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Hello Vj Family, Pls i want to know how i can overcome my red flags before going thru cr-1 with my wife. This are my red flags, i applied for a visit visa in april and may 2012 and i was denied two times, cos i have no strong ties. then my status was married cos my divorce case was still in court with my ex wife. finally i got my divorce papers in july 2012. in dec 2012, i got engaged to my fiance who i have been in a relationship since 2011. then we finally got married last month. shes is almost 10 years older. shes has not been married before and she have no child. currently she is carry our baby. she have made two visit to see me and my mum. so please i would like a constructive answers from experienced vjs , cos i cant stand to stay away from my family. she is USC by origin. i know i will get good advice on this wonderful forum, I am about to start the process but i dont want to make any mistake.

My husband was denied a American visit visa before, but he still got approved for his CR1. Just take your divorce papers to the interview, and explain the situation if u get asked about it. You can not change the age, so don't worry about it. If your relationship is real, show all the proof u can during the interview, and file all the papers honestly. You will be fine, Good Luck!

Congrats!

Thank youuu!

congrats. To everybody my EAD card just went in production. FINALLY...... Now waiting for the card to arrive and interview letter

Thank you! And best of luck to you!

Congratulations!

Thanks!!

It means Immigration has approved your case, and your case has been sent to the National Visa Center. The NVC will review your case and ask for additional documents like police clearance reports and a few other things they will email you about. Once they receive that, they will give you an interview date.

Hey VJ family

Just wanted to let you all know that my husband had his interview on the 4th of September, and he was approved! I posted in the consulate review section, if you want details.

Thank you all for your help. And best of luck and wishes to all!

I personally don't believe that there is something you can do avoid being on AP .. just make sure all your paper are completely and accurately filled out .. return all required items and you will be ok

Yup, we have an immigration attorney helping us, and he has filled out all the paper work very accurately. Other than that I have organized all the proof to prove the marriage is a good faith marriage. Yeah, and I understand that if the CO has reason to send us to AP, he/she will..but just was looking for tips,

Don't be sorry

But reading some responses to such threads about contacting Congressmen makes me doubt the case will be given priority but I will definitely give it a shot

Yeah, try everything you can..and keep fighting. And leave the rest on God, things will happen when it is the best time. I tell myself this too

As long as you guys completed and meet all the paperworks required there will be no problem. Questions on the interview will be based on what you submitted. My husband and I got married, a month after he got here, he stayed for a while, then went back to states.

That is refreshing! Thanks

My advice! Just be real. Show no fear and let him go in faith, supply enough evidences as available/needed and pray something good comes out. Genuineness is never hidden. If he's in with you for real, then be rest assured the visa will be granted. CO's are humans and sometimes have the mind of God to do things right.

Thanks for your advice We will do exactly this and try to show all the evidence we can, we have files and files of it. And we are so in love, hopefully that will show through during the interview.. I'll keep you all posted on what happens

Hey Sis...

Let's say I am somewhat in the same shoes as you are, I am also an American Citizen.

We got married the first time we met, I spent a year and a half with my husband; I am still with him.

I waited this long so he can get his Visa and we go together (Which I am still praying for).

My husband had his interview on July 17th 2013 and unfortunately the CO said he will be placed in AP.

I told the CO I waited for my husband all this time, I am also pregnant..blah blah blah crying in front of him and trying to beg him for my husbands Visa.

But the CO said all proofs and documents are legit BUT it is not in his hands, and he cannot do anything about it.

The CO said he forwarded the Case to the DOS but he also told them that there is nothing wrong or missing in the case.

P.S: We had loads of pictures of the wedding, of our honeymoon as well.

Good Luck........

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that I just read this thread about writing to a congress person so they might give AP cases priority..What ever city you lived in the US when you were here, find out who the congress person is for that area. And tell them your story, perhaps that will help. I'm so sorry, and wish you two the best of luck!

Sorry there's no way to avoid AP. tell your husband not to be nervous on the interview day, keep gathering proofs as much as you can.everything depends on CO n on your husband that how he explains things to him if this thing comes up getting married on first date he has to explain to him everything if this question is asked...Well getting marry on first meeting is just out of question.btw did his family or your family attained the wedding ?n sorry COs dont care for cultural stuffs they have to follow the law requirments...but again everything depends on Co that hw he/she handle your case at interview...Dont worry you will be approved,, Good luck

Thank you! And u are right it depends on the CO and my husbands confidence in talking and telling our story. His family was at the wedding and is okay with our marriage. But family was in America and does not approve of our marriage. Because he is Pakistani and I am Indian.

Check the UAE forum and see what is happing in the AP arena. With tension high in the region expect more scrutiny.

Yup, that's another worry of mine..because it's the middle east, and with everything going on nowadays..things might get even more difficult

Just provide lots of proof of your ongoing genuine relationship. That's all you can do. If AP isn't mandatory (make sure to check for men, sometimes men will get mandatory AP and women will be hit or miss) then that's the best you can do. Best of luck!

