Fuji1978

Maybe they consider the petition abandoned since the USC has established her domicile as Mexico?

Email is for cr-1. They will send a letter to come to the embassy to pick up packet for a K1. This letter is usually sent to the petitioner in th US. They will answer your email but it just takes them a week or two sometimes. Mine took about five weeks after they received the file to arrive.

First of all It's legal to have a mexican divorce if you have never been there as long as a power of attorney establishes domicle for you. I have documents from the secretary of state of mexico showing i have established domicle there. My divorce is legal. USCIS have reviewed my divorce papers and approved our petition. USCIS reviews divorce documents from mexico everyday. The consular tells my husband my divorce is not valid in Mexico. However when my senator got involved she informed me that we were denied because they believe our divorce is a sham marriage to invade immigration laws. I have the letter the senator gave me. Why are they changing the story?

Domicile;

In order to establish a domicile, an individual has to be physically present in a place and, s/he must have the intention to continue residence in the place for an unlimited period. Thus, two essential factors required to establish a domicile are[ii]: Residence along with physical presence; and An intention to continue there permanently or for an unlimited period of time. - See more at: http://domicile.uslegal.com/establishment-of-domicile/#sthash.VQUrhJWK.dpuf

I don't know who your attorney is, but that may be something you want to share with him. Google Domicile, I'm sorry but someone is lying to you so you're not getting the whole story. They would assume it's a sham marriage because you had to get the divorce in a country neither of you have ever been to, so they would assume you are trying to circumvent law I presume. Just a guess though, I wish you the best, trust me that I know it's very hard to deal with. I was also denied K-1 in Ghana and are waiting for CR-1 now too. Pray and be patient, but you need to speak to a different lawyer in my opinion.

It is looking at your browser history to show things that "appeal" to you based on what you have been looking at. I think your problem starts at home. Maybe a good cleaning of your history is in order. I have never had an offer for such things but then again at my age I don't look for such ever.

Ebunoluwa,

my wife has never travel to Mexico which i know for sure she has never traveled there neither has her Ex husband too. So i know they never travel there. She filed for her divorce decree through an Attorney they have an office in the US.

The divorce decree was issued by the Mexican Judiciary. My wife has been living separately from her Ex-husband for good 11 years before we met. I met my wife in January 2013 and she filed for her divorce decree in March 2013 and got the whole paper work in April 2014.

She came to visit me in Ghana May 2013 and we got married in June 2013. One will say we did everything fast fast but we were so connected and never thought there will be questions like why we got married so fast.

But before she filed for I-130 she wrote a letter telling USCIS when we met and how she enjoyed living with me in Ghana. So all her story about her Ex husband in the letter she wrote and included in the petition she submitted.

This is 100% the reason for your denial. There is something you're not being told if the decree was issued in Mexico but both have never been there. You have to file for divorce in either the place one or the other resides, or the place the marriage occurred. If she filed in Mexico legitimately, you can be sure that she has been there. That is why the CO kept questioning you about if she or her ex has been there, they know the answer already. The problem is, that you didn't know the answer. Someone is withholding details to you is what I am suggesting. You cannot just randomly choose a country to file divorce in.

I called NVC last night and they told me currently 48 days from the date they received it to get a case number assigned. Then 28 days after that to generate a welcome packet. Looks like another long wait again, just like USCIS Nebraska.

My wife's passport in her maiden name will expire in August of 2016. We are at NVC stage so want to fill out the ds260. She has applied for a new passport with married name but it is taking very long. Can we fill out the ds260 with current passport and then have both passports at interview? She will be past the six months rule for the current one but the new one will be her married name. Will this cause issues? We used her married name on the application because it was legally changed, but of course the passport we currently posses is her maiden name.

Thx Mrs Bonsu, I do understand but my lawyer doesn't think I should go ahead and do the marriage thing. He insist we wait for the USCIS to contact me. Question is, do they always contact the petitioner?

If you wait 6 months, you will be disappointed. The letter you receive from USCIS after a K1 denial in Accra simply states that the visa was unable to be issued, the current petition is now expired and therefore closed, and you are free to pay all fees and file again. They will not give you a reason, but like Boiler said, it sounds like you already know the reason. He means that the question was answered incorrectly about how you immigrated. You will have to marry and file CR-1, and the best way to overcome the reason for denial is to make sure he knows the answers to anything that may be asked pertaining to you. More visits and face time, and a front loaded petition with plenty of documentation, photos, and proof of bona fide marriage is the best route. Plan your wedding and start the process, currently takes about a year from acceptance of petition to interview dates.

