Linds&Youssef

I wouldn't focus so much on what the exact questions were that they asked him. They weren't looking for him to actually know the answers to such specific, left-field questions. They were looking to see how he'd respond. It sounds to me like there might be some serious red flags in your case, and the CO was trying to see if they're just coincidence or if he's looking for a greencard and might trip himself up. my thoughts to you is to prepare your counter-argument evidence to submit so that maybe they'll give him another interview. Then when the interview comes, he must be completely honest, never stop talking, and substitute information he does know about you when they ask him a question he doesn't know the answer to (i.e. "I don't know how many miles she drives to work, but I know it takes her 45 minutes because she sometimes tells me how irritated she is about the traffic" or "I don't know the exact date we first said 'I love you' but it was in the summer in 2008 and I remember it was raining that day because I tripped on the wet pavement right before I talked to her, and she cheered me up..." just as examples. Good luck

I think the important things to pull out of this thread are that the sister should return home of her own volition (either way, she'll have problems getting back over here since she has overstayed and is obviously a risk in terms of trying to remain here illegally), and that you as her brother will go to jail or receive some other punishment (up to deportation, yourself) if you're found to be aiding in her attempts to remain here illegally. Now my question is why haven't you sent her on her way home already?!?!?!?! :bonk:

The difference is that with tax transcripts you don't have to include W-2s and other supporting evidence because the transcript shows (from the IRS's perspective) what they have recorded as you filing in those years... whereas your own tax records are your word of what you filed. So you can do either one. The tax transcripts are just easier.

They told me our case was in "administrative processing" at the NVC and there was no time frame associated with that (even though they don't do extensive administrative reviews at this stage of the game). Even with that said, our case passed through NVC and was received by the consulate within 2 weeks. Hope this helps.

Based on my conversations with our attorney, you're best to file either before mid-November (like right now) or after the first week or two of January, if you're looking to not get set aside in favor of other visa types. Late in the year, and leading up to the start of spring semester of school, the offices tend to get inundated with student visa applications. That said, it depends on how many other visas are filed around the time you file, and every year's different. Since there's no way to really know, I'd recommend filing as soon as you possibly can. Even if it took longer, you'd still probably finish earlier by filing sooner than you would by waiting another two months. By the way, ... the offer for in-person help still stands if you feel like making your way up to my neck of the woods . And if not, I may be down your way for a half-marathon around V-Day.

Just pointing out facts: nowhere in this job description does it specifically state that the person is responsible for uncovering fraudulent relationships. After thorough reading, it looks like the position is responsible for detecting fraudulent documents related to all kinds of visas and to monitor and report on trends. They're looking for fake passports/medical records/police reports/education documents/etc. I seriously doubt they're hiring people to look this much more deeply into fiance/marriage visa cases in particular. Let's not all get psyched out over this. Just sayin'

No idea, but if you find out, I'd love to know the answer to this, too!

congrats again, lady! Now update your timeline!!!

I believe each state is different as to their annulments and for what reasons you may qualify to get one. The two things I believe are standard requirements for annulment are that the marriage was performed in the 30 (or maybe it's 90... can't recall off top of my head) days directly preceding the request for annulment, and that the couple requesting annulment have not "consummated" the marriage (meaning you haven't had sexual relations as husband and wife. Based on your timeline, you don't qualify for annulment, but as Crossed_fingers has said, at least the divorce won't be as difficult as it could've been since you don't have many assets to separate. Best of luck to you, and may you find your bliss!

As for plane tickets, just make sure you buy the round-trip tickets. He won't be allowed on the plane with a one-way ticket from what I've been told. You can always cancel the other half of the ticket... just make sure you actually get it cancelled and that you have confirmation. He can absolutely fly directly into Dulles. It's just a matter of finding the right flight. You could also try Expedia.fr (the French version of our site). Finally, buy your tickets AS SOON AS you find out your dates. The closer you get to the departure date, the more expensive tickets will be (and prices are always lowest on Tuesday afternoon at 3p).

Why not specify where over there is????? That will help to ans your question

Well... this is the Morocco forum...

It's best to show an assortment of dates (turn your time stamp application on, on your camera) and an assortment of participants. Show photos of the two of you as well as photos of you both with his/your family and/or friends. They want to see three things from these:

1) that you've met in person

2) that it's been at least once in the past 2 years (hence the time stamp feature)

2) that family approves of the relationship (though they don't necessarily state this anywhere)

Order doesn't matter so much.

In my opinion, the questions you thought were hard are questions to which you should know the answers if your relationship is legitimate. I don't believe you'd have been issued a 221g just for wrong paperwork. They'd have told you to bring the correct forms in before they can finalize processing your application. It sounds to me like you've received the 221g because the CO didn't believe in the legitimacy of your relationship. My guess is you won't get another interview for quite some time.

Thanks! Hamigirl did you have that experience personally? If so, were you/your fiance traveling through Rabat, by any chance?

