K1 221G Letter at Interview

[Jawaree 717]

The relationship is doubtful & it will be returned....but what do you mean about the culture &

men interested in women of child-bearing age?

[Mica333 3]

Thanks to all especially Ebun..you are spot on with your advice. I've already been in touch w Congress and Monday morning will be back at it w Senate office. I am not giving up. I really appreciate all the support & information.

[KierenHby 897]

We wish you luck and hope the adjudication is positive. Please keep us all posted with your experience with the Senate office.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Thanks to all especially Ebun..you are spot on with your advice. I've already been in touch w Congress and Monday morning will be back at it w Senate office. I am not giving up. I really appreciate all the support & information.

You are welcome, keep us posted. Don't keep your hopes up too high but I say you never know until you try and I would do the complaint

anyway out of principle, no matter if they grant a second interview or not.

[Mica333 3]

I called my local Senate Office today and the immigration aide seemed very helpful. She sent me the privacy release so she could contact the Embassy on my behalf, same as Congress Office. When I called to follow up later in the afternoon, they said she received my email and had already contacted the embassy and would be in touch when she had an answer.

She said I'm supposed to tell congress to cancel their case now that Senate Office is involved? Have no idea why? The more wheels squeaking the better in my opinion. I am so thankful that she actually took the time to speak to me and explain why the interview process is so difficult and it is really for the protection of US Citizens. So many foreigners have attempted fraud, and actually disappeared while on this type of Visa and change the minute they arrive in US. She told me she has received so many calls after the fact when its too late..All understandable. I just wish the process was not so drawn out and painful. And expensive. I don't know who to believe anymore.

I just want to know what exactly went wrong at my fiancees interview and either try and fix it or move on. The idea of waiting more time is really frustrating. And if the Visa is really denied I need to make plans for the future.

She explained the two things happening now: the admin process is underway (further background checks) and case sent back to USCIS could take another 6 months to sort out or be denied all together.

The applicant (beneficiary) really has to be prepared and confident in the interview as its really a make it or break it time. It's really about the impression he or she makes and the way in which the questions are answered. Like a court of law. Its super serious business.

All I can do now is wait, respectfully. THis has put a huge strain on my relationship. Its hard enough. I really want to go to India however feel its important to stay home and work. It's not so easy to pick up and leave and hope to have a job to return to when I get back.

Thanks for your support & good luck to everyone here as well. Will keep you posted hope it helps.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

I called my local Senate Office today and the immigration aide seemed very helpful. She sent me the privacy release so she could contact the Embassy on my behalf, same as Congress Office. When I called to follow up later in the afternoon, they said she received my email and had already contacted the embassy and would be in touch when she had an answer.

She said I'm supposed to tell congress to cancel their case now that Senate Office is involved? Have no idea why? They don't like more than one office working on it to avoid confusion. The more wheels squeaking the better in my opinion. I am so thankful that she actually took the time to speak to me and explain why the interview process is so difficult and it is really for the protection of US Citizens. So many foreigners have attempted fraud, and actually disappeared while on this type of Visa and change the minute they arrive in US. She told me she has received so many calls after the fact when its too late..All understandable. I just wish the process was not so drawn out and painful. And expensive. I don't know who to believe anymore. Sure they have to weed out fraud and rightly so but in the end I don't want the government to babysit me and 'protect me' from the boogy man

because I am capable to make choices of what is good or bad for me myself.

I just want to know what exactly went wrong at my fiancees interview and either try and fix it or move on. The idea of waiting more time is really frustrating. And if the Visa is really denied I need to make plans for the future.

She explained the two things happening now: the admin process is underway (further background checks) and case sent back to USCIS could take another 6 months to sort out or be denied all together. If the case is send back it won't take 6 month to 'sort it out' nor will it be denied but USCIS will EXPIRE it and you start over.

The applicant (beneficiary) really has to be prepared and confident in the interview as its really a make it or break it time. It's really about the impression he or she makes and the way in which the questions are answered. Like a court of law. Its super serious business. Yep !

All I can do now is wait, respectfully. THis has put a huge strain on my relationship. Its hard enough. I really want to go to India however feel its important to stay home and work. It's not so easy to pick up and leave and hope to have a job to return to when I get back.

Thanks for your support & good luck to everyone here as well. Will keep you posted hope it helps. Hope you are successful and approved soon, best wishes.

[Mica333 3]

Thanks...And with all due respect...I would never want to confuse them even more by having two offices contact them for the same status. Thats a scary thought that they would not be able to answer the same question without getting confused.

I am confused as well. Especially when I call USCIS and they tell me we are approved and are congratulating me.

It should not take so long really...Anyway I am being patient and trusting the process. That's all I can do...and emailing daily to embassy.

Best wishes to all!

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Thanks...And with all due respect...I would never want to confuse them even more by having two offices contact them for the same status. Thats a scary thought that they would not be able to answer the same question without getting confused.

I am confused as well. Especially when I call USCIS and they tell me we are approved and are congratulating me.

It should not take so long really...Anyway I am being patient and trusting the process. That's all I can do...and emailing daily to embassy.

Best wishes to all!

I agree they should be able to handle answering both but I was told the same thing to not contact another agency if one is already

handling it, either one doesn't like the other in the mix and the embassy doesn't like it because they have to take time away to answer more

than one request. It is what it is. If I were you I would just let it play out and not withdraw the one request, maybe you even get more answers

that way.

