tomyka81

ok, so the past week I have been riding a whirlwind. I have a meeting tomorrow with my congressman's case specialist. I have spoken with a very nice gentleman at USCIS who annotated my case file in preparation for my petition to arrive back. I have my argument at everything together to present tomorrow for some great points and I think I have a strong chance to have my case re-affirmed. I will keep you all in touch and later-on once everything is finalized, post my arguments and redacted evidences so someone else can look.
I am also preparing a hardship waiver evidences in case the second interview (beit a second K-1 petition or this K-1 peition id reaffirmed). I am confident either way. God is able.

ok, so the past week I have been riding a whirlwind. I have a meeting tomorrow with my congressman's case specialist. I have spoken with a very nice gentleman at USCIS who annotated my case file in preparation for my petition to arrive back. I have my argument at everything together to present tomorrow for some great points and I think I have a strong chance to have my case re-affirmed. I will keep you all in touch and later-on once everything is finalized, post my arguments and redacted evidences so someone else can look.
I am also preparing a hardship waiver evidences in case the second interview (beit a second K-1 petition or this K-1 peition id reaffirmed). I am confident either way. God is able.

As is over here, if you go to someone's house for the first time, you usually bring wine or something. There , you should at least bring the mother a gift. It is kinda rude both here and especially there to arrive empty handed. I would same maybe a $10 gift for the mother. Go to TJ Max or Ross and pick up something, Maybe perfume or something like that. If your fiance is very traditional, he will be embarrassed that you didn't bring a gift for at least the mother. I found out the hard way, not to over do it with the value of the gifts because the sentimental value may not be there. I bought my soon to be mother in law some crystal perfume oil bottles and a beautiful crystal scrovski bracelet, she was not thrilled about it. She was looking forward to soemthing more practical that she could use in everyday living. I think that she did like the toiletry set that I got her: a soap, body wash, lotion kit. Go for practical gifts

Thanks for the comment. But to me a lie by ommission is still a lie, especially when I directly ask are there any more applications. or in the instance of the ghanian man denied with the child and sister. We specifically talked about instances where people list children and wives on a nonimmigrant visa and then can't undo it on a spouse or fiance visa. So there were plenty of opportunities to mention this.

you have to get suya though. just tell the guy to keep it on the fire a little longer to burn off the germs lol

you have to get suya though. just tell the guy to keep it on the fire a little longer to burn off the germs lol

based on your remarks about the son, I would disapprove you too. Not that I don't think her love for you is genuine, but your reciprocity for her (through her son) is absolutely not there and with a good mother, this will inevitably lead to divorce anyway possibly within the first two years. Furthermore, as I write this, any woman who can stand for a man to have that attitude towards their flesh and blood, need to reconsider their motives for the relationship. A marriage is about the combining of two families. I would never ever ever marry a man who doesn't love my son the same or even more than he loves me. I would die for my son and I expect my husband (regardless of biology) to do the same. This is the first and last warning sign for me, is a man who is not interested in my child or his welfare. If the guy and my son do not bond, I am out.

based on your remarks about the son, I would disapprove you too. Not that I don't think her love for you is genuine, but your reciprocity for her (through her son) is absolutely not there and with a good mother, this will inevitably lead to divorce anyway possibly within the first two years. Furthermore, as I write this, any woman who can stand for a man to have that attitude towards their flesh and blood, need to reconsider their motives for the relationship. A marriage is about the combining of two families. I would never ever ever marry a man who doesn't love my son the same or even more than he loves me. I would die for my son and I expect my husband (regardless of biology) to do the same. This is the first and last warning sign for me, is a man who is not interested in my child or his welfare. If the guy and my son do not bond, I am out.

based on your remarks about the son, I would disapprove you too. Not that I don't think her love for you is genuine, but your reciprocity for her (through her son) is absolutely not there and with a good mother, this will inevitably lead to divorce anyway possibly within the first two years. Furthermore, as I write this, any woman who can stand for a man to have that attitude towards their flesh and blood, need to reconsider their motives for the relationship. A marriage is about the combining of two families. I would never ever ever marry a man who doesn't love my son the same or even more than he loves me. I would die for my son and I expect my husband (regardless of biology) to do the same. This is the first and last warning sign for me, is a man who is not interested in my child or his welfare. If the guy and my son do not bond, I am out.

While I am a K-1, I wouldn't worry about it too much. BEcause I will be in the same boat when it comes to adjustment of status. I already own my own house and cars and what not so there really isn't a LOT that i can do jointly with my soon to be spouse. I am one to think that love can show through a man's body language and I am going to gather that the consulars can read body language. There is just soemthing when a man describes and begins to talk about his wife that is amourous if it is real. Again, this is just me talking here, no experience. I think if you have evidences of communications for lots of time and time together, that it should be ok. Think about it, most american citizen couples have prenups, post nups, separate accounts etc, if that is the standard, a lot of people don't have bonefide relationships. I really think it would come down to your fiance's expression at the interview and if plaved on AP, the reaction afterwards. Good luck and stay up

I haven't branded it, the consulate has unfortunately. Knowing is half the battle apparently in this visa process. From my limited perspective, the more I know about the process and the objectives, preconceptions, etc about the approver (ie the consulate) the better case that I can build for my fiance. It really isn't about branding or throwing shade on a country or anything like that, it is learning how to play to win. The best way to answer a question, is to have it not asked because you package is air tight. People just want to help you to have it air tight that is all. Whether we personally agree with the red flags or not, it is the perception of the consulate (based in his/her previous statistics) that you have to overcome. abi?

no matter if you even email the consulate at Lagos, they will send you the packet that dwheels provided you. I think they have man power issues or something right now. There doesn't seem to be any applicant-specific letters being mailed.

