jms

I can sympathize. We had the same scenario 4/10 only our case was sent back to CA. where I was told it will disappear, and we were advised to start all over with a spousal visa and then do the waiver. Does it ever end?

It's not very "cricket" to have two people posting under the same user name. And why do I have this nagging feeling in my gut that maybe only one person is really posting...maybe there is no Olga posting. Maybe we're being played? It's pretty easy to get a user name...yes? Not rocket science. If Olga wants to post...get a user name and post.

If we honor the one person per user name rule...why are folks so happy to play along with this oddball situation?

Maybe a moderator might want to do something here?

Is it against the TOS? If people are signing their posts and making it clear as to who is posting--as Olga and Sasha have--I don't see why it would be a problem.

It's a Russian relationship. He would never allow her to have her own user name, and she is just too submissive to demand it.

LOL. Sorry, I have just been skimming this thread I happened upon, and I just couldn't help myself!

We are all a tight knit group here and support each other through a very trying time.

It is a self created "trying" time. Plus all we have done and will do is follow the law and procedure as it was written. Nothing trying in that. At the law firm I worked we did hundreds of visas like this, and there was nothing "trying" about it.

They put their trust in this respected forum. I don't think they would appreciate feeling the answers received should be treated as highly skeptical.

All my "suggestions" and "advice" about the VJ process has been highly accurate and I would find it hard to believe that any of it would suddenly become "skeptical". The only thing people should be skeptical about is other people's personal lives, because who would really reveal that to a group of online strangers?

We reached out to you, Mr. & Mrs. Satellite. We rushed in to offer aid and comfort.

I am confused here. You don't know who I am, where I live, where I am from. I am just an anonymous poster. I find it difficult how anyone on here can offer "aid" and "comfort" to anyone else on here. Those are the kinds of things that can only be done in person in my opinion and not through type written words by anonymous people across the internet.

Doing this to their friends on this board.

Friends? Friends are people that you invite in your home, go for a drink with, etc. Not random people you met on an internet board. Acquaintances, at best.

I say "lighten up" everyone and "don't sweat the small stuff". That is until you ad all this #######. Did your relationship with your wife not develop and blossom on the internet and with words? And, I know people here do support each other and do develop friendships without ever meeting in person. I know I am a bit late with this post, but could not keep my mouth shut! You are a cold person!!!!!!!

For some people, 4 years is a long time to be in a monogamous relationship. On the other hand, internet games (and other anonymous on-line interludes) are not uncommon in ANY relationship, and don't always lead to and aren't indicative of infidelity.

maybe so tito but it raises trust issues. Its not so much the chatting but claiming hes not married would indicate hes searching for something.

He may be searching for nothing more than an ego boost and a little adventure. Or, this may have been an existing online relationship he just didn't have the courage or motivation to end. That doesn't make it right but if I were you, I'd want to really understand what's going on before making any long lasting decisions.

Humans have weaknesses. Some have pornography issues that are viewed quite differently by one spouse than the next. Some are just looking for what they see as a harmless thrill. (not harmless, of course) If you both get to the bottom of it and then make certain he understands your thoughts and feelings on the matter, his subsequent behavior will tell you all you need to know.

There are all kinds of people and all kinds of marriage relationships. It's critical to know what you have in a partner and what you have in a relationship, then make informed choices.

we talking about "internet addiction" here

I would be so ticked off, I would confront him immediately. It is the one thing I will never tolerate. I wouldn't do it to him and I expect the same courtesy.

I have never been a violent person and never break or throw anything because I know I will just have to clean it up.But, when I found my ex had been chatting with women on the internet and looking at profile, I tore the place up!! And.....he cleaned it up. All his belongings were on the front patio a week later. Furthermore, the divorce was final 6 months later and he agreed to all conditions. And, this was after 24 years of marriage! No, there is never room for that kind of behavior in a marriage and no excuse for it. Send him packing. He will not change his behavior. And, never let a man have access to a business you worked hard to be successful. Sorry, love only takes it so far!!

Ok......

Im going insane right now....My husband is at the embassy right now .....Im waiting for the phone call praying that he will tell me he has the visa......Did not sleep at all last night so now tonight my body really wants to sleep but my mind wont slow down enough to let me ....It has been an hour since they opened......Ohhhh I pray I hear something soon......Will keep you posted....

how much was the medical the 2nd time? thanks

Ok......

Im going insane right now....My husband is at the embassy right now .....Im waiting for the phone call praying that he will tell me he has the visa......Did not sleep at all last night so now tonight my body really wants to sleep but my mind wont slow down enough to let me ....It has been an hour since they opened......Ohhhh I pray I hear something soon......Will keep you posted....

how much was the medical the 2nd time? thanks

did he get another police report too?

how did he get a medical done without a paper from the embassy?

Congrats! Did he have to pay a fee again? Did they interview him again?