I was wondering if there's a K 1 denial support group out there.

It's tough dealing with denial when you could almost taste your approval.

Trying to reorganize and get ready for marriage.

How are folks dealing with this?

you still have not answered my question. What was written on the 221g? A 221g is usually not always a flat out denial. Were you put in AP?

When they give a flat out denial, there is no box to check. It is a simple letter stating that they are unable to approve the visa under section 221-g. The white sheet with the options available for checking is for AP reasons. No sheet with options to check = denial

Yh go to the passport office you might see some guys there and they will be willing to help as long as you pay them money.ypu can expect your passport to be printed within 48hours

This is the way.....it's Ghana. Just go find someone working there and give them some extra money to help you out. Always works, most likely between 50-100 ghc.

His I-94 said Nov 30 .. Meaning that after Nov 30 he would have no status. It was explained to me like . He entered April so we had 90 days from then to get married..

Ok, so they actually extend the I-94 so you have time to adjust status if you marry on day 89, I never knew that. Thank you

Yes we got married June 2014. What is a NRA ? We have a daughter that I planned on filing with . If I file married separate , would that bring about any questioning later on ? Or should I do single and just adjust later

Yes we got married June 2014. What is a NRA ? We have a daughter that I planned on filing with . If I file married separate , would that bring about any questioning later on ? Or should I do single and just adjust later

Im confused. .....how did you marry in June but say K1 expired in November? The period is 90 days from entry to marry. If he entered and married in June, the deadline would be in September. ....correct?

Efia - girl, your story made me scream out loud! Not denied after ALL THAT???? Whoa, I feel your pain. So sorry. If I might ask, what is your situation at present?

I think you're speaking to me.....we married that same week after the denial and now I am in the process of filing the I-130. I have most everything together and will be mailing it out next week. I have also booked a two week trip to Ghana this July to visit my wife for now a fourth time. Next year, at interview time.....I will certainly book another flight and attend the first interview.

Its actually possible although highly inadvisable to make wedding plans without the visa in hand. You should, in my opinion, keep the k1 active and wait and see......if you get to 45 days out without an interview date, why don't you contact the venue and ask for a date change. It's highly unlikely they wouldn't try to work with you on this. Maybe a fee or loss of deposit, but if you commit to a later date they should apply your payments to that date.

If he was told they were unable to issue the visa and no 221-g form was given, plus the comment about "you will receive a letter in the mail" all mean he was denied. The fact that CEAC status says "Administrative Processing" is normal, because when they deny K1, they send it back to the states and it will continue to say that until it gets entered in as "denied" which can take several months. To say that you need to wait for the reason for denial, you will have this person waiting forever. You will get no specific reason, the reason for denial was already given, " they don't believe the relationship is valid" As far as waiting to file I-130, you don't have to. The NOA2 on a I-129F petition is only valid for four months. Then it expires, meaning it's no longer an active petition. To successfully overcome the denial, he simply has to "convince" the CO on his next interview. Put together a solid case when filing, maintain meticulous correspondence with each other, and perhaps more visits. This is the only way to overcome, I'm going through the same ordeal. This process will test your patience and love, as well as the policies of US Immigration Law. Sadly, we can do nothing about these things except keep trying, or give up. This is the true love test.

The 221-g white slip she received after the first interview had "administrative processing" checked and the CO told her that she just needed more time to work on our case. She asked if she needed to bring anything else to the second interview and was told "no, just this slip and your passport." At the second interview, there was no interview, simply we were called to the window where she had a denial letter and our documents ready to give back. I asked what was the reason and she stuttered around for a minute and then said, "it was based on the first interview ". I asked for her to please be more specific and she shook her head no and said "you will receive a letter explaining more, i am sorry for the bad news, have a nice day". I asked her...do you not believe in something? She wouldn't answer, but just said again, "have a nice day ".

I would like to see if anyone could share their story if they have this situation. Denied K-1 Visa in Ghana and then married and filed CR-1......has anyone done this on here that is willing to share with me what was the outcome? I was never given the reason for our K-1 denial and we married on the same visit as the denial (at second interview). It was my third visit, but my wife believes that the issue the CO had was the length of my visits.....Only one week? She said the woman shouted at her several times at the first interview. That was my third visit and I have booked my tickets for a fourth visit this summer, this time for two weeks. I need to spend time with my wife, and I will spend these two weeks with her. The next visit will most likely be at our CR-1 interview next year. I am about to send our packet within the next two weeks. I have anxiety because not knowing the reason for denial and then filing this time around makes me wonder how to address any issues if I am not certain what those issues are? Has anyone been sent a letter after K-1 denial with any specific reason for the denail. Any advice? Thanks in advance

The co may have horror stories but they lie! Too! You can have every proof of marriage and pictures and plane tickets, but the bottom line that I have witness is that if the co has a bad day or bad attitude your pretty much done! I also googled the co who interviewed us and I have concerns with her from some of her pass work ethics from a different embassy and a court proceeding.

