Embassy reply to Senator

[Michael2017 368]

Well that is sad. But the truth is also, that Western Europeans have no economic advantages immigrating to USA. The level of living is similar and income is mostly similar as well. In fact low paying and middle paying jobs are better in Western Europe, only high level jobs (e.g CEOs etc have better conditions in the US).

Therefore, we don`t have a real economic reason to conduct immigration fraud or any other fraud to come to USA.

I understand this is different with Africa, so maybe my comment should only be understood for Europeans.

Edited November 2, 2016 by Michael2017

[mallafri76 1,012]

I'm the beneficiary and I've sent thousands of dollars to my husband over the years because when you're in a relationship, you support each other financially and emotionally. With that said, we did not included money transfer receipts as evidence as we were afraid it would look like I was buying a green card. I would not recommend sending money transfer receipts because it's too much up to interpretation of the CO, whether he'll see it as support or money for green card.

OP, once you get the letter from USCIS, you'll hopefully know better why you were denied and how to overcome it.

[kompas3035 2]

should not have sent western union transactions / looks like being used for money

I know you are married and should share assests but i also know spouse can not send money from Ghana so this is one way

Ghana is a high fraud country and tough embassy

You will need to do as your letter tells you and try to overcome the denial with USCIS office here

but more than likely you will need to apply again

This is not easy and will take time so you need patience and a lot more evidence of bona fide marriage / so sorry but ours took over 6 years so i and many others do know what you go thru

Where did Joetan write that money is being sent from Ghana?

You incorrectly assumed that because the beneficiary is the man, he must be the one sending the money to the female petitioner.

[kompas3035 2]

I'm the beneficiary and I've sent thousands of dollars to my husband over the years because when you're in a relationship, you support each other financially and emotionally. With that said, we did not included money transfer receipts as evidence as we were afraid it would look like I was buying a green card. I would not recommend sending money transfer receipts because it's too much up to interpretation of the CO, whether he'll see it as support or money for green card.

OP, once you get the letter from USCIS, you'll hopefully know better why you were denied and how to overcome it.

A beneficiary sending money to a petitioner definitely can look suspicious. However, it does not look too suspicious if a petitioner sends money to the beneficiary. In fact, that is something that can help a case.

Furthermore, it is definitely not suspicious if a petitioner in the US sends money to a beneficiary in a third world country. I don't know why you would not reveal that you are helping a spouse currently living in a foreign country, particularly one that is not well off.

[Joetan 18]

Where did Joetan write that money is being sent from Ghana?

You incorrectly assumed that because the beneficiary is the man, he must be the one sending the money to the female petitioner.

thank you I am the petitioner and I never thought it was an issue sending money to my husband in Ghana I know he don't make allot and I wanted the best for him so u would help him with things so again I never knew it could look like scam is it like I'm buying Love thank you for backing me up. Edited November 3, 2016 by Joetan

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Where did Joetan write that money is being sent from Ghana?

You incorrectly assumed that because the beneficiary is the man, he must be the one sending the money to the female petitioner.

You misunderstood that comment.

The person meant that she/he was assuming that the money was coming from US not Ghana. If it was going both ways then it wouldnt have been a huge problem

[REM4ALWAYS 18]

Look, don't try to understand what goes on at the Ghana embassy , because it's not logical over there. I met this lady who used to work with the Ghana embassy for a non-profit. She told me about 2 years ago, the embassy had an overhaul, and everyone was fired . Now, they treat everyone like their committing fraud. They deny visa fo any type of reason rational or not. It's really a pity because they really waste so much time with filing , being denied, and then having to wait another year for the case to be reaffirmed. I am seeing more cases that were denied in Ghana are being reaffirmed. Hopefully, that should be a clue that something is amidst at that embassy. My husband was denied in June 2015. They held his case for so long! Even USCIS, didn't understand why the embassy has not returned my case file to them. When I received my NOIR, the information for the denial on the letter was totally incorrect. I don't know if they didn't review the evidence or documentation we submitted or if they were just making up information to support the denial. Luckily, I had receipts, documents,pictures, etc. to refute every statement made by the CO, and my case was reaffirmed.

I urge everyone to keep contacting their representatives and senators, and maybe someone will do something about the policy and procedures in that office.

Edited November 5, 2016 by REM4ALWAYS

[kompas3035 2]

I'm the beneficiary and I've sent thousands of dollars to my husband over the years because when you're in a relationship, you support each other financially and emotionally. With that said, we did not included money transfer receipts as evidence as we were afraid it would look like I was buying a green card. I would not recommend sending money transfer receipts because it's too much up to interpretation of the CO, whether he'll see it as support or money for green card.

OP, once you get the letter from USCIS, you'll hopefully know better why you were denied and how to overcome it.

What does not look suspicious is when the petitioner sends money to his or her beneficiary in another country.

You are the beneficiary and you are sending money to the petitioner who lives in the United States. As you stated, that definitely would look like you are buying a green card.

Usually, it is the beneficiary who needs some help financially.

[lutz 41]

Look, don't try to understand what goes on at the Ghana embassy , because it's not logical over there. I met this lady who used to work with the Ghana embassy for a non-profit. She told me about 2 years ago, the embassy had an overhaul, and everyone was fired . Now, they treat everyone like their committing fraud. They deny visa fo any type of reason rational or not. It's really a pity because they really waste so much time with filing , being denied, and then having to wait another year for the case to be reaffirmed. I am seeing more cases that were denied in Ghana are being reaffirmed. Hopefully, that should be a clue that something is amidst at that embassy. My husband was denied in June 2015. They held his case for so long! Even USCIS, didn't understand why the embassy has not returned my case file to them. When I received my NOIR, the information for the denial on the letter was totally incorrect. I don't know if they didn't review the evidence or documentation we submitted or if they were just making up information to support the denial. Luckily, I had receipts, documents,pictures, etc. to refute every statement made by the CO, and my case was reaffirmed.

I urge everyone to keep contacting their representatives and senators, and maybe someone will do something about the policy and procedures in that office.

Thanks for this post. My husband was denied in September 2015, and for what, he was never told. We used a lawyer, had more than enough evidence. His case took 6 months to get back to USCIS, and now we are awaiting the NOIR.

I contacted the USCIS Ombudsman to intervene. They did, and still the USCIS says the file is actively being investigated.

It's been over one year. You are right about wasting so much time and money, and for what?