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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from Igelanre in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    First let me thank everyone who intended to help on here and not just write down their opinionated junk.
    Yes, we did it. I flew to my husband and fought our case. I did it my way, did not believe lawyers (at least not what there solution for our case was) and just did that what made most sense to me. We both wrote them a declaration letter, I went to the embassy, made an appointment, walked in and handed our declaration letter in person. I asked them a few questions and left. They accepted to take it as supporting evidence and confirmed to me that a Senior Consular Officer would read the file I submitted. 40 days later they call us and tell my husband to drop off his passport. Three weeks later we received it via UPS and now we are hope together. Just celebrated our one month in the US together and I can tell you all not to get intimidated by Administration. Administration can get intimidated as well if you do it the right and proper way. Besides, administration law was formed to serve us, right?!
    If you need more specific info on how I did it (all on our own), feel free to ask specific questions and I would be happy to share and help where I can.
    Praying for all of you who are waiting. It is better to wait than to give up.
    Blessings
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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from QueenComley in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    'Suck it up girl??!! Listen, I am new to this site and I didn't receive any notifications on the comments people have been leaving. I kept checking back in to this site and looking for some kind of notification. I just happened to figure it out, that I need to click back on the topic I created and scroll down. As a facebooker, I suppose I was expecting other communication methods on here. Sorry guys! I am still learning this thing, and playing around with the 'settings' ... I must say this is not very user friendly, although I am technically very savvy
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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from ditdot in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    *FYI: I considered hiring a lawyer in San Diego. But after re-verifying with her what she would actually do, I immediately decided to drop that option. She wanted lots of money just to put together a declaration letter for me and needed 10 days. I said to myself, I only know the misunderstanding that occurred, I know very well what our story is, and I did not have that much time nor the money to wait. I had to drop everything and fly to my husband. I wrote it in one day (I write well under pressure), and my husband wrote one too, and 5 days after my arrival in Algiers I walked in to the Embassy and handed it in.
    **I added this little detail, to give you the message that in most cases with immigration procedures, one can avoid a lawyer if you do your homework. If you just read a bit (and come on, there is a wealth of resources through the internet) and understand where your case fits in the whole picture. Plus, a can-do attitude, fearlessness, coupled with solid knowledge and preparedness are required
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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from QueenComley in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    First let me thank everyone who intended to help on here and not just write down their opinionated junk.
    Yes, we did it. I flew to my husband and fought our case. I did it my way, did not believe lawyers (at least not what there solution for our case was) and just did that what made most sense to me. We both wrote them a declaration letter, I went to the embassy, made an appointment, walked in and handed our declaration letter in person. I asked them a few questions and left. They accepted to take it as supporting evidence and confirmed to me that a Senior Consular Officer would read the file I submitted. 40 days later they call us and tell my husband to drop off his passport. Three weeks later we received it via UPS and now we are hope together. Just celebrated our one month in the US together and I can tell you all not to get intimidated by Administration. Administration can get intimidated as well if you do it the right and proper way. Besides, administration law was formed to serve us, right?!
    If you need more specific info on how I did it (all on our own), feel free to ask specific questions and I would be happy to share and help where I can.
    Praying for all of you who are waiting. It is better to wait than to give up.
    Blessings
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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from Ketsuban in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    'Suck it up girl??!! Listen, I am new to this site and I didn't receive any notifications on the comments people have been leaving. I kept checking back in to this site and looking for some kind of notification. I just happened to figure it out, that I need to click back on the topic I created and scroll down. As a facebooker, I suppose I was expecting other communication methods on here. Sorry guys! I am still learning this thing, and playing around with the 'settings' ... I must say this is not very user friendly, although I am technically very savvy
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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from hikergirl in Thinking of a divorce after his Visa approval a week ago.   
    You make it very clear that you do NOT want to be stuck in this marriage. You're not 22 anymore, you're 32, already accomplished, finished medical school, you can NOT keep dragging yourself into 'I don't know what or how to get a divorce' - it does not matter whether you know or don't know, what you know is that you do not want to be married to someone who is more interested in a Visa to the United States than in his wife. Now, he is not even interested in having a family with you whenever, he even sets time frames. The more you will wait, the more you will plunge yourself, your life, your whole sane being into a life long depression.
    You're young, educated, you seem kind and non-argumentative. Yes, a lot of men out there desire you, unconditionally. You did not get yourself into this alone, you did it to please your parents, then to please this so called 'husband' and not You, only You get yourself out of this. IMMEDIATELY!
    You can cancel the whole thing with one simple e-mail to the Consulate that issued the VISA to him. You do not want him to land on American soil, after all that he has done to you. Namely, he is not interested in this marriage. Do not think that him coming here, living under one roof, will make things better. It will get worst. You already experienced that in Pakistan, why go through it again in the U.S. Your home country? So, do that first. That can revoke his VISA right away, if you explain to them that you have high doubts and suspicions, that he has tricked you into believing he wants you as his wife, as you had initially perceived. You have first had experience, you lived over there and have waited long enough to be certain that this is the case. I would not go there any more, at least not any time soon. Especially not, if you cancel his Spousal Visa, since you want a divorce eventually. I would not even worry about getting a divorce in Pakistan right away, this is very hard for a woman over there if she does not have a male guardian by her side. An immediate male relative. I imagine it to be dangerous for a woman, along there, asking for a divorce. Not an expert on Pakistan, but I have a pretty good idea how it is in a ultra conservative country such as Pakistan.
