Cenomar problem

[MM_27 0]

Her cenomar showed 2 names, her name and her deceased husband and another name very similar to her name with a different husband. We called NSO the day before our interview and asked them why did they put another person's name which is not her. They said that will not be a problem with the embassy because the other person have different DOB.

So we went to our K1 interview the next day, we submitted her marriage contract and death certificate of her husband. The consul asked all the detailed information on the death certificate of her deceased husband. everything were okay until the consul asked about the cenomar why there are 2 names. He said they have to investigate if the other name is not really hers. He said we already established our relationship and all documents were okay and the only problem is the cenomar. I asked the consul if she can go with me when i leave for US in 2 weeks, he said it will take time for them to investigate the cenomar. He told us to seat down until they call our number again.

The filipino guy called our number at window 72 and told us that the embassy will be the one to contact NSO and check all the data and it will take weeks to process it. He also told us they don't have her medical yet. She had her medical 9 days prior to her interview. He just gave us our appointment confirmation copy back and told us to go home and just wait for her visa to be delivered. He did not give us any form or documents.

I checked her status at the CEAC website that same night and it says "ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING" then the following day after our interview I checked the status again and it says "REFUSED".

I am so sad and confused they said it will take several weeks to investigate the cenomar then why just after a day of our interview they already made a decision. Is this just a CEAC error? We don't know what to do? Can we appeal this? Please help.

Edited May 17, 2014 by BB_27

[mrszorak44 7]

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think there's an appeal for non-immigrant visas. You would need to re-do the whole process again and pay the fees again and of course be interviewed again - but if you are submitting the CENOMAR, you might be denied again.

In my opinion, one thing you can do is to get married in the Philippines and file for an immigrant visa for her.

[CharlieNWeng 1]

Go back & have the CENOMAR fixed. Also have them write a letter of explination as to what they did with the misstake in names. Then contact the supervisor at USEM incharge of IV unit. Maybe they can straighten out your problem.

[tina&joef 1]

did u tried to get another copy of cenomar with only her name on it prior to her interview? coz even though its a different person that name should not be on ur fiance"s cenomar.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Her cenomar showed 2 names, her name and her deceased husband and another name very similar to her name with a different husband. We called NSO the day before our interview and asked them why did they put another person's name which is not her. They said that will not be a problem with the embassy because the other person have different DOB.

So we went to our K1 interview the next day, we submitted her marriage contract and death certificate of her husband. The consul asked all the detailed information on the death certificate of her deceased husband. everything were okay until the consul asked about the cenomar why there are 2 names. He said they have to investigate if the other name is not really hers. He said we already established our relationship and all documents were okay and the only problem is the cenomar. I asked the consul if she can go with me when i leave for US in 2 weeks, he said it will take time for them to investigate the cenomar. He told us to seat down until they call our number again.

The filipino guy called our number at window 72 and told us that the embassy will be the one to contact NSO and check all the data and it will take weeks to process it. He also told us they don't have her medical yet. She had her medical 9 days prior to her interview. He just gave us our appointment confirmation copy back and told us to go home and just wait for her visa to be delivered. He did not give us any form or documents.

I checked her status at the CEAC website that same night and it says "ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING" then the following day after our interview I checked the status again and it says "REFUSED".

I am so sad and confused they said it will take several weeks to investigate the cenomar then why just after a day of our interview they already made a decision. Is this just a CEAC error? We don't know what to do? Can we appeal this? Please help.

That CENOMAR with another person's name on it really screwed things up, very odd that NSO did that. Seems odd that the embassy isn't requesting a new CENOMAR before making a final decision. For the moment I would suggest contacting the embassy to verify the refusal, it is possible that your are still in AP. If the visa application is actually denied there is little that can be done until the file is returned to DOS, by then it would easier to start anew then to appeal.

Edited May 17, 2014 by Hank_

[MM_27 0]

Thank you all for your advice. We will go to NSO and have them fix their mistake. We are planning to go to USEM and try to submit the revised Cenomar. If we cannot appeal our case, I will start a new I-129F application. Hank, do you know when can I apply for the 2nd time? In the CEAC visa status it says they sent a notification in writing, will they sent it to my fiancée here in Manila or are they going to send it to me in the US?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you all for your advice. We will go to NSO and have them fix their mistake. We are planning to go to USEM and try to submit the revised Cenomar. If we cannot appeal our case, I will start a new I-129F application. Hank, do you know when can I apply for the 2nd time? In the CEAC visa status it says they sent a notification in writing, will they sent it to my fiancée here in Manila or are they going to send it to me in the US?

Be patient, wait and make sure this one has actually been denied before starting over.

[rhein 452]

Thank you all for your advice. We will go to NSO and have them fix their mistake. We are planning to go to USEM and try to submit the revised Cenomar. If we cannot appeal our case, I will start a new I-129F application. Hank, do you know when can I apply for the 2nd time? In the CEAC visa status it says they sent a notification in writing, will they sent it to my fiancée here in Manila or are they going to send it to me in the US?

You'd be better off going the CR-1 route if you are denied the K-1, IMO....