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    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by Ifemi4835

    19 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    I have seen other Consulates but they seem to be the exception.

     

    Mind you we no doubt only see the tip of the iceberg.

     

    There has been mention of a closed Facebook group.

    No doubt Nigeria is one of the highest offender...my heart is with the petitioner as Im one myself..thankfully not in this situation but I know so many women impacted by this...and before giving them no hope at all I rather they get consultation from an experienced Attorney who  has seen it all. I also like to help folks take preventive measures so they dont go thru this or to make sure they not being used. So by no means am I condoning any of this at all but I have learned alot and the fact that some actually try to work thru this still with the help of attorney depending on their situation and not report it back to VJ happens...many dont even use this platform properly or if  at all.

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

    That’s the thought:   To try and falsely increase ties to the home country, thereby increasing the chance of getting a B-2.

     

    We see one of these subsequent denials come back and bite them, several times per month here on VJ.    Usually it’s after the consulate interview, but in this case, it happened earlier in the process.

     

    It never ends up in favor of the beneficiary who lied on the B application.

    And people wonder why Nigeria is known for scams…..

    I wont argue there...but Nigeria isnt the only country...honestly...they just happen to bring attention themselves by defaulting on these B1 B2 visas amongst other things 

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    The narrative here is that nobody has come back and said they did.

     

    How do you respond to the RFE asking for a Divorce certificate?

    From my understanding it depends...so in this case if never married and they disclose this like op did using affidavit then USCIS has the right to deny as they did...some may respond to the rfe with  fraudulent paperwork and get denied...because this is an K1 no time to rectify. So more than likely case closed...they will have to refile and this is where they may have the opportunity to correct the issue with a properly filed div decree at the local court and thorough explanation from an immigration attorney who knows the lingo and is versed in the different type of marriages or situations in Nigeria or they may go  for full disclosure  and ask for leniency..I think alot depends on the evidence the benf can provide as well other factors...it helps if they were truly married just didn't file div correctly.. but as I stated before its harder for immigration to prove if marriage is legit or not when marriage not filed at the federal or local registries..had the benef in this case stated married locally even if he wasnt and provided a legit div decree from a local court he very well could had overcame it...when folks do K1 they can be denied when it seems they look too married due to a child they had with a person, etc.. soooo  its probable as to  why  immigration  may accept legitimate div decrees from the local courts. I agree  its dead if rfe requested or at interview... consulate doesnt accept but Im speaking to how folks have overcome it when refiling or being proactive and taking  the time to make sure this stuff is straight and legit before marrying an USC.

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    1 minute ago, Boiler said:

    This is a USC posting, but still not one who has come back, comes up often enough.

    Right, and thats why the narrative here is thats its a done deal, they will NEVER make it to the US and to a certain degree its true but I was recently educated beyond VJ about the many who seem to have an ounce of a chance depending on how the story is presented..weird..unbelievable..not cool but it happens

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    Posted · Edited by Ifemi4835

    6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    We had somebody who submitted a fake divorce certificate, that can  be resolved.

     

    More interested in this situation.

    They have to be comfortable  talking about it..most are not regardless if they overcome or not...I just want the mindset to change and for folks to stop trying to bs immigration its hurting the good folks!

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    28 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    How come we have yet to see somebody report back on it being done?

     

    And how.

    Lol...great question. I had a hard time trying to find Nigerian related info on denials due to Bona Fide evidence or reaffirmations cases...Im probably the few who have been transparent on my timeline regarding this...your talking about many who don't even properly fill out their timeliness and you expect them to go into great detail about overcoming misrepresentation?

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    10 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    I have seen a few of Hacking's YouTube videos and seems he has quite a few cases involving fraudulent documents.

     

    Never seen him address this issue.

     

    And if a Lawyer can resolve it would like to know how?

    This was disclose to me by the person actually using him...he is not advocate by all means...but I guess in her particular situation he advise her to properly have her guy file another divorce decree, remarry and then refile I130..in their case the guy claimed married..said he used an agent to file divorce and it was bad paperwork unbeknownst to him...I dont know if he was legitimately married or not but this is what Hacking advised them to do. There is no outcome as of yet as this is fresh...so I cant speak to the sucessfulness of this advice. I know another lady who tried to use Hacking for similar and his firm refused her case...so Im not sure what the particulars that make the issue resolvable, Im just aware that as long as they stay away from the high courts...some folks who claim customary..common or tribal marriages even if none truly exsisted can still file a divorce at what they call the local courts by standing in a front of a judge, getting the appropriate signatures and its filed and can be accepted by immigration because it harder to prove if the customary marrige exsited or not esp if no paperwork involved. I know a lady who was in AP..says married customary..dont know if true or not but was able to do the above and she now here in the US...Im pretty sure that if paperwork is bad..and its sooo obvious as may be the case with the OP situation then most attorneys may not want to get involved. But Hacking always states make sure divorce legit first and foremost...but he has no ideal if most of these beneficiaries were even truly married to began with or not. This OP lied on the prior visa like most and they are cracking down on this as they should but I kid you not some still overcome somehow..someway but this may not be the case for him. 

