visa. My husband is in palestine

[HeartsinEgypt 0]

Same thing happened to me when I applied for a fiance visa for.my now husband except he was denied without an.interview by the embassy because we were "to married" for the fiance visa so we.filed the spouse visa. My husband is in palestine

Does anyone know if you can just provide affidavits to prove our marriage when filing an I-130???

[HeartsinEgypt 0]

Before you proceed, you must find out all the reasons why you were denied. If you don't address them, he could be denied again.

If you're married you need to file a spouse visa. You no longer are eligible to file a fiance visa.

We were denied because when the US Embassy in Cairo sent our fine back to the US Immigration because they could decide if our relationship was a true one. Our letter from the US Immigration stated that our application had expired. Which was no fault of ours.

[TBoneTX 48,167]

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process to K-1 Process -- correct forum for visa being discussed. ***

[NY_BX 397]

We were denied because when the US Embassy in Cairo sent our fine back to the US Immigration because they could decide if our relationship was a true one. Our letter from the US Immigration stated that our application had expired. Which was no fault of ours.

They do that on purpose so you have to refile.

But you're married now. Go to 'Guides" and study the spouse visa. You must know exactly WHAT made them believe your relationship wasn't bonafide. If you try again without fixing that, you may be denied again.

[Shoot Em Straight 385]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

And read up in the MENA forum

[Cathi 5,886]

Aug 2010, I filed a I129F k1 for my fiance from Egypt. He went to his interview and had his medical paperwork and he was told everything looked ok. He should hear back in two weeks. Then when we checked the US Embassy in Cairo, they had sent our file back to the US immigration for further review because they couldnt be sure our relationship was real. The US State department denied us because our file was pass the processing date.

So I am curious what is the best route now? to appeal the denial or to file a different form like a I-130? Both ways cost, so now I am looking at the quickest route despite the cost. All opinions are welcomed.

And by the way, we are married now in a civil union but haven't certified our marriage yet. I dont know if this is necessary to do if filing an I-130? Thanks.

your only option now is the i130, civil marriage even though it isnt registered yet is legal. First you must find out the reason for the denial and address those reasons before you proceed.

[Darnell 8,480]

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[NY_BX 397]

That's exactly my point. The OP must figure out what were the red flags: age difference? language barriers? etc to make trigger a denial. If these red flags are not addressed, a denial may happen again.

[dwheels76 5,487]

Does anyone know if you can just provide affidavits to prove our marriage when filing an I-130???

Affidavit are secondary evidence and really don't prove anything. You really need to find out specifically why they thought the relationship wasn't real. Maybe if you and your husband talk about what was asked the answers given and look at if you have red flags did those come up in interview.

[Ebunoluwa 6,140]

Aug 2010, I filed a I129F k1 for my fiance from Egypt. He went to his interview and had his medical paperwork and he was told everything looked ok. He should hear back in two weeks. Then when we checked the US Embassy in Cairo, they had sent our file back to the US immigration for further review because they couldnt be sure our relationship was real. The US State department denied us because our file was pass the processing date.

So I am curious what is the best route now? to appeal the denial or to file a different form like a I-130? Both ways cost, so now I am looking at the quickest route despite the cost. All opinions are welcomed.

And by the way, we are married now in a civil union but haven't certified our marriage yet. I dont know if this is necessary to do if filing an I-130? Thanks.

1.Sounds like the reason of denial was the general canned response "for immigration purposes only", meaning they feel your relationship is not bona fide, even if you brought a suit case full of evidence.

2. Your service center CSC lets the validity of returned petitions expire, yes to no fault but their own. Vermont reaffirms, California does not which is ridiculous but a fact.

3. K1 is out of the question because you are "too" married. Civil ceremony settles that. Get it "certified" before filing.

4. Your option is a CR1. Study the guides here http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

5. Appeals are costly and take a long time. Many CR1's are currently flying through 60-90 days processing due to some reshuffling to another service center. The NVC phase will take about as much time.

Best wishes !

[And_Sam 44]

Aug 2010, I filed a I129F k1 for my fiance from Egypt. He went to his interview and had his medical paperwork and he was told everything looked ok. He should hear back in two weeks. Then when we checked the US Embassy in Cairo, they had sent our file back to the US immigration for further review because they couldnt be sure our relationship was real. The US State department denied us because our file was pass the processing date.

So I am curious what is the best route now? to appeal the denial or to file a different form like a I-130? Both ways cost, so now I am looking at the quickest route despite the cost. All opinions are welcomed.

And by the way, we are married now in a civil union but haven't certified our marriage yet. I dont know if this is necessary to do if filing an I-130? Thanks.

I'm sorry but I didn't quite understand the married in a "civil union". Does that mean you had an Urfi marriage? Or did you go to the Egyptian Ministry of Justice for the marriage? The only way you can file for a CR1 visa is by doing the steps that are laid out in the US embassy in Cairo website. Then the marriage certificate will be accepted.