SunDancer

I think we all agree that the alleged way her SO was treated in inconsiderate and not nice.

I can mention at least four such cases. You can't say that it doesn't exist just because you haven't seen any such cases. It amounts to making an argument from silence.

I am from India, and I can say that there is nothing monolithic about "Indian societal norms." The societal norms are as varied as the subcultures themselves, and there are hundreds of subcultures.

Because some of us as Americans hold our privacy seriously.
However if it means getting my baby home I'm constitutionally flexible enough to let the CO bore himself to death looking at my FB page. Who knows maybe he collects Butterflies too

I am a new member but I am not exactly new to VisaJourney. I have relied on this website extensively during my immigration process but never registered..until now. I felt the need to register after reading sachinky's comments regarding SunDancer's situation. I could be wrong but I get the impression that sachinky has a bit of "I am better than others" attitude. Her thinly veiled judgmental comments about SunDancer's relationship and her statement about how the CO granted her a visa in less than three minutes are just two examples. When I applied for a visa several years ago it was granted very easily and quickly. I did have a strong case, but two others I knew were denied at the same consulate, despite the fact they also had strong evidence. The point is that it is not always possible to explain (much less explain away) the CO's decisions simplistically. Nor should one try to. Sundancer felt that justice was not served in her case, and she approached this site seeking suggestions. I have no idea whether justice was served or not. But the best I can do is to offer her helpful suggestions, if I have any. If there is nothing helpful to say, I should at least have the courtesy to stay quiet. This is not meant as an attack on sachink. Not at all. Perhaps she is too young and needs help in terms of social skills.

Totally agree with you.

I hope you give more respect for the other's feeling, this place is maintained to help the others on their issues regarding the immigration. If you had a smooth process that doesn't give you the right to judge the people in this way. I think, from your picture , you and your husband from different race, and sometimes this is an issue when it comes to the immigration. But, Nobody asked you to defend your relation. you are telling us that the CO is doing his/her job, CO's & IO's sometime do a horrible judgment. I don't think you work for the DHS or DOS, so you defend them. I can get you so many stories about officers who did a stupid, unprofessional jobs when it comes to the decisions. When this poor lady wrote about her problem , she was seeking hints or suggestions so shat she can be with her lover. and I think she is older than you and she should be able to judge her partner's intentions more than you and more than me.

There is an assumption on this board that some people are Gods on this message board.I am not drinking that Kool aid.Just because you have a bunch of fancy squares below your name doesnt mean you know what you are talking about. All too often people make snide remarks because they think they know everything.

No one has told the OP that she cannot be with her loved one. She is free to move to India tomorrow if she so desires. It is what we would've done if my CR-1 visa wasn't successful. We, as a country, are very open and non-discriminatory when it comes to handing out visas.
In response Mrs. Sachinky:
Some of us have great jobs, with retirement, a house, kids, family.....We can not just on a whim go okay I will move to India then. Maybe if I was in my early twenty's and not established in life I could just do that. Not saying that I would not go and live with him in India, but we have been apart for long enough and if I need to move to India it will be a long process also. Yes it is very sad that it is not so easy to get a visa to be with your loved one. Also it is great to give honest advice, but stating the obvious holes in her case does not help. She knows just like I and you about where the holes are in our cases that we could have more evidence. She was hoping that what they had would be enough and she was disappointed and upset that they denied him his visa and how they treated him. I would feel the same.

+1 , I must say that " sachinky " comments are really MEAN. I wish if he/she supports the people and share the solution for their hard time instead of being mean buddy.

Well said Amy!!! Please don't kick people when they are down. How horrible each one of us would feel if we were told we could not be with our loved ones....

Well, from a legal standpoint it shouldn't matter but it does matter from a biological standpoint which I am now understanding that the Consulates makes their business. Sad in any case, but once one knows the perceived requirement then one must be prepared to engage on that level. I think this is what our "Sachinky" was hinting at.
This idea that every couple wants to, or can for that matter, produce offsprings is a fallacy and shouldn't be a benchmark for the petition decision.

Hi all VJ members,
I am getting really nervous for my Fiance's interview at the Mumbaii consulate in India. I have been reading a lot of cases of Interracial couples in India specifically who are trying to get a K1 visa are just getting 221g for various reasons. Is there any India K1 Interracial couples out there that got their visa approved on the day of their interview?? Just getting really nervous and the sad thing is that it has nothing to do with our paperwork, the interview, or our proof of relationship. I'm nervous because we are an interracial couple!!
Thank You, Chrystal

oh gosh i wonder how they will treat me and my husband. there is a age difference.but that doesnt bothered me. .
to me age aint nothing but a number.

Are you sure that he didn't interview in Guayaquil by tragic mistake?
Someone observed to me that a whole bunch of consular officers need to be hauled back to the U.S. in chains.

Dear Amy & Harsh,
I am so sorry for your horrible experience with the Mumbaii consulate. I have been reading that interracial couples have a really hard time getting K1 Visa's through India. You don't sound like your the type that would just give up and that is great!! Keep moving forward and do what you need to so you can be with the man that you love!! I wish you both all the best and keep us posted.
GO GET'EM GIRL
~Chrystal

We feel sorry for you. Be positive and do everything possible to fight against biased judgment based on no proof. We are always with you

Scary to think whatever they misinterpreted on ur facebook.
But glad u are fighting and already making ur calls.
We the older woman younger men are behind ya dear. God bless and never give up.

I am sorry for this problem you are going through. All I can say is don't lose hope and keep fighting. Good luck to you

This is horrible! I'm so sorry . A good friend of mine also went through Mumbai and her fiance was grilled in a similar way and also told false misleading information in an attempt to intimidate him.
It just burns me up that they are allowed to pull false information out of thin air and throw it back in the beneficiary's face.
It really is unfortunate that they do not allow USC petitioners inside the Mumbai consulate for the interview.

ONLY 15yrs....omg...something is not right? my friend she younger than her husband more than half of his age..i think 30-35yrs apart they never had that problem. i really wish that things will better later..i really do :thumbs:

Oh no how horrible for you both? How much of an age difference is there if you don;t mind my asking? And I don't understand the double standard. Why is it OK for a man to marry a woman many years her junior and not a woman? In this day and age in the US it's very acceptable for a woman to marry someone younger. My husband is younger than me, as well and hasn't has his interview yet. I pray for you and your fiance'. Stay strong, you will overcome this!!!

I will be praying for a successful interview and Harsh getting his Visa approved...we are right behind you with our interview on 4/26/12. I wish you all the best and thinking positive thoughts. Good Luck

I have similar situation but more age diff. American CO didnt even ask about age diff part, no offensive question. Seems like he was satisfied with our all doc and photos.
Make sure your guy, be confident, straight forward & truthful. In Mumbai Consulate, American CO seems nice to me, and they really want to work out for your case and give all possibility to grant the visa if everything looks on track.