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    Posted · Edited by Ifemi4835

    13 minutes ago, PatLuvO said:

    With proper help it's possible but usually when it was lying on a previous tourist visa application the beneficiary has to come clean and admit to the lie. If the person was actually married but didn't file the divorce decree properly or follow the correct divorce process then they have to do it the correct way. Then remarry and file the spousal petition again. I just want to make it clear that a lie doesn't fix a lie. USCIS and embassies are getting better at spotting fraudulent documents and verification/background checks. People are now even being arrested after leaving the Lagos Consulate after presenting fraudulent documents during the interview.

    I 100% agree with you full disclosure is best from the beginning...I work with a lot of women dating Nigerians and practically beg them to have these conversations asap regarding their men pasts...if they applied for ANY type of visa prior to save them this heartache....this situation is occuring here in the states from I130s thru the citizenships process....I know two wives who husbands are facing deportation over this...resources  within USCIS and DOS have been allocated to this because one too many came over on B1 B2..student viss and did not return...now visitor visas are pretty much off the table for the average Nigerian...and secondly the paperwork is just bad!! I agree a lie covering a lie is horrible but Im aware to my dismay that with money and a powerful attorney can legitimately fix certain cases....its not fair nor cool but it happens. 

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    1 hour ago, PatLuvO said:

    You should contact an immigration lawyer that has experience with Nigeria. It's possible to do spousal visa but you need a good lawyer to help you overcome the issues with the prior B1/B2 applications. Good luck. 

    This is all Im saying that some folks do overcome..its costly..etc..but thats the price you pay...The highest cost is still being straight denied across the board...I know someone using Jim Hacking now a prominent Immigration lawyer with this exact thing..they were denied K1..married..file I130 then at USCIS ineligible div decree came up..Hacking then advise them  to file it properly then remarry then refile a new I130...and they are doing exactly this.... the beneficiary was never married on paper...sooo when folks speak in absolute when not privy to ALL information...you never fully know if they are able to overcome or not thats what the Hackings in these immigration streets get paid the big bucks for.

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    Posted · Edited by Ifemi4835

    1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

    In the OP's case, a marriage never took place.  It was a complete lie in order to get a tourist visa.  The OP's beneficiary can not prove he was never married, and he cannot provide marriage termination documents for a marriage which never took place.

    I understand this...but Im stating for a fact that people have gotten around it...if the beneficiary was consistent with the facts like didnt mess up with name..date..etc which they probably wasnt..I do not know this...they could have said common law marriage...so no official paperwork but still file at a local court..show up in  front of a judge and ask for a divorce to be on file...I too thought no way to overcome but in SOME cases people have been allowed to file a proper divorce if they claim common..custom...tribal marriage where NO paperwork is file...people typically dont do divorces in Nigeria...this is not an issue until one meets an foreigner or marry in the US...there are some that do things by the book..and then there is this....also whats catching folks up is filing a div at the high court when no marriage existed or accessing fake documents via some scrupulous lawyer or agent..its a mess and it has indirectly impacted cases like mine where no prior visa..marriage..etc...was the issue just bona fide evidence because every marriage is now scrutinized...so Im def not giving anyone a pass!

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    36 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

     

    Common law marriages are common in so many other places in the world including Ghana where I'm from. You and I know there was no marriage (common or not). And to get a divorce decree through any other means is another fraudulent lie on top of another lie. Just going to make the situation much much worse.

    Your coming across as if Im defending this and Im not...Im just telling you what I have witness too as Im around many women who are going thru this beyond Visa Journey...I didnt say they actually got married I said this is what lawyers here and abroad use as an option other than full disclosue to POSSIBLY  get around this..every case..outcome is different..some people have been instructed to use 601 waivers to over come this...And yes Im fully aware that Ghana and Nigeria are the most fraudulent countries in the world....so Im not condoning anything!

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    2 hours ago, nastra30 said:

    How can one do a divorce at any court for a marriage that never existed? This just compounds the lies with more lies.

    Honestly, best advice for op is to relocate to Nigeria instead so they can live together.

    Common law marriages.. marriages under customary..traditional or