k1 denied but passport still with embassy

[clynliz 0]

I had my interview last july 9. I had a 2nd interview the following day and was told to wait for another 3weeks for results. They emailed us that our application was denied under 221g. Insufficient evidence of a bonafide relationship. We were denied last September but until now(January 2014) they haven't returned my passport and any documents.

Anybody who had experienced this? We on't know how to start the CR1 if our situation is like this. help pls.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I had my interview last july 9. I had a 2nd interview the following day and was told to wait for another 3weeks for results. They emailed us that our application was denied under 221g. Insufficient evidence of a bonafide relationship. We were denied last September but until now(January 2014) they haven't returned my passport and any documents.

Anybody who had experienced this? We on't know how to start the CR1 if our situation is like this. help pls.

Have you called or emailed the embassy regarding your passport? If you were denied they should either have you come to retrieve it, or more likely send it to you by 2GO.

Just curious, why didn't you have adequate evidence of a bonafide relationship? (emails, chat logs, photos together, simply knowing all about your fiance when they ask questions) What was missing?

[Gwapo1ako 14]

Have you called or emailed the embassy regarding your passport? If you were denied they should either have you come to retrieve it, or more likely send it to you by 2GO.

Just curious, why didn't you have adequate evidence of a bonafide relationship? (emails, chat logs, photos together, simply knowing all about your fiance when they ask questions) What was missing?

Yes, i was wondering that as well.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Seemed to me if they provided more evidence with the 221g that the issue would have been resolved and the visa issued. But there was a second interview and still no approval so it may be more involved.

[clynliz 0]

Have you called or emailed the embassy regarding your passport? If you were denied they should either have you come to retrieve it, or more likely send it to you by 2GO.

Just curious, why didn't you have adequate evidence of a bonafide relationship? (emails, chat logs, photos together, simply knowing all about your fiance when they ask questions) What was missing?

Yes we did call several times regarding the passport. They said denied applications are the least priorities so we just have to wait when will the passport be returned.

We did provide every single evidence we can give. Chatlogs, emails, receipts of gifts, pictures of us together as well as written statements of us and friends.

I had a visa denial before (tourist) filing the k1. They were thinking I was just paying my fiance just to go back to the US to work.

[clynliz 0]

Seemed to me if they provided more evidence with the 221g that the issue would have been resolved and the visa issued. But there was a second interview and still no approval so it may be more involved.

I provided everything that I can provide. I even gave snail mails to them. The additional picture and chats were given on the 2nd interview. There are improper questions as well. But I managed to answer it because I know to myself that our relationship is true. But still it is denied. I am just wondering why are they still holding my passport if our application is really denied?

Last update in CEAC is Jan. 7, 2014. and its still on AP

[Hank_ 9,174]

I provided everything that I can provide. I even gave snail mails to them. The additional picture and chats were given on the 2nd interview. There are improper questions as well. But I managed to answer it because I know to myself that our relationship is true. But still it is denied. I am just wondering why are they still holding my passport if our application is really denied?

Last update in CEAC is Jan. 7, 2014. and its still on AP

2nd interview was probably a Stokes, and the questions can be very personal for sure. Did they ask your fiance to attend?

The tourist visa denial is not a big thing that is pretty common, not something that would raise red flags

There is something else that hit the radar.

[clynliz 0]

2nd interview was probably a Stokes, and the questions can be very personal for sure. Did they ask your fiance to attend?

The tourist visa denial is not a big thing that is pretty common, not something that would raise red flags

There is something else that hit the radar.

Here's my history in the embassy/US

Since I was 6 y/0 I got a tourist visa, in and out of the US every 3-4yrs.

2010 I got a J1 visa (cultural exchange program) where I had my internship for 6 mos. (this is where I met my fiance) extended to 7 mos for one month travel (allowed to travel the US for a month)I went home after the internship on April 2011 and got back in August 2011 until October 2011 (using my tourist)

My visa is expiring on July 2012 so I renewed it at August 2012. I got denied.

We filed the k1 in Nov 2012. and it was approved May 2013.

I think they were thinking I just want to go back to work.

what do you think is the reason why they are not returning the passport if it is really denied?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Here's my history in the embassy/US

Since I was 6 y/0 I got a tourist visa, in and out of the US every 3-4yrs.

2010 I got a J1 visa (cultural exchange program) where I had my internship for 6 mos. (this is where I met my fiance) extended to 7 mos for one month travel (allowed to travel the US for a month)I went home after the internship on April 2011 and got back in August 2011 until October 2011 (using my tourist)

My visa is expiring on July 2012 so I renewed it at August 2012. I got denied.

We filed the k1 in Nov 2012. and it was approved May 2013.

I think they were thinking I just want to go back to work.

what do you think is the reason why they are not returning the passport if it is really denied?

I think you are right, they saw the denial on the J1 renewal, then suddenly you are doing a K-1. You and your fiance may be sincere and have a genuine relationship but circumstances seem to have cast a cloud over things.

Are you going to try again once you get your passport back?

[clynliz 0]

I think you are right, they saw the denial on the J1 renewal, then suddenly you are doing a K-1. You and your fiance may be sincere and have a genuine relationship but circumstances seem to have cast a cloud over things.

Are you going to try again once you get your passport back?

yes we are planning to get married here in the philippines.

can we still get married even if the k1 case is not closed?

[Girl from Celebes 588]

yes we are planning to get married here in the philippines.

can we still get married even if the k1 case is not closed?

Of course you can still married your fiance. Many Vjers here after got denied, married, apply for a spousal visa and got approved.

[Hank_ 9,174]

yes we are planning to get married here in the philippines.

can we still get married even if the k1 case is not closed?

Sure you can.

Good Luck

[clynliz 0]

I think I got lucky today! I called the embassy and they said my case is still open. I can send additonal documents to prove that our relationship is true. I hope this time everything will be okay!

[Hank_ 9,174]

I think I got lucky today! I called the embassy and they said my case is still open. I can send additonal documents to prove that our relationship is true. I hope this time everything will be okay!

That is great news!!!

Load them up!!