SWEETEPIPHANY67

Hi Kim,
My name is Kim as well and my fiance's visa was denied last week based on admitting to marijuana use within the year and also testing positive (although nothing was presented to prove that he tested positive). He was also told that we didnt prove this to be a bona fide relationship ( with 100s of photos, yahoo chats, receipts, love notes and 8 visits). I am not sure exactly how to proceed. I have made necessary phone calls, emailed the Embassy and my state representative. I will not give up on my love. We are in this together. You are not alone. At this point, all I can say is BE ENCOURAGED. I will be praying for you. GOD bless you and yours on this journey and fill your lives with miracles, love and blessings.
Kim

I dont nor have I ever smoked. However, I do know people who have. I wont debate the rights and the wrongs. No one here knows exactly how long it stays in the system. I have read several different reports that say different things. But it has to do with many different things. I love him and that is what I will stand on. Ive asked for help in finding out what our options are...and many are helpful. But most want to harp on the marijuana use. Well that part is what it is. It happened. Now where do we go from here.

Well, since you asked...I have cards and letters. He presented all of that. On my second visit he wrote a note on a napkin to me. I carry that napkin in my wallet and on each visit, he writes something special on that napkin. The napkin is full now with little love notes. He even took a copy of that to the interview. The problem may have been in his answers to some questions...Have you met her children? He responded by telling them that he speaks with them on the phone and they chat online. But he has never met them as they have not been to Jamaica. They asked if he knows about my exhusband and he stated that he does know what I have told him but he doesnt know any more than that... Then on the Western Union printout they noticed that I has sent money to his daughter and wanted to know why. He told them that I had sent her money for her birthday. And one other time which he got upset about. He told me that I shouldnt give them things without his approval because he doesnt want them to think that its that easy. They asked if he knew that I had filed chapter 13 in the past. Well, that wasnt important. So I dont know if we talked about that. As that filing was a result of the divorce and it has been discharged.
My cousin met him when she visited Jamaica. My mother speaks with him on the phone. He and my eldest daughter text and chat often. My younger boys were excited about him coming. He talks with my sister and other family members. My dad's ex wife has a dentist office in Kingston and she knows him. I am close with his family here and there. His sister is a doctor in Atlanta Georgia. His mom is a citizen. He didnt need me to get him to America.
As far as being desperate...Well, I am a quite attractive woman if I do say so myself. I have no self esteem issues. I own my own business ( for 12 years ) and I am a homeowner. I have 99 problems and a man isnt 1...lol. I have read many statuses on here where women have traveled several times over to see their men... Not out of desperation...But likely because they truly do love them. When you are in love, you dont want to be apart. So maybe I should question those who find it easy to only see the one they say they love twice a year. Not only have I read those statuses about the visits...But I have read those of people who have known each other for less time than Ive known my fiance.
So once again...I dont take anything you have said as a negative. I do understand what you are saying. And I will take it all into consideration. Thank you again. Miracles, love and blessings to you and yours.

Here's a comparison chart where you can read about processing times.
http://www.visajourn...content/compare
Disregard the K3 option, as it's an obsolete visa.
**Moved from K1 to Regional forum, as the situation may be best addressed by other members going through that consulate.

OK I don't understand why everyone keeps coming up with different theories as to why he got denied. The man failed a medical test due to drug use. I imagine the CO probably found this completely annoying when it was presented to he/she. They probably assumed if he couldnt stay clean for this short time period to get this process done, he isnt taking the relationship/ process seriously. ( I don't think that, but I can easily see that being the common reaction). So even if he went there and answered every question with perfect confidence and their packet was organized perfectly, since these interviews are subjective the CO could of found any reason to deny his petition out of pure annoyance.
I am glad OP is having a positive attitude about this because like I said before I would kill my fiance! but then again I unfortunately don't have the opportunity to visit so often.

I just had the chance to speak more in detail with Papa and he was DENIED based on two things. Not enough proof that we are in a bonafide relationship and he tested positive for marijuana. There is a one year ban placed on him. This isnt a lifetime and we will make it work. For those who are judgmental.. I will say this...I believe in CHANGES AND CHANCES. I know that he had stopped smoking. But I guess the time wasnt long enough. I dont want to here about US tax paying citizens either. I am a tax paying citizen, I am a homeowner and a business owner. So I am very familiar. I am looking for help from those who can help or point me the right direction. Please...I am already in pain....
Miracles, Love and Blessings to you all on your journey.

Yes he did take the western union receipts and they are saying that it seems like a relationship for immigration purposes.