Was this the blonde haired lady? Can you message me her name so I can see these google results please?

For CR-1 you should receive a "notice of intent to revoke" NOIR - for your petition. It will take several months to arrive to your wife. It will list reasons they denied the spousal visa. She will have to send in evidence very quickly to prove that reason "invalid". If USCIS believes that the evidence she provides is sufficient to re-issue, they will send it back to Accra and schedule another interview. From what I understand, this does happen, but it's probably a 50/50 chance. Don't expect it anytime soon. If you proceed, expect at least 1-3 years.

I can speak about Accra Embassy as I recently received the same notice for my (then fiancée's) interview. They are big on face time, or time spent together. We dated for over a year and had two - one week visits. This was not enough, and in fact, I was there for my third visit just to be told she was denied. I was present at the follow up interview, which was not an interview at all, but a straight denial. The CO wouldn't tell me why, and would barely look me in the eye. The fact was, (and is in your case too) she knew she was going to deny the whole time. IF they have any "bad feelings" about the relationship, they will ask foolish questions that the beneficiary can never know the answer to, so they deny based on the interview. But the real reason is they doubt or question the relationship. The most important thing is time spent together, and not moving too quickly on the relationship. These can almost assure a denial in Accra. If they revoke the petition, you should have her file again, but plan on spending time together, not just one more visit. Maybe a few weeks at a time, as I plan on doing. We will file the CR1 and I will try and spend 2 weeks in Ghana this summer to be with my wife. So I will have four visits before the CR1 interview and I'm still worried it may not be enough for them. It's very difficult, but if you love each other, keep trying. I feel your pain........I am living it now. I'm sorry for your bad experience and I hope that I have given some good advice, although it is just my experience. I am far from an expert.

hello to everyone, my fiance interview is on tuesday at the Accra embassy in Ghana any help or tips to guide us through the interview process and anyways am in Ghana now to go with him for support.

Also with respect with the visa fees to be paid at the embassy can i pay in either dollars or cediis or its not allowed.Any help or assistance will be greatly appreciatec especially from my fellow Ghanaians.Thanks

How did the interview go? Please tell me you received an approval.......

Here's the rub with K1 petitions, since they do carry an expiration date, more often than not USCIS will let it expire rather than take any action on it. Once it expires, they will simply tell you that you are free to start over from square one.

If you were to receive a Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), it would contain specific reasons why it was being sent and you would have to address those specific reasons.

I would suggest calling USCIS to see what the status of the petition is. You can mention that you have married the beneficiary and will be filing appropriate paperwork to start that process.

I know the NOA2 on my I-129f expired on 16 Feb....just one week after getting the official denial. I'm sure that was done on purpose, and furthermore, done so that I could not challenge the decision because there probably is no legal reason for the denial. Just the "gut feeling" of the CO trying to boost her ego on her marriage and relationship predictions.

Without knowing the reason, they could deny the Spousal Visa for the same reason.

Exactly, this is my concern. The CO wouldn't give a specific reason, I was there questioning her myself. She stated the notice to revoke letter from USCIS will explain more. The issue is, she made the notes and the decision. Is it true that USCIS sends a letter and specifically addresses the issue that caused the denial......or (most likely) I get the same generic response stating ineligible due to 221-g of Immigration Naturalization Act. Which is just a broad statement saying I denied because I wanted to............anyone received an actual explanation of the denial?

K1 visa denied in Accra. We married less than a week later. I am back in the US getting paperwork to file I-130. Do I need to request the K-1 to be revoked or is it not necessary since the NOA2 is already expired on that petition? I don't want to wait 3 or 4 months to get this letter from USCIS that is supposed to explain the reason for denial. I know they will just state the same as the letter I received from the CO....Found ineligible under 221-g...which is the blanket statement by this CO basically saying I didn't feel like approving this one. She wouldn't give me a straight answer when I was face to face questioning her reason, so I seriously doubt these letters come with any "real" reason for denial. Anyone received one with any detail on it?