We recently had the same problem. We never received a packet 3 or 4. So I emailed the consular in Lagos and was sent a packet three via email. Basically, you assemble you evidence, apply online for a DS-160 (did that 3-4 days ago), pay your visa fees (265USD or ~51,700NGN) at GT bank, then go online and schedule the appointment at the appointment website. If they send you the packet via email, it will include where and how to get the medical done and how to get a police certificate. We called the childrens practice because it is very close to the police certificate place. The children's practice is about 55000NGN including the vaccinations. The first visit, however, is 16000NGN. The vaccines are given on the second visit. From researching, I haven't called and neither has my fiance, i think the police certificate is about 5000NGN. Hope that helps. Good luck and i wish you the best.

wow is all that I can say. But your money is your money. Nothing makes me madder than someone telling me what to do with my hard earned money. Yes that was a red flag, but people only do what you allow.

wow is all that I can say. But your money is your money. Nothing makes me madder than someone telling me what to do with my hard earned money. Yes that was a red flag, but people only do what you allow.

If you got that upset over someone telling you about being near sighted and that you should wear your glasses????

If you got that upset over someone telling you about being near sighted and that you should wear your glasses????

If you got that upset over someone telling you about being near sighted and that you should wear your glasses????

If you got that upset over someone telling you about being near sighted and that you should wear your glasses????

Good news that hopefully gives someone hope. In 2014, the approval rate for K1 visas was over 97%. I didn't see any countries with an abnormally high refusal rate. Out of over 30k applications (visas not petitions) only about 500 were out right denied. Over 1k required waivers. To me, unless the fiance is a liar, then there is no reason our due diligence k1s will be denied. Great news and hopefully something to give your beneficiaries a little confidence before the interview

More on the medical exam and police certificate.......
So apparently the consent form allows for the doctor to conduct any number of test he or she wishes and you just have to pay. My fiance got an eye exam and questions about his vision, etc. If you don't consent to allow the doctor to probe whatever for whatever reason, the doctor can deny the patient an exam. People line up starting an hour or two in advance so if you arrive at 8am, you will be way behind in the line.
The police certificate regular is 6000NGN. However, you will not get it done. There is a lady there that will stone wall you until you agree to do the expedite (more than a week anyway) for 12000K. I am sure that this is probably just the standard service with her 6000NGN tip.
My fiance lives in the south so he had to take a cab almost everywhere in Lagos. He arrived in Ojota and the cam fare was trying to charge him about 7500NGN but he was able to talk it to 3500NGN. The police station and the childrens practice are very close together.
I am unsure which hotel he stayed at but the cost was about 8500NGN. Hope this helps someone.

sounds like a jealous woman to me..... Ignored...... Stop hating on someone else and worry about your own life

What I hear on this forum so many times is USC's holding a foreigner almost hostage with a GC or citizenship, etc. Would we seek to crush another USC's world for such a thing or give them another chance? It seems like some exspect these foreigners to grovel at their feet just because the gift of US citizenship has been presented. These foreigners leave bad conditions, yet. but they also leave their loved ones, their lives, etc to be with a person and they are people just the same. If one would seek to destroy a USC for adultery, then so be it. I feel sorry for that mentality. But if one would try to work it out with an adulterating USC, then he/she should try to work it out with their love. We married for love right? Love covers a multitude of sins. There are some things that i absolutely do not trust my fiance with. but I know that and i loook at the good and I look at the bad and yet I love him and wouldnt hold him to a higher standard than i would an american. and I certainly wouldnt make him a slave. not saying that hte OP is doing that, but so many times, the first thing i hear on difficulty is removing support, withdrawing the petitions, etc.

What I hear on this forum so many times is USC's holding a foreigner almost hostage with a GC or citizenship, etc. Would we seek to crush another USC's world for such a thing or give them another chance? It seems like some exspect these foreigners to grovel at their feet just because the gift of US citizenship has been presented. These foreigners leave bad conditions, yet. but they also leave their loved ones, their lives, etc to be with a person and they are people just the same. If one would seek to destroy a USC for adultery, then so be it. I feel sorry for that mentality. But if one would try to work it out with an adulterating USC, then he/she should try to work it out with their love. We married for love right? Love covers a multitude of sins. There are some things that i absolutely do not trust my fiance with. but I know that and i loook at the good and I look at the bad and yet I love him and wouldnt hold him to a higher standard than i would an american. and I certainly wouldnt make him a slave. not saying that hte OP is doing that, but so many times, the first thing i hear on difficulty is removing support, withdrawing the petitions, etc.

What I hear on this forum so many times is USC's holding a foreigner almost hostage with a GC or citizenship, etc. Would we seek to crush another USC's world for such a thing or give them another chance? It seems like some exspect these foreigners to grovel at their feet just because the gift of US citizenship has been presented. These foreigners leave bad conditions, yet. but they also leave their loved ones, their lives, etc to be with a person and they are people just the same. If one would seek to destroy a USC for adultery, then so be it. I feel sorry for that mentality. But if one would try to work it out with an adulterating USC, then he/she should try to work it out with their love. We married for love right? Love covers a multitude of sins. There are some things that i absolutely do not trust my fiance with. but I know that and i loook at the good and I look at the bad and yet I love him and wouldnt hold him to a higher standard than i would an american. and I certainly wouldnt make him a slave. not saying that hte OP is doing that, but so many times, the first thing i hear on difficulty is removing support, withdrawing the petitions, etc.