K1 visa denied at Mumbai, India consulate (merged)

[SKJ 1]

Mumbai consulate denied visa for my fiancee last month. She was given a letter saying that our petition with be returned to NVC for review and possible revocation. We are just recovering for the shock. Ten days after the interview the status is changed from Administartive Processing to Returned to NVC. We still have few weeks before our petition approval expires.

Is there any hope that our case gets re-afirmed and sent back to the consulate in time?

Thank you for reading my post.

Edited December 12, 2013 by Lucky_2013

[ivanalex1980 34]

Mumbai consulate denied visa for my fiancee last month. She was given a letter saying that our petition with be returned to NVC for review and possible revocation. We are just recovering for the shock. Ten days after the interview the status is changed from Administartive Processing to Returned to NVC. We still have few weeks before our petition approval expires.

Is there any hope that our case gets re-afirmed and sent back to the consulate in time?

Thank you for reading my post.

i am sorry to hear you got denied

what was the reason of denial? what did the consular officer say? why did they deny it?

did you send enough evidences of your relationship to USCIS?

[Bin deeq 10]

I don't know what to say....I guess been denied its the worst fear for all of us, but you have to keep trying. Marry him and file for CR1.

[SKJ 1]

We provided everything, pic, email, iterneries, phone logs, skype logs, boarding pass , various receipts, etc.

[SKJ 1]

i am sorry to hear you got denied

what was the reason of denial? what did the consular officer say? why did they deny it?

did you send enough evidences of your relationship to USCIS?

i am sorry to hear you got denied

what was the reason of denial? what did the consular officer say? why did they deny it?

did you send enough evidences of your relationship to USCIS?

No reason given except the letter which is generic.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Do you have any red flag?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

The petition will take months to get back and there is a 98% chance you will simply get a letter in about 6 months saying your petition has expired and you are free to refile especially if you are a California USCIS person. No need to wait refile

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress Forum~

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Were there any "red flags" in your case? Red flags in India can include significant age differences (especially if the female petitioner is older), vast educational differences, multiple previous visa attempts, and religious differences.

How did you meet? Online? In person?

Was your engagement an arranged one by your families or based on love?

As others have said, the likelihood of your I-129F petition being reaffirmed is slim. USCIS will more than likely allow the petition to expire and send a letter that you are free to file again without prejudice. It is your choice whether you wish to file for the K-1 again or get married and try for a CR-1. Study the guides above to familiarize yourself with the CR-1 process.

Remember that all evidence is not looked at equally by the consulates in India. Phone records and chat logs are ok but should not be assumed to equate to time spent together in person.

[SKJ 1]

The are no red-flags.

[Newsha 10]

I'm so sorry to hear that and I know how you two feel

don't waste time waiting just refile

don't loose hope just keep going

good luck

[me & her 2]

sorry,refile the K1 or marry then go the CR1 route

wish you Gods blessings

[clairegie 265]

she should've been handed a paper stating the reason for the denial. all you can do is get a senator/congressman to help you keep the petition at the embassy and have it reviewed. once your petition is sent to nvc or uscis, it will just expire there. very slim chance the decision will change. I've only known of 1 case that was a success.

you can refile via k1 but you need to determine what went wrong on your first attempt, correct it and then try again. or you can get married & file for spouse visa. thats another 6-9 months i believe.

Edited December 13, 2013 by iammrsregi

[Zeeshanish 9]

Something must have gone wrong hence why you got denied and usually they provide a reason, try to find out.

[SKJ 1]

Were there any "red flags" in your case? Red flags in India can include significant age differences (especially if the female petitioner is older), vast educational differences, multiple previous visa attempts, and religious differences.

How did you meet? Online? In person?

Was your engagement an arranged one by your families or based on love?

As others have said, the likelihood of your I-129F petition being reaffirmed is slim. USCIS will more than likely allow the petition to expire and send a letter that you are free to file again without prejudice. It is your choice whether you wish to file for the K-1 again or get married and try for a CR-1. Study the guides above to familiarize yourself with the CR-1 process.

Remember that all evidence is not looked at equally by the consulates in India. Phone records and chat logs are ok but should not be assumed to equate to time spent together in person.

. We both are of same religion and cast. She is 3 years younger.

There are no red flags except that she tried for visitor visa once before and she was denied. I don't know that is sufficient to deny.

Edited December 13, 2013 by Lucky_2013