My fiance' returns in April afterwaiting 10 months (Lagos). I am under the impression that he will be interviewed again. Sure would be nice to walk in, give passport, and get date to return for visa. But I don't think that will happen! Be sure to let me know. Thanks in advance.

I think it is good news that they are looking at your case, but frustrating for you!

We got that same letter 6months ago and 3 months ago and finally one telling us to stop writing as they will call when it is completed. We are writing again this week.

I've also heard that ppl go into AR sometimes become of the petitioning country, in your case, Kenya..

THere's really nothing you or your congressman can do to speed this part of the step up..

some get cleared quickly, some take a few weeks-months

good luck

Is there a timeline anywhere showing AR's done at the consulate level for investigation of some facts?

I've also heard that ppl go into AR sometimes become of the petitioning country, in your case, Kenya..

THere's really nothing you or your congressman can do to speed this part of the step up..

some get cleared quickly, some take a few weeks-months

good luck

My fiance went in for her follow-up interview. The blue slip required that i provide a bunch of other information and an explanation. Which i submitted, all 26 pages worth of documents and explanations. She got her number and submitted her document at the first window and then she was told to wait at window #9. She waited for about three hours and a gentleman came out to tell her to go home and wait notification from the consulate. He handed her back nothing.

So, is this what is considered administrative review? if you, what are the possible paths from here?

Thanks

My fianc'e & I are in the same boat. Our application was approved quickly, but has slowed to a craw.

She interviewed in Jan. We submitted extra documentation on Feb.26,2007.

The only response from the consulate is "WAIT FOR A LETTER TO YOUR FIANC'E" it is now been over 3 monts!

We are now in limbo - not denied or approved for visa. If you hear of any time line news please let me know.

So are you approved by now I hope?

I am at the embassy stage so my interest is in AP timeline AFTER the interview

where you will know you are in AP/AR.

At the NVC level it seems too difficult to track.

I read your concern over how long AR takes after the interview, and wondered if you got any info since I have not been on here for awhile. The letter given says up to 6 months, but is there any info as to how long they are taking at the embassy level? Thanks for any info you have obtained!!

Interview was in Nigeria (high fraud), I am 12 years older than him and that never came up in the interview. We had sufficient evidence but put in AR for other reasons. I don't think age should be a problem if you have all that evidence.

Thanks JMS...so what are the reasons they can put you into AR if I may ask. If they do that and it extends your time...do they tell you the reason?

I guess there are many reasons and other members can tell you more, but some are name problems that need furthername checks, sometimes they suspect the relationship and want to get more info or documentation. As in our reason, a discrepancy in a prior application for a visitor visa.

I really do not think there is much an attorney could do. I just hope the complete AR quickly and do what they must if they require a waiver. I have no problem proving hardship and can get documentationa and probably put it together myself. I just wish they did not always take so long doing everything. Thanks for info. I gave him hope as I told him it is not a denial just a setback as they said they will call him again for a reinterview. He is out of the hospital and doing a bit better thankfully. Thank you guys who have replied with help, and yes this should be a lesson for all.......and fill out your own forms our read them all carefully before signing if you have someone else do it for you!

We were a bit too hasty. we should know by now that with that embassy anything is possible. He went to pick up his visa today and they stamped it cancelled, gave him his passport and a letter stating they did not have sufficient documentation. nothing was asked for. They just said the case requires further processing which may take up to 6 months and that when done, he will be contacted for a re-interview.

Hello and tell me if his letter states Administrative Processing or says 221g? This sounds like a case of Administrative Processing and the timeline is about the exact timeframe from the date of the interview until they are ready to proceed unless he has a name hit that has to be overcome. If they stamped the visa in his passport too soon, then found out it needed AP that would explain why they stamped it cancelled and returned his passport so they are not holding it for too long of a time period.

I am devastated. They did tell him that it was because his 2002 app for a visitor visa says he has 2 kids. (he has no kids) His cousin scanned everything to me and I have not yet talked to him. He was so upset he ended up in the hospital. His cousin said that his sister (who he lived with in 2002) filled the forms for him and she thought he would be more likely to be issued a visitor visa if he had kids (ties).

This right here could also be the reason for the denial since the embassy/consulate looks at someone giving false information and that would be grounds for a denial too.

Well, this is causing much stress now and I do not know what to do or if there is anything we can do. They should have known this last Fri before they told him he got the visa and to pick it up Thurs. This is just too cruel to do at the last minute after we have made plans and informed all the friends and family. I am also very worried about him as he took it so hard. Anyone know of anything I can or should do? Anyone know what they (consular) is doing? Thanks

AP for the consulate is to rule out fraud and that means he could have an investigator come to his home, school, business, friends or relatives and do a background check on his character. Being what you said I highligted in bold black could be why he is in AP and there is not much he can do to retract this since it will show he LIED on his application and coming from a high fraud country it will be a hard, long, and uphill battle. There is not much I can say but they could of done a field investigation and found out he gave out false information and that is why the case was placed in AP.

