IcezMan_IcezLady

He is "threatening to apply for foodstamps"
The "threat" makes it a blackmail..
He is within his right to apply for public assistance but to use it as a bargaining power by threatening is not right.

I think she has found her answer but didnt like that answer.

then why are you asking here? You got your answers from your "local office"

we all are taxpayers, honey. you said you have means to get insurance but what to use the medicaid as a secondary option. That says to me that, I will keep my money and mooch off the govt even though I can afford my own..
#NojudgmentJustfacts

Yup.. disclose before they find out.. On the forms, they ask for "arrests, convictions,etc".. so refusing to disclose it means lying. misrepresentation is punishable with ban under immigration law.
Where in IMBRA does it say this?
Do mean this ?
Criminal Background Information Disclosed to Foreign Fiancé(e) or Spouse. IMBRA requires U.S. citizens petitioning to sponsor K visas to disclose convictions for a list of violent crimes on the “I-129F” petition form that they file with DHS, including convictions for domestic violence and assault & battery, as well as convictions for elder abuse, child abuse or neglect, and stalking; and multiple (three or more) convictions for offenses related to alcohol/controlled substances.[3]
Anyway, stop trying to trivialize your domestic violence record , you had the chance to walk away after a couple of calls.

You figure it out on your own using his paycheck. And you also figure out the exchange rate to use.
 

You did too much :
1. we got engaged and had a enagement party. We even had a pastor to blessed our enagement.
2. " I also got him an engagment ring"  
 
^^ those were your problems based on what you wrote. The Ghanaian "engagement" is an actual marriage under customary law of Ghana.
Adding a "party" solidifies this point. And a pastor on top seals..You are married.
2.  I don't know of which culture that has men wear engagement rings... certainly not Ghanaian.
 
You had good intentions but you did "too much" in trying to show that you are indeed engaged to him.
A word of advice to American women dating Ghanaian men, please stay away from these traditional "engagements". it is a complicated concept and would easily get you denied especially for K-1 process. You can do it later after your fiance has arrived in the US.

You got a pastor involved in your "engagement"? That right there is marriage.. Complete the full marriage rites and file CR-1

You did too much :
1. we got engaged and had a enagement party. We even had a pastor to blessed our enagement.
2. " I also got him an engagment ring"  
 
^^ those were your problems based on what you wrote. The Ghanaian "engagement" is an actual marriage under customary law of Ghana.
Adding a "party" solidifies this point. And a pastor on top seals..You are married.
2.  I don't know of which culture that has men wear engagement rings... certainly not Ghanaian.
 
You had good intentions but you did "too much" in trying to show that you are indeed engaged to him.
A word of advice to American women dating Ghanaian men, please stay away from these traditional "engagements". it is a complicated concept and would easily get you denied especially for K-1 process. You can do it later after your fiance has arrived in the US.

You got a pastor involved in your "engagement"? That right there is marriage.. Complete the full marriage rites and file CR-1

You did too much :
1. we got engaged and had a enagement party. We even had a pastor to blessed our enagement.
2. " I also got him an engagment ring"  
 
^^ those were your problems based on what you wrote. The Ghanaian "engagement" is an actual marriage under customary law of Ghana.
Adding a "party" solidifies this point. And a pastor on top seals..You are married.
2.  I don't know of which culture that has men wear engagement rings... certainly not Ghanaian.
 
You had good intentions but you did "too much" in trying to show that you are indeed engaged to him.
A word of advice to American women dating Ghanaian men, please stay away from these traditional "engagements". it is a complicated concept and would easily get you denied especially for K-1 process. You can do it later after your fiance has arrived in the US.

You did too much :
1. we got engaged and had a enagement party. We even had a pastor to blessed our enagement.
2. " I also got him an engagment ring"  
 
^^ those were your problems based on what you wrote. The Ghanaian "engagement" is an actual marriage under customary law of Ghana.
Adding a "party" solidifies this point. And a pastor on top seals..You are married.
2.  I don't know of which culture that has men wear engagement rings... certainly not Ghanaian.
 
You had good intentions but you did "too much" in trying to show that you are indeed engaged to him.
A word of advice to American women dating Ghanaian men, please stay away from these traditional "engagements". it is a complicated concept and would easily get you denied especially for K-1 process. You can do it later after your fiance has arrived in the US.

the fraud is using non-immigrant visa with intent to immigrate by adjusting status.  so, it is fraud.  since she not IR of a usc, the fraud is not forgiven.  her preconceived immigrant intent would matter.
 
p.s.  a son or daughter can adjust through a parent.  lots of people do it when visa numbers available to them.  

Bad plan, fraud to come on a visit visa with the intention to adjust status

I am sorry you're now experiencing the heartache of being denied. I've been there and know the pain you must be feeling. Unfortunately you're experienced the same thing my husband and I did in 2015...the CO most likely feels you're married. The engagement party, the pastor and the engagement rings all give the the impression you did a traditional marriage...even if you don't feel your married.
 
Next steps: you will need to return to Ghana, legally get married and start again with a CR1. The good news is you have good evidence to move forward with a spouse visa. Also, you won't have the challenge of overcoming a "fraud" finding on the K1. It should be much easier for you to get through the next visa. 
 
Again, I am sorry you have to go through this. It's not easy and sadly the time apart will be hard. But don't give up. We got through it and my husband arrived in March of this year. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. 

You did too much :
1. we got engaged and had a enagement party. We even had a pastor to blessed our enagement.
2. " I also got him an engagment ring"  
 
^^ those were your problems based on what you wrote. The Ghanaian "engagement" is an actual marriage under customary law of Ghana.
Adding a "party" solidifies this point. And a pastor on top seals..You are married.
2.  I don't know of which culture that has men wear engagement rings... certainly not Ghanaian.
 
You had good intentions but you did "too much" in trying to show that you are indeed engaged to him.
A word of advice to American women dating Ghanaian men, please stay away from these traditional "engagements". it is a complicated concept and would easily get you denied especially for K-1 process. You can do it later after your fiance has arrived in the US.

You got a pastor involved in your "engagement"? That right there is marriage.. Complete the full marriage rites and file CR-1

Ghana engagements usually count as marriages.... in my opinion they have viewed your relationship as a marriage. Not an engagement 

we all are taxpayers, honey. you said you have means to get insurance but what to use the medicaid as a secondary option. That says to me that, I will keep my money and mooch off the govt even though I can afford my own..
#NojudgmentJustfacts

we all are taxpayers, honey. you said you have means to get insurance but what to use the medicaid as a secondary option. That says to me that, I will keep my money and mooch off the govt even though I can afford my own..
#NojudgmentJustfacts

Here is a link for you do some reading: 
http://www.medicaid.ohio.gov/FOROHIOANS/WhoQualifies.aspx

we all are taxpayers, honey. you said you have means to get insurance but what to use the medicaid as a secondary option. That says to me that, I will keep my money and mooch off the govt even though I can afford my own..
#NojudgmentJustfacts

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Vicky86,
 
stop insulting other posters before moderation takes action. You were provided correct answers to your questions to include the official link on Ohio Medicaid rules. 
 
VJ moderation

then why are you asking here? You got your answers from your "local office"