    Most importantly, is that you get this guy out of your life if you really believe that you do not want to be married to him any longer. Then, you make sure you rebuild yourself, cure your depression, take it as a lesson, do not live in regrets or guilt, build up your self confidence. AND MOVE ON as quickly as you can. Hopefully, that will teach your parents a lesson too. That is to accept you the way you are, and support your wishes. It sounds like you have invested so much time and energy into this painful marriage, and therefore, must act as quickly as possible.
    May god bless you and guide you to eternal internal happiness and contentment.
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    El-Andalusi got a reaction from Shane and Lovely in Thinking of a divorce after his Visa approval a week ago.   
    You make it very clear that you do NOT want to be stuck in this marriage. You're not 22 anymore, you're 32, already accomplished, finished medical school, you can NOT keep dragging yourself into 'I don't know what or how to get a divorce' - it does not matter whether you know or don't know, what you know is that you do not want to be married to someone who is more interested in a Visa to the United States than in his wife. Now, he is not even interested in having a family with you whenever, he even sets time frames. The more you will wait, the more you will plunge yourself, your life, your whole sane being into a life long depression.
    You're young, educated, you seem kind and non-argumentative. Yes, a lot of men out there desire you, unconditionally. You did not get yourself into this alone, you did it to please your parents, then to please this so called 'husband' and not You, only You get yourself out of this. IMMEDIATELY!
    You can cancel the whole thing with one simple e-mail to the Consulate that issued the VISA to him. You do not want him to land on American soil, after all that he has done to you. Namely, he is not interested in this marriage. Do not think that him coming here, living under one roof, will make things better. It will get worst. You already experienced that in Pakistan, why go through it again in the U.S. Your home country? So, do that first. That can revoke his VISA right away, if you explain to them that you have high doubts and suspicions, that he has tricked you into believing he wants you as his wife, as you had initially perceived. You have first had experience, you lived over there and have waited long enough to be certain that this is the case. I would not go there any more, at least not any time soon. Especially not, if you cancel his Spousal Visa, since you want a divorce eventually. I would not even worry about getting a divorce in Pakistan right away, this is very hard for a woman over there if she does not have a male guardian by her side. An immediate male relative. I imagine it to be dangerous for a woman, along there, asking for a divorce. Not an expert on Pakistan, but I have a pretty good idea how it is in a ultra conservative country such as Pakistan.
    Most importantly, is that you get this guy out of your life if you really believe that you do not want to be married to him any longer. Then, you make sure you rebuild yourself, cure your depression, take it as a lesson, do not live in regrets or guilt, build up your self confidence. AND MOVE ON as quickly as you can. Hopefully, that will teach your parents a lesson too. That is to accept you the way you are, and support your wishes. It sounds like you have invested so much time and energy into this painful marriage, and therefore, must act as quickly as possible.
    May god bless you and guide you to eternal internal happiness and contentment.
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    El-Andalusi reacted to pushbrk in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    Just to be clear, a fraud investigation is primarily focused on the intentions of the foreigner, not the intentions of the US Citizen petitioner. Some fraud is mutual but most is not. Clearly one of their concerns is that he applied for a student visa while in a relationship with a US Citizen. Many pertinent facts are missing from the initial post, which may or may not shed light on the problem.
    They are the same age, but how old? (This pertains to whether they are of "student" age.)
    They have at least been acquainted since before the student visa was applied for. For how long and how serious was the relationship? The OP says the engagement wasn't "official" but just what WAS the relationship status when the student visa was applied for? Evasive answers raise suspicion.
    How did the couple meet and how did their relationship develop?
    Does the foreigner have family in the USA already?
    If everything is on the up and up, the visa will probably eventually be approved, but it sounds like they are investigating to rule out first, whether the student visa application was an attempt to circumvent immigration law. If it was, that's a problem. We don't have the facts but the OP does.
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    El-Andalusi reacted to Moonlight2011 in CR1 Visa Denied at US Embassy   
    Sorry to hear what happend to ure husband.
    well if u want my advices please contact me, i know very well how hard to be burned out by the Co, theya re usually unfaire...
    but as people told u here, if u wan advice(complete ones..): u have to give more details about ure situation and story...cause : yes each case is diffrent, but when we do have some pertinent details like: if he works, how much u guys dated... ure situation in US....how many time su guys visited each other in Algeria and abroad...)..Than we can really advice u regarding ure personal case, and also help u focus and identify what can be ure Red Flags..than work them out..or just try to clarify them to the Co
    U have to click up Watch topic: at ure right in the top so u can receive emails that notify u peope comments..
    I sent u a private message by the way.
    Cheers
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