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Terri,
Can we see the photos? I really am just dying to see them.

My point exactly!

People are going "on and on" because of that very topic.
Your Egyptian relative who did a runner on your sister is going to cause major red flags in your case, as such, people are trying to HELP you by making sure you have adequate evidence to ensure your case is approved. There's nothing you can do about your uncle other than make sure you have a rock-solid case - hence the questions.
Because you have given confusing (and, frankly, peculiar) stories about the photos you have with your partner and your plans for marriage, we as mere readers are concerned that you a) don't have enough evidence, so bad uncle or not you're gonna have issues and b) don't fully understand the requirements of your application. This is a DIY site, we help people through to successful visas.

Because the photos and how you met in person DOES matter to USCIS... more than his uncle. USCIS does not care AT ALL whether those photos were taken by a professional photographer or not. Your photos and other evidence of having met should show genuine love, period. Your whole story just doesn't seem to add up and is very very odd.

How is it possible that you had photos taken together but you didn't stand next to each other??

So you *have* met?
We're not missing the point. Especially because of the uncle, it'll be important for you to have photos together - even better when they also feature group photos of you with his friends and family etc. You only mentioned the balcony meeting, hence all of our confusion.
The situation is definitely an oddity and a red flag. Your evidence needs to be rock-solid.

He dropped down a rose and a dirty towel and this is suppose to satisfy immigration services? Like....
really?
I don't mean to sound condescending but seriously, if you two have yet to stand face to face on the same level of ground, getting married should just be out of the picture. You haven't even shook his hand and I doubt you even have pictures together. This is just... strange.

I am now wondering how far a couple could push the limits of the requirement to have physically met one another - how far apart and how clearly must one be able to see the other? Are you allowed to use binoculars?

I know many religions forbid unmarried couples from spending time alone - but why didn't you spend some time together with his friends and family, meeting face to face (at least across a dinner table!)? This seems very odd.

It's not about gender bias its about cultural norms. CO's are schooled in what is acceptable and normal traditions for that country. Just like in US its not normal for women to be 20, 30, 40 years older. Some are but its not the norm. Does it mean they don;t love each other no. But when you throw in met online, quick romance, seen each other 3 days especially in a African nation like Ghana and Nigeria where men hide wives in village they have whole families on the side waiting for American woman to come along and scoop them uo they get green card, divorce America and bring the real family over. Happens a lot. And the embassy knows it.
How to get rid of red flags is not make it look like a setup. You visit each other you spend time with each other. You vacation together. I have many friends who just packed up and moved over to their beloved in Africa. That's what real love does. It makes you do things you may not want to do but no matter how hard just so you can be together. Not for immigration purposes but because you can't stand to be apart.
A lawyer can't do anything this isn't a legal matter and most lawyers in this world aren't even versed enough to even go against a embassy like Ghana or Lagos. No way no how. A immigration lawyer is just that they do immigration legal matters not feelings and emotions of a CO they are clueless.

Its not about the age that is the scrutiny even though so many think they are denied because of it (That's discrimination). With what OP has the BIG glaring issue is a very short visit. So to embassy may look like for immigration purposes. To just fulfill a requirement is not good enough. Facetime Facetime Facetime is what the CO's want to see. Not Skype, phonelogs millions of miles of texting and sexting. Actually in your face been there seen you know your people and your country. Nothing else trumps Facetime.
OP you are asking the US government to bring some one over here you spent 3 days with. That will not fly out of Ghana. You need to visit. Go to an alternate country (Mexico, Dubai, wherever) there are 90 countries he can go to without needing a Visa. These LDR are not for the weak and its a long term hard course in life. And no not cheap whether you pay it all he does or you spent. You still have a few thousand to spend just for the process even if you never took another trip. Are you ready for that.
OP has he tried to get a visitor Visa to you? Why not try cost him $160 worth a shot you never know.

No immigration lawyer can help with the issues she will face. If she has money for lawyer, another visit would be much more beneficial in lieu of the attorney fees.
You really need more face time to get approval for K1 at this embassy
Like stated above, not the age gap that will raise concern.....rather the lack of face time and the quick engagement.
I have the same problem......met online, spoke daily, visited after four months of communicating. Visit was for one week....filed K-1.....visited again just before NOA2 for another week. A/P at visa interview........came for third visit for one week to attend the follow up interview...and we were denied. By this time, we were dating for 1.5 years, engaged for one full year. Talk everyday, had three visits, with over 100 photos, receipts, evidence of meeting extended family. This consulate is big on face to face visits and time in the relationship.
There is always a chance of approval because there is honestly some luck involved.......what CO do you get in front of?....how is his or her day going? Did they have a good night's sleep? Do they "like" you? There is so many variables that nobody can say anything for sure, but this is definitely not going to be an easy one.