Sorry to read of your problem and maybe you can find a lawyer for a consulation and see if he/she may be of assistance to you. I am not a lawyer just a lay person. Good luck.

Mary

It says that it is unable to issue a visa to him bacause he has been found ineligible under section 221g of the law, which ndicates he has not provided sufficient documentation (just a form statement I believe) Below it says that he may return at 7 am on the day he is invited after the AP is complete. Then it says below that: his case requires further administrative processing which may average up to 6 months. He can e-mail to request an upadate on the status of his case and when the process is complete, he will be contacted by phone or e-mail and then reinvited for an interview, It says that letter will allow him to enter the consulate on the day he is reinvited.................And that's it!

Interview was in Nigeria (high fraud), I am 12 years older than him and that never came up in the interview. We had sufficient evidence but put in AR for other reasons. I don't think age should be a problem if you have all that evidence.

My fiance had his visa cancelled today when he went to pick it up as instructed. He was given a paper saying administrative processing was needed and it could take up to 6 months. He also was told that it was due to a discrepancy found on a visitor visa applied for in 2002. I guess AP does not necessarily mean name check. We are devastated anyway, and he is near a breakdown.

Does calling the state for info help if your fiance' is issued a visa, then cancelled the day he is told to pick it up and told he must wait for AP and will be contacted when reinvited for an interview? I do not know what to do. We are both devastated. Too cruel to do at the last minute.

Thanks to all for the encouragement!!! He went back today and gave them the medical report and they did not ask him anything more. They ust told him to return next Thursday to collect his viisa!! We are very excited!! Good luck to everyone and God bless you all!!

Congratulations!!!

We were a bit too hasty. we should know by now that with that embassy anything is possible. He went to pick up his visa today and they stamped it cancelled, gave him his passport and a letter stating they did not have sufficient documentation. nothing was asked for. They just said the case requires further processing which may take up to 6 months and that when done, he will be contacted for a re-interview. I am devastated. They did tell him that it was because his 2002 app for a visitor visa says he has 2 kids. (he has no kids) His cousin scanned everything to me and I have not yet talked to him. He was so upset he ended up in the hospital. His cousin said that his sister (who he lived with in 2002) filled the forms for him and she thought he would be more likely to be issued a visitor visa if he had kids (ties). Well, this is causing much stress now and I do not know what to do or if there is anything we can do. They should have known this last Fri before they told him he got the visa and to pick it up Thurs. This is just too cruel to do at the last minute after we have made plans and informed all the friends and family. I am also very worried about him as he took it so hard. Anyone know of anything I can or should do? Anyone know what they (consular) is doing? Thanks

What if they do not ask for anything more on the 221g? And, they just say you have not submitted sufficient documentation and that you will be reinvited after the AP is complete to go back for an interview? Hoe can we know what they need or are doing if they do not specify?

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How funny!! We have chosen Sept 8th for our wedding date!!! Does it take a long time to get everything ready to submit for AOS? Did you start long before the marriage? I have no clue as I need to study AOS process. All my concentrations up till now, have been on getting the visa!!!

Happy for you

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!! Best wishes to you too!!!

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Do you know how much a direct one way flight from Nigeria to US will be?

We did the fiance' visa so I do not know about the requirements for the spousal visa. I do know that in Nigeris nothing comes as a surprise and all the usuals can be changed. Even though you are married, if he has to interview there, be prepared to show lots of proof besides the marriage certificate. One Nigerian couple just got approved after months of going back and forth and supplying more evidence. They finally required proof via a DNA test that the baby was his!! Totally ludicrous. What difference would it even make? I have 3 children and none are from my fiance'. That's such a difficult embassy. I'm sure you sent all that was required! Sounds like you studied the instructions repeatedly!! Good luck to both of you!

My fiance had his inter view 5/21 and his medical results are not available until 5/23. He was of course given a 221g and told to return any Friday after 2 Fridays have passed. My main concern is that they did not tell him if he is approved other than needing the medical and they stamped his passport refused. They kept aff of support, some e-mails, etc. and told him to return with everything he had come with on that day when he comes back. Any other similar experiences? Thanks

They stamped it refused? This seems weird. I would think they'd hold it until he came back with the needed stuff. Or if they gave it back to him, that at least they wouldn't stamp refused in it?

Thankfully I misunderstood. They did not stamp his passport. They just gave it back and gave him the (221g) stating refused and needed to bring the medical results. He was also told to bring everything he brought the day of the interview, and the aff of support and financial stuff, some emails were kept, and a couple other items. But, most proof was not requested and we had lots. He thinks they may continue the interview when he returns?? No indication made of approval pending the medical. Thanks!