Thank you love, we are making sure to get all the proof together we can.

Sometimes AP is mandatory depending on the person's birth country. You should read reviews of your husband's embassy/consulate and make notes!

I have read all the reviews for the consulate in the UAE. It doesn't seem mandatory, because a lot of people got approved and were just asked to come back in a few days to get their visa's...but because of our situation, I'm worried we will be one of those cases sent to AP for God knows how long

Our case recently was completed at the NVC Now just awaiting an interview date. I'm a little nervous though. My husband and I have had a long online relationship, and when we met we got married on the first meeting. Not because we planned it that way, but because of our culture. I am an american citizen, but because of my Indian culture..dating is forbidden It was very hard for us to meet once, so we knew..it's either getting married now or never. I have kept all our call logs, chats, pictures, emails, and any other type of proof I could gather..I did. Now that I am married to him, I will go back once more before his interview and spend more time with him. But we know getting married on the first meeting doesn't look good, and is a red flag. Is there any way we can avoid AP? He is my life and can't wait for him to be with me in the US.

Thanks!!

Has he overstayed in the USA? If no, this will not be an issue. Two different countries.

nope he's never been to the US, just the UK

My husband previously overstayed a visitors visa in the UK. He is now in the UAE, which is his home country. I have applied for him, and our case is now at the NVC. I live in the USA, and am a citizen. Do you think this will be an issue during the interview..or in general?

Thanks for your help!

Best of luck to all

WOww. when i read your story i was speechless... it reminds me of my old times when my family dissaprove of me and my now husband's relationship they said so many craps that hurted soo much but now my husband is here with me and my whole family approves of him now.. Dont worry hun, that day when he is finally here with you your family will start to see what a great guy he is..

Thank you, I dream of that day..and hearing that your family approves now is delightful to hear. I hope that day comes for me soon too. wish the best for you and your hubby xx

Yes, US Embassy Consulate in Abu Dhabi

Thank you!!

Hi! Your case will be fine, we just completed our visa interview at the UAE embassy... if you look at the reviews you will see its a fairly "easy" embassy.... you dont see many put into AP at all, almost never. Let that be the last thing your stressing over... make sure your super organized and have all your ducks in a row, you will be great! Message me if you need anything ;-) good luck!!

Oh thank you so much You gave me so much confidence, can't wait to tell my hubby! I will surely contact you if I need any more info. Bless xx But one quick question-- my hubby will be interviewed at the US embassy in Abu Dhabi is that what you meant?

No don't copy and paste to a word document. I asked my lawyer about this because it is so hard to print Facebook messages and all that. Even if it comes out to 10,000 pages it's okay. Because, when it's on a word document there is no proof that it was a real conversation or just something you typed. So when you print them right from messenger, you will be able to see all the details; like the Skype logo, time of chats, MSN logo..so print directly, other wise it doesn't look valid.

Good luck!

thanks all, I will keep you updated with what happens with us..please pray for us

Hi All

Here's my story. I am an American born citizen,of East Indian race. In my culture it is forbidden to date, and I come from a really strict family. About two and a half years ago I met this Pakistani guy online (not a dating site, just a random site for fun) Conversation didn't start off romantic but slowly started to become so. We exchanged phone numbers and started talking daily, and then started video chatting and all that. We had very much in common, we are the same age..and have a lot of the same beliefs. He lives in the UAE, and to go visit him I didn't need a visa. So about a year into our relationship, I made plans to go visit him. My family found out about our relationship and plans..and put me on lock down. I had to cancel my airline ticket and I was forced to break up with him They then started talking about arranging my marriage, and made plans to take me to India. I couldn't bear this,because by this point..I found my self being in love already. We were forced to break up, but eventually couldn't manage without each other..and started talking again. My family threatened him to leave me alone..and we both went through so much. Then last year (2 1/2 years into our relationship) right before my family could take me to India to get married..I ran off to the UAE to meet him. This was a very scary time for me. But it was a do or die situation, if I wanted to be with him I had to take this step. I went there and spent a week with him, he turned out to be even more then what I expected. We both wanted to secure our futures with each other so we eloped during my time there and got married.He wanted me to stay with him..but I did not want to because I needed to tell my family, regardless of their opinions...I would have to try to get their blessings. I came back after that week, and went straight home...and told my family everything and they kicked me out of the house. I convinced my husband to come live with me in the US because I think my family will be a little more to accepting him if he is here and able to meet him. So I have petitioned for him. Our case is almost complete at the NVC..and now we are awaiting his interview. But I am worried..because we have only spent a week together. I will re-visit him before the interview, but because we got married after only being together physically for a week..I'm afraid of what can happen

we really love each other, and I want my husband here with me

Any advice for me? What are the odds of his visa getting approved?

Thank you!