Hello and first I want to say I wish you all the best and hope that everything works out for you. I've read this whole thread and there were some words in ur post that hit me. What should matter the most is ur 9 year old impressionable daughter! IF and I say IF this turns out scam and he comes here on fraud what would that do to her. How would that effect her??! Her well being is on the line not just ur love.
Waiting is a drain?? How much will it drain u emotionally and financially IF this is fraud?
You talk on web cam everyday. I know a girl who is a friend from this site. She talked to her foreign fiancé everyday all day. Ended up scammed, he had a girl in his home country and its a huge mess. In some places it is like a job. It becomes like a job to them to make sure they talk to you everyday, tell u want u want to hear, be sweet and loving. Please be careful.
I am not trying to be negative or doubt ur love. I am in no place to judge. I am 12 years older than my fiancé. I have been to Jamaica 4x since we met and will be going again in a few months. Slow down please. Be careful. Get to know his family his friends his life. Make him take you to his home town. Stay with him when you visit. Then watch how he treats you and his behaviors. I'm sorry a couple days won't be sufficient.
Think about yourself and your daughter. He maybe caring and kind towards you but is it really the relationship you want? Young men want children. Is it really ok with you if he has outside children with someone else after he's here?
Best wishes to you.

Immigration aside if somebody you knew said they just got engaged to somebody they had known for 3 days what would you say?
And the add in everything else.
So what do you expect the Consulate to think.
Much easier than taking a boat across the Mediterranean.

Wait, You are 57 years old, and he is 25 years old... Seems very cool... Can you please hold ur K1 for another year or two...Just to find out he really loves you???
Like Jon and Sol said. {25+ Ghana+Love & Romance} vs % { 57 + American + Daughter } = God know what ?
In my opinion enjoy your romance and forget about k1 for few years No one wants to break your heart but think,be your best judge, take your time and enjoy your life:)

Tough love post to follow.
A man just starting his life in a west African culture has the thoughts of his heirs and many children. This is nation where people have little chance to raise out of where they are if they aren't a part of the corruption that is found at every piece of the country. Young men spend their every cent trolling the internet of a way out on every dating site and social network you can think of. They will even have several phones to help them keep their marks straight. They find an easy mark in past their prime US women who are ignored on the home dating market by men in midlife crisis trying to live out their dreams with their daughter classmates on a Viagra fueled second childhood. I know of women that have been talked out of tens of thousands of dollars chasing they young love. These men are full of sweet words and could write several books on how to sweep a woman off their feet. Even if the chase for a visa is successful the long term chances of such a relationship lasting more than a few years is dismal. If you are into helping someone escape a terrible place and likely moving on in a few years then go for it. However you will need to spend at least 30 days in country for even odds at getting a visa and get a lot more involved in his family and culture.

3 day visit + age gap + high fraud country = very slim chances of approval. I would also question the wisdom of marrying someone you've spent a total of ~72 hours with. Regardless of anything else, such marriages rarely work out.

because President Obama was not part of his question! He asked a question it could have been answered without the sillyness you implied!

Fox News strikes again. Everything is Obama's fault.

Again tim/mav u shouldn't respond until u read what I post fully, I don't need to make up my mind if she's here or not, my original post i said her friend came here and said my ex is wanting to go back to Mexico she has been here all along... Please read the post in its entirety before opening your mouth and judging me unfairly.

Go home come back the legal way. You are asking on a forum for people waiting for their love ones to be here doing it the Legal way, some have been waiting a long time and you are here already illegal and wanting to know how to keep staying here illegal. There is something wrong with the immigration laws here

There is nothing he has to prove about his marriage. The greencard should be good for 10 years. He can renew it over and over for 10 more. If he wants to become a citizen, he waits 5 years and applies. It is only those who apply after 3 years that have to be married to their USC petitioner.

As a greencard holder you need to maintain your residence in USA atleast 6 months in a year. If you stay longer outside USA, your greencard may be revoked. Since she cheated you on all aspects, trick her in to going back to her country and leave her there. You can even fly with her to show that this is just a visit and fly back without her knowing about it and preferrably take all her documents back with you. When you come back, file for divorce. There are spy softwares which can record all skype conversation secretly and also spy cams.Install them and record all for your court evidence. Call USCIS and withdraw I864 immediately. Also file a visa fraud claim with them.

Marriage Counseling will only delay the inevitable.
You need to end this marriage now
I promise you, If you go to a marriage counselor you will be in the in same in boat in a few month or year
This is one you need to get out of your life, and if you can stop the AOS that would be a good starting point, or let her adjust and divorce her..

As others have said. If she is willing to go, I would do whatever it takes to get her and the dog tickets back to her home country. It's cheaper in the long run than giving her more time to think about/analyze the situation . I personally would borrow or use a CC, and just pay minimum balance than prolonging this. You have an easy way out, and should take advantage of it.