I wont take this as a negative...He admitted to using as Ive said before. And I believe that everything happens for a reason. I made the trips because I love him and didnt want to be apart from him. I just reviewed phone calls from August 15 to the present and he has called me 109 times...hardly sounds one way. He is limited as to what he can do. But I'm not asking you to understand. All I know is that I love him and I believe in his love for me...So we will take this year to grow together...whatever GOD'S will...then let it be done.

Good luck! Sending blessings your way! Keep us updated!

you definitely need to bring in a copy of the ds 230 part 1 and 2 for the interview. good luck and wishing us all the best with interviews this week.

Yes, bring part 1 and part 2.

You need a copy of part one and two of DS-230 for the interview.
At our embassy, it is required with K-1.

After 4 days of emailing the DS-230 form, call the U.S. Department of State at (202) 663-1225 to see if an interview date has been set. Press 1 for visa info and then press 0 to speak with an operator. If they have the interview scheduled, then you can email the US Embassy in Jamaica with the interview date information and tell them that you’d like a copy of the interview letter emailed to you so that you can schedule the medical exam. This worked for me. Good luck.

Yes, it is normal. The package will come with his passport. They don't hand them in the embassy. Once he receives the DHL package, it will be inside.

You won't know anything till after his interview - If he has the ban, then you will know the specifics of when the ban is up and he can re-do the medical and re-interview - There are others who have gone through this - Just be grateful they changed the law - the ban used to be 3 years, not 1.

There is a good possibility that your husband/fiance will be delayed up to a year before he gets another medical and his visa.
Situations like this are 'damn if you do and damn, damn, DAMN if you don't.' You admit to smoking weed recently and you are only delayed. You lie and the medical says otherwise then you may not get to immigrate at all. Lets us know what happens.

I RECEIVED AN RFE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TWICE PREVIOUSLY AND I DIDNT SEND IN EVIDENCE OF MY FIRST DIVORCE BECAUSE I ASSUMED THAT THEY WOULD RECOGNIZE THAT I WOULDVE HAD TO BE DIVORCED FROM THE FIRST IN ORDER TO MARRY THE SECOND...WELL, I LEARNED NOT TO MAKE ASSUMPTIONS...SEND IN EVERYTHING POSSIBLE. ITS BETTER FOR THEM TO HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT THAN TO NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT. I SENT THAT INFORMATION OVER NIGHT, HOWEVER, IT SET US BACK ANOTHER 60 DAYS. THIS IS SUCH A LEARNING PROCESS. AND RIGHT NOW I AM THANKING GOD FOR ALLOWING ME STUMBLE UPON THIS SITE.. IT IS TRULY A BLESSING..MAY GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS REST WITH YOU.

I RECEIVED AN RFE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TWICE PREVIOUSLY AND I DIDNT SEND IN EVIDENCE OF MY FIRST DIVORCE BECAUSE I ASSUMED THAT THEY WOULD RECOGNIZE THAT I WOULDVE HAD TO BE DIVORCED FROM THE FIRST IN ORDER TO MARRY THE SECOND...WELL, I LEARNED NOT TO MAKE ASSUMPTIONS...SEND IN EVERYTHING POSSIBLE. ITS BETTER FOR THEM TO HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT THAN TO NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT. I SENT THAT INFORMATION OVER NIGHT, HOWEVER, IT SET US BACK ANOTHER 60 DAYS. THIS IS SUCH A LEARNING PROCESS. AND RIGHT NOW I AM THANKING GOD FOR ALLOWING ME STUMBLE UPON THIS SITE.. IT IS TRULY A BLESSING..MAY GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS REST WITH YOU.

I RECEIVED AN RFE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TWICE PREVIOUSLY AND I DIDNT SEND IN EVIDENCE OF MY FIRST DIVORCE BECAUSE I ASSUMED THAT THEY WOULD RECOGNIZE THAT I WOULDVE HAD TO BE DIVORCED FROM THE FIRST IN ORDER TO MARRY THE SECOND...WELL, I LEARNED NOT TO MAKE ASSUMPTIONS...SEND IN EVERYTHING POSSIBLE. ITS BETTER FOR THEM TO HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT THAN TO NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT. I SENT THAT INFORMATION OVER NIGHT, HOWEVER, IT SET US BACK ANOTHER 60 DAYS. THIS IS SUCH A LEARNING PROCESS. AND RIGHT NOW I AM THANKING GOD FOR ALLOWING ME STUMBLE UPON THIS SITE.. IT IS TRULY A BLESSING..MAY GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS REST WITH YOU.