denied entry to USA on a K1 visa

[Californiansunset 332]

2 hours ago, JulieinMD said:

If he had said, "I really want to marry her but we haven't set a date yet", would that have changed what happened?

 

To answer some other questions--she wrote cancelled on his visa in his passport and told him that he could apply for another visa.

Of course if he had answered like that, it would have changed what happened!!! That would've shown that he has the intention of marrying you, you just haven't planned out anything yet. The way he answered made it seem like he might just not marry you after all. That's a complete different answer than the one he gave to CBP and would've changed the entire outcome of his interview. 

[EandH0904 1,184]

Your immigration timeline says you applied for K1 visa in 2015. I'm confused. Did this happen ages ago? Or is he just now coming to the US two years later?? Wouldn't it be out of date? 

[neilsqueen 433]

3 hours ago, Gosia & Tito said:

before trying again to travel -if the visa was not cancelled- I would have him go to embassy (or you call them up ) and check what is the status.

It doesn't say what country he's from, and that might be a factor...Good luck

 

Never mind, I read that it was cancelled....then you have only 2 options, do another K-1, which might be doomed or marry him at his country and CR1

Her timeline says the consulate is Tunisia. Wonder if that was a factor too?

[cdneh 3,112]

2 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

Her timeline says the consulate is Tunisia. Wonder if that was a factor too?

It isn't on the travel ban list, if that's what you mean.

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1 minute ago, cdneh said:

It isn't on the travel ban list, if that's what you mean.

No that's not what I mean.  I was wondering if that consulate is a hard one to get thru like others on that continent.  I know he already made it thru the hard part, but is there a stigma with that location that the CO had suspicions?

[cdneh 3,112]

Just now, neilsqueen said:

No that's not what I mean.  I was wondering if that consulate is a hard one to get thru like others on that continent.  I know he already made it thru the hard part, but is there a stigma with that location that the CO had suspicions?

Maybe so, maybe no. But they did issue the Visa, so  you would think they would have been good. I think it had more to do with that peculiar response.

[Boiler 43,479]

Wonder what really happened.

[BeautyfromAshes 10]

5 hours ago, JulieinMD said:

My fiance was denied entry to the USA on a K1 visa.  It was a nightmare.  I was waiting for him outside of customs at JFK in NY, NY.  The customs agent asked him when we were getting married and he said maybe we will, maybe we won't and she sent him home.  She said he didn't qualify for the K1 visa.  We think she was just looking for ANY reason to send him home.  Practice your answers for entry just as much as you did for the visa interview.  So sad.

His answer to her question is a huge red flag. He doesnt seem serious about the relationship 

[USAMorocco 143]

3 hours ago, JulieinMD said:

If he had said, "I really want to marry her but we haven't set a date yet", would that have changed what happened?

 

To answer some other questions--she wrote cancelled on his visa in his passport and told him that he could apply for another visa.

Yes it would have changed a lot.  My fiancé from Morocco was asked when and where we would be getting married.  He told them in NJ at the court for sure and when within the next 2 months.  We didn't have a set date because we didn't know when he would be arriving for sure. They don't want an exact date they want to hear yes we are getting married as intended by the 90 days.  Whatever possessed your fiancé to say that is beyond me.  It was honestly just plain stupid....especially with everything that is going on with immigration in this country....CBP don't have time to play games and joke around. 

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26 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

No that's not what I mean.  I was wondering if that consulate is a hard one to get thru like others on that continent.  I know he already made it thru the hard part, but is there a stigma with that location that the CO had suspicions?

Yes it is hard.  It is considered a high fraud country as well as most North African and middle eastern countries. 

[KierenHby 897]

If I were in front of a CBP officer on a K1 and she asks me when was I getting married, and my response was '..maybe I will or maybe I won't..'. 

 

Put yourself in the officer's shoes. What would the officer think in that moment?  She had no choice but to deny. 

[Becci391 339]

Just now, KierenHby said:

If I were in front of a CBP officer on a K1 and she asks me when was I getting married, and my response was '..maybe I will or maybe I won't..'. 

 

Put yourself in the officer's shoes. What would the officer think in that moment?  She had no choice but to deny. 

The officer's reaction was correct.

You don't play games with them. 

 

I really hope that you can talk to your fiancé and work things out but like I said in an earlier comment, maybe he just wanted to marry you to get a Green Card.

[heo luoi 206]

I dont get where anyone is coming from most notably this guy w/ his unbelievable response. Why would you go thru all this process. Fly aboard only to finally get the border and just thell the CBP ' meh, maybe'? why board the plane at all?  F up some form would be a lot easier. or you know not board the plane. The cold feet doesnt make sense to me, at least come thru talk it thru and then go home. Id like to think more misccomunication but still very awkward answer.

[NYCruiser 423]

6 hours ago, JulieinMD said:

My fiance was denied entry to the USA on a K1 visa.  It was a nightmare.  I was waiting for him outside of customs at JFK in NY, NY.  The customs agent asked him when we were getting married and he said maybe we will, maybe we won't and she sent him home.  She said he didn't qualify for the K1 visa.  We think she was just looking for ANY reason to send him home.  Practice your answers for entry just as much as you did for the visa interview.  So sad.

No the immigration officer was NOT looking for a reason to send him home. Your fiance was looking for a reason NOT to marry you. Get it right!!! You both spent months and $$ applying for this visa and your fiance said MAYBE NOT??? You are better off without him.

Edited March 14, 2017 by NYCruiser

[caliliving 606]

What country is the fiance from??? Tunisa.. yeah, not surprised! you cant joke around with anyting anymore let alone from that country!!!!!! It has the highest fraud rate so i will say he was rightfully denied!!!

 

Also, people from certain countries will get asked less countries when coming on a K1 or any visa for that reason!  so you cant compare coming from canada/uk/NZ/aus because it is a much MUCH easier process!! so people saying they got asked less questions - yes, you are probably from a low fraud country. 

 

secondly, going thru the border is a serious matter!  especially with everything happening in this day and age...why would ANYONE joke around???

 

FYI i am guessing you are an older woman.. i would say you dodged a bullet!!!