Good luck !

[Mica333 3]

So I got a call back

Today from the immigration aide. She asked me why I was copying her on emails to the embassy and that the email address on the U.S. Dept of state website is not the correct one. She insinuated that I found this contact info from a "random Google search" which I did not. The email address on the U.S. Embassy New Delhi site is where I am getting all my contact info she also quite rudely reminded me how "my boyfriend failed the interview". I then lost it and told her he is my fiancée and her tone and lack of respect is unacceptable. It just gets worse and worse.

So apparently the contact info given by the U.S. Embassy for the Consulate in New Delhi is a third party that assists people (for a fee) to help

With the visa process. Interesting.

This was advised to me by the aide.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

You have 2 senators and can chose any of their offices in several cities. If you encounter a rude and crabby or unhelpful aide then

next time chose a different one. You also have the congressman but are stuck with your district there and can't toggle between offices.

I chose my aide by how they interacted with me on the phone when calling several different offices.

Now that you have a rude aide ride it out until you switch for the next issue.

[Mica333 3]

Happy Sunday to everyone.

I was advised this week by an immigration attorney that taking the mobile phone of a beneficiary at the US Embassy in New Delhi and calling people from the phone is illegal. Period.

I would like to know if anyone has had the same experience.

I need this info because I am filing a complaint here in US through the Compliance USCIS Compliance Dept against the Embassy for inappropriate questioning.

Also- We have not only a Race discrimination case here its also age and gender discrimination and a Human Rights Violation.

Do you think I should note this in the review section as well here on VJ? If it will help I am going to make it publically known here.

This treatment was completely wrong, unacceptable, and cannot be tolerated by anyone going through this painful process

Thanks for reading.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Unbelievable misconduct and I am appalled at the continued abuse at some of these consulates. How did they know where and who his father was to approach him and take the cell phone?! It sound completely criminal. And then to assume fraud because he did not inform everyone in his contact list of his private business?! Just unbelievable! All in the name of "homeland security". As American citizens we at minimum should have a right to answers. I'm truly glad you're standing up and taking this further. This is so wrong. They are taking advantage of us because we are at their mercy. Shameful.

[KierenHby 897]

I was advised this week by an immigration attorney that taking the mobile phone of a beneficiary at the US Embassy in New Delhi and calling people from the phone is illegal. Period.

Without getting into legalities, my average joe brain thinks such a thing, if without permission, doesn’t feel right. Look into the rights of an applicant at an embassy.

I need this info because I am filing a complaint here in US through the Compliance USCIS Compliance Dept against the Embassy for inappropriate questioning.

Also- We have not only a Race discrimination case here its also age and gender discrimination and a Human Rights Violation.

Do you think I should note this in the review section as well here on VJ? If it will help I am going to make it publically known here.

This treatment was completely wrong, unacceptable, and cannot be tolerated by anyone going through this painful process

Generally speaking, COs have discretion in determining bonafides of a relationship, and regulations allow them a degree of latitude in their job. Please go thru this, a random example, especially Post #10. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/560179-papers-needed-after-the-interview-spouse-visa/

You have the option to pursue recourse if you believe the applicant was wronged and had his\her rights violated at the embassy. As much as applicants are expected to follow rules, embassy staff are to be held equally accountable, regardless of their power. However, bear in mind applicant rights may not have bearing on adjudication of a case; they are separate issues. Let us know how things go.

[Mica333 3]

Hi Everyone- I hope you are all doing well.

Heres my update:

After a month of daily emails & phone calls. keeping Consular General copied on all correspondence, I've received no details at all as to WHY our case was put on 221g Admin Processing. Congress and Senator Office, with all due respect, were not very helpful in obtaining any info at all. However, I was able to figure out the email to Consular General from the correspondence with those offices so something good came out of it.

On our own doing---my fiancee obtained another PCC. Stamped by the government.Once he received it back he sent me a copy & I took it upon myself to forward to the email address that accepts the missing documents, (advanceprocessing@...)and they responded within 24 hours to please submit this PCC AND PASSPORT at the local Visa drop off Center in Delhi. I assumed it was a auto reply so my Fiancee called the embassy directly and spoke to one of the people at the service desk...and they confirmed verbally via a recorded phone line that yes, he should send his passport & additional PCC "as soon as possible" to the embassy.

Any thoughts on what this could mean?

Thanks in advance.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Hi Everyone- I hope you are all doing well.

Heres my update:

After a month of daily emails & phone calls. keeping Consular General copied on all correspondence, I've received no details at all as to WHY our case was put on 221g Admin Processing. Congress and Senator Office, with all due respect, were not very helpful in obtaining any info at all. However, I was able to figure out the email to Consular General from the correspondence with those offices so something good came out of it.

On our own doing---my fiancee obtained another PCC. Stamped by the government.Once he received it back he sent me a copy & I took it upon myself to forward to the email address that accepts the missing documents, (advanceprocessing@...)and they responded within 24 hours to please submit this PCC AND PASSPORT at the local Visa drop off Center in Delhi. I assumed it was a auto reply so my Fiancee called the embassy directly and spoke to one of the people at the service desk...and they confirmed verbally via a recorded phone line that yes, he should send his passport & additional PCC "as soon as possible" to the embassy.

Any thoughts on what this could mean?

Thanks in advance.

Sounds like they are ready to issue the visa.