Too Much Info for Nairobi

[Deluxe_2014 0]

I've only been on the site for a short while; but, I see that many of you are very knowledgeable about the process. I was wondering if I could get some insight from you. My fiancé had his interview on April 1 at the embassy in Nairobi. He answered all the questions correctly and had all the required documents. They refused his visa and told him to submit proof of our relationship from 2011 to present if he wanted a consular to consider his application any further. Although I had included an abbreviated version of this with the I-129 and other supporting information (letter explaining our relationships evolution, excerpts of chats where we discussed our plans to marry, and conversation snippets from 2011-2013), we still submitted the following items:

• Our entire facebook chat log
• Our entire yahoo video communication and chat log
• Chat conversations between him and my daughter
• Chat conversations between me and his two sisters
• 15 screen shots from facebook showing various posts from 2011-2013 that included pictures, relationship statuses and posts of my daughter tagging him and me
• Pictures from a photo shoot we did for our engagement announcements
• Skype call logs
• Copies of my cell phone bill showing incoming and outgoing calls between us
• MoneyGram log

The packet of proof we submitted via DHL has more than 500 pages of proof. I'm concerned we sent too much information. What are your thoughts based on your knowledge and experience? Do you know if the process includes them reading all the information? Some of our chat logs include arguments we have had? Do you think that will be a problem?

Any insight or information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

[Boiler 47,879]

Do you expect anybody to read it?

Or just weigh it?

[relativeways 27]

I've only been on the site for a short while; but, I see that many of you are very knowledgeable about the process. I was wondering if I could get some insight from you. My fiancé had his interview on April 1 at the embassy in Nairobi. He answered all the questions correctly and had all the required documents. They refused his visa and told him to submit proof of our relationship from 2011 to present if he wanted a consular to consider his application any further. Although I had included an abbreviated version of this with the I-129 and other supporting information (letter explaining our relationships evolution, excerpts of chats where we discussed our plans to marry, and conversation snippets from 2011-2013), we still submitted the following items:

• Our entire facebook chat log
• Our entire yahoo video communication and chat log
• Chat conversations between him and my daughter
• Chat conversations between me and his two sisters
• 15 screen shots from facebook showing various posts from 2011-2013 that included pictures, relationship statuses and posts of my daughter tagging him and me
• Pictures from a photo shoot we did for our engagement announcements
• Skype call logs
• Copies of my cell phone bill showing incoming and outgoing calls between us
• MoneyGram log

The packet of proof we submitted via DHL has more than 500 pages of proof. I'm concerned we sent too much information. What are your thoughts based on your knowledge and experience? Do you know if the process includes them reading all the information? Some of our chat logs include arguments we have had? Do you think that will be a problem?

Any insight or information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

When I brought in evidence for further proof - I only brought in three letters that he had written me from when we sent in the petition till the interview date (so the last 4 months), a photobooth picture we took together when we got engaged, the Christmas card that his parents sent me that included me in the picture this year, and my phone bill from the last 3 months. It wasn't a particularly thick package, and I don't think they really looked too in-depth into it (i.e. didn't read my letter to the T). We also included a hand written letter of intention to marry (same as what you wrote when you submitted your petition) but with a date closer to the interview.

I personally don't think they will have time to read all 500 pages...they might just pick one page and read it. Do you have screenshots of you two video chatting?

[Deluxe_2014 0]

When I brought in evidence for further proof - I only brought in three letters that he had written me from when we sent in the petition till the interview date (so the last 4 months), a photobooth picture we took together when we got engaged, the Christmas card that his parents sent me that included me in the picture this year, and my phone bill from the last 3 months. It wasn't a particularly thick package, and I don't think they really looked too in-depth into it (i.e. didn't read my letter to the T). We also included a hand written letter of intention to marry (same as what you wrote when you submitted your petition) but with a date closer to the interview.

I personally don't think they will have time to read all 500 pages...they might just pick one page and read it. Do you have screenshots of you two video chatting?

Hi Relativeways;

Thank you so very much for you quick and informative response. We did not have screenshots of us video chatting. However, we were chatting while I was making the screen captures from facebook. After making them, I realized that I had unintentionally captured our chat in two of the captures. I did not think they would actually read them all either. At the very least, I thought they may scroll through them to view the dates and verify that they cover the requested time period.

Thank you again.

[Deluxe_2014 0]

Do you expect anybody to read it?

Or just weigh it?

Thank you for your reply.

[Boiler 47,879]

You need to think on what you are submitting and the effect you wish to produce.

Facebook is not a requirement.

[Deluxe_2014 0]

You need to think on what you are submitting and the effect you wish to produce.

Facebook is not a requirement.

The consular identified facebook as a potential source for proof of relationship on the 221(g) form my fiancé received.

[jairo 0]

My fiance went for his interview in Nairobi and all he had was the phone calls from the calling card that we used, flight tickets, hotel tickets, photos, moneygram receipts, engagement ring receipt, gift receipts and I wrote a letter of intent intending to get married within 90 days of his arrival. I also requsted the congress man to email the Nairobi consulate and let them know that our relationship is mutual and genuine. Just be very specific with each proof that you have. The Nairobi consulars are very tough and they want to make sure you are in a mutual relationship.

[Deluxe_2014 0]

My fiance went for his interview in Nairobi and all he had was the phone calls from the calling card that we used, flight tickets, hotel tickets, photos, moneygram receipts, engagement ring receipt, gift receipts and I wrote a letter of intent intending to get married within 90 days of his arrival. I also requsted the congress man to email the Nairobi consulate and let them know that our relationship is mutual and genuine. Just be very specific with each proof that you have. The Nairobi consulars are very tough and they want to make sure you are in a mutual relationship.

Thanks, Jairo! We were approved today! :-)

[Tina and Johan 206]

Thanks, Jairo! We were approved today! :-)

Congratulations!!!