I'm wondering if anyone can speak to whether houbi will have problems (as a Moroccan citizen) trying to leave the country via the airport in Rabat with a couple thousand dollars in cash....?? This is for when he comes over to the US. Thanks in advance!

CONGRATS!! Welcome to America to your man!!

I dunno... but there are quite a few VJers who had their interviews in other-than-English because that was their common language with their SO (even from this forum) and they came through successfully. I can't recall any cases where questions were asked about how well they would assimilate due to non-English skills. Maybe the consulate was making sure you guys weren't using language software or something in your correspondence ?

I suppose that could be the case, but we use a mixture of about three different languages (mostly French) with a whole lot of abbreviations and things only he and I together understand very easily. All you have to do is look at what's written to know there's absolutely no way in the world that a translator system could come up with the things we write. Plus there's video footage of us communicating together, and a plethora of other communcation-based evidence that they could've used to verify that we can communicate. I'm not saying that communication between the couple isn't a reason for conducting an interview in English; I'm saying there are probably other reasons for it, too. And it may be as simple as the interviewer not being well versed in other languages--we got the impression he was new to the post, anyway.

Nevermind the fact that some might take offense to your wording with your question; this is why (if your beneficiary partner is here on a marriage/fiance visa) they require a financial sponsor or co-sponsor. The government doesn't want people coming over and becoming reliant upon it, or in cases similar to yours, overstaying their welcome on claims of inability to pay. Therefore, it's your/your co-sponsor's responsibility to make sure the money is available to pay for things like this. At this point, your partner has overstayed his/her welcome and might even be a candidate for deportation/ban from re-entry. Find an attorney.

Good advice !

One thing I would like to clarify, though - the part about speaking in English is not to show how well he might be able assimilate into the U.S.; it's about proving that he and his fiance can communicate in a common language (which is a huge part of proving valid relationship.)

The "common language" does not have to be English, but if his fiancee does not speak Arabic or any other second language in common with him, then he would have to show that he speaks English well enough to convince the consulate that he can indeed communicate with his fiancee in a normal spoken manner.

Presenting a lot of written correspondence in English as evidence, but then having difficulty in the interview conducted in spoken English may be considered a red flag. The consulates are well aware that it's not so difficult to fake one's way through written English correspondence( using translate software or even bilingual friends to help) and have been known to refuse to approve cases on those grounds.

Fair point, but I assumed that was the reason because houbi and I both speak French (him fluently, and me at least proficiently) and they still had him do the interview in English (even though all our proof shows we communicate for the vast majority of the time in french). Maybe it's a bit of both....?

we paid in MAD.... it was 2136 dirhams this past wednesday... but you'll want to check the current exchange rate on the day of the interview.

zzyzz, don't worry... the interview's not necessarily going to be terrible. Yes, the officers are trained to find fraud within visa application cases, but they're not unfair. Everything you need to know you should already know about your fiance. Go in with confidence and just don't stop talking. And by all means, make sure you tell them the truth!! Once you've answered their direct question, continue to show them what you know by expanding on your answer with a story. This will give them ideas of other questions that will come from your stories. They're more likely to treat the interview as a conversation if you do it this way. It also helps if you can let them know that you've discussed serious topics as a couple (like religion, children, relationship dynamics, etc,) and not just "oh habibi/habibati, I love you until my dying breath". And try to speak in English so they can see that you'll be able to assimmilate into America with fewer problems than if you didn't speak any English at all. They'll ask things like how you met, who first contacted whom, how many times she's visited you, her hobbies, what you two like to do together, about her family/work/school/pets, where you'll live/what you'll do for work, etc. They only asked houbi about 6 or 8 questions, and it was more like a conversation for about 25 minutes or so. But the K-1 visa interviews are usually last. So when you get there at 7:45 or whatever and go in at 8a, you should be prepared to not have your interview until almost 12p. Good luck!!

hey zzyzz,

you need to fill out all the documents they sent in your packet, and bring them with the appointment letter and your $240 (unless your letter says a different amount, but this is what we had to take on this past Wednesday). You'll also need the affidavit of support document, 3 years of tax documents--i recommend tax transcripts directly from the IRS because then you don't have to send w-2's, a letter from her employer stating what her job and income are, how long she's worked there, and as many paycheck stubs as she can find (we attached 13 months' worth). I've seen several people say that the Casa consulat requires the I-864 as the affidvait of support doc, but houbi only had to give them the I-134 with the above listed supporting evidence. We made 2 separate files (one with all the official documents and one with evidence of our relationship). In the evidence file, I recommend you include all evidence you sent with your original dossier (you never know what they've lost in the process of sending your case from office to office), evidence you've accumulated since sending your original packet, and updated letters of intent. If you can have letters written on your side by friends and family that'll be helpful. EVERYTHING must be translated into English and certified as an official translation. Good luck!