Usual reasons for denial (either from service center or consulate/embassy)

[VeganMari 12]

Hi, I am just wondering what are the usual reasons why they deny k1 visas.

I tend to over-worry about things and since this is so important to me because it means I can marry and live with the person I love I just start thinking what if this or that is a reason for them to deny the visa. My main worries are that my american fiancé has a criminal record but for none of the crimes listed on the i29f form or any violent or drug crimes...it was just refusal to testify, he is on probation now and can't leave the country and that's why I went to the US to meet him and he hasn't been able to visit me in my country.

So my reasons to worry are: that he spent time in prison, that he has never come here, that we've only met once (I stayed there for almost 2 months), and that he is going to school and has a 2 day a week job for now, so money is not enough I guess but his mom will be the "backup" for the affidavit of support, also I don't have an official job because right now I am just helping my dad out with his work while I wait for the NOA2 and worry that saying I'm unemployed will affect the decision.

[D N Medellin COL 75]

You as the foreign fiancée (the beneficiary) can relax about his criminal record as it is YOUR police record that is in question and NOT the US citizen that is petitioning you. The only wrinkle to your story is that you traveled to USA and met your fiancé in the US, what type of visa were you on? Did you over stay? Can you prove that you met in the past 2 years, etc., etc...

Of course you’re going to need a sponsor as it sounds that his income is below the poverty level, so have HIM focus on that.

Again his record will have no impact on your K-1 BUT you say that he can't travel so be sure that all your documents are in perfect order as he can't join you and support you when you have your interview in Bogota.

Good luck!

[Hypnos 6,576]

You as the foreign fiancée (the beneficiary) can relax about his criminal record as it is YOUR police record that is in question and NOT the US citizen that is petitioning you.

This is not completely true. There are some offences, particularly sexual offences against minors (see the Adam Walsh Act) that prevent the US citizen from being able to petition a spouse or other close relative. This situation certainly does not fall into that category though, so there is no issue of that here.

[VeganMari 12]

You as the foreign fiancée (the beneficiary) can relax about his criminal record as it is YOUR police record that is in question and NOT the US citizen that is petitioning you. The only wrinkle to your story is that you traveled to USA and met your fiancé in the US, what type of visa were you on? Did you over stay? Can you prove that you met in the past 2 years, etc., etc...

Of course you’re going to need a sponsor as it sounds that his income is below the poverty level, so have HIM focus on that.

Again his record will have no impact on your K-1 BUT you say that he can't travel so be sure that all your documents are in perfect order as he can't join you and support you when you have your interview in Bogota.

Good luck!

Ok, I have been told that is my criminal record that really matters and I have none, so I guess I can stop worrying about that.

When I traveled to visit him I was on a tourist visa and didn't overstay. I left on Feb 14 of this year and he sent the i29f shortly after I left, so we did send evidence of us meeting and everything. We have lots of photos, my passport stamps, travel itinerary, etc...

I hope that having the financial sponsor is not seen as anything bad or whatever as a reason to deny it. I think we have that part covered.

I still don't have NOA2 but I am trying to get as much as I can ready for when I do because I don't wanna waste anytime, I miss my man! I also hope that him not coming to the interview with me is seen as a bad thing either. But I guess they'll know he is on probation and that's why he can't travel...right? Like..it's not on our application but they have to do background checks and whatnot I imagine...

Anyway, thanks so much!