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man, this is not looking good. I will still go through with this and see what happens. I have paid for the application so doesn't hurt to try.

Worst case, I will visit sometime soon and file again once I am back?

then how should I go about explaining my situation? Thanks,

No, it is not African. It is actually more of a cultural influence on how Islam is practiced where I am from.

The religious authority (Imam) has agreed to write the letter but I just need to provide him with content for it that is convincing for USCIS.

Thank you,

Hi,

I have applied for K1 visa for my fiance.

Since I have not met my fiance in person, I need to prove why.

The reason is religious. I cannot find any sample letter to write up from a religious authority attesting to this.

How does following body of the letter reads?

"My name - case number and A#

My address

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Their Address

Date

Dear Sir or Madam:

I, ---, am such and such religious authority from so and so place and do hereby attest that it is against our customs and social practices for two engaged people to meet before their wedding.

Yours truly,

Religious Authority

His Address

"

I feel this is too simple but I don't know what else I can add. This is the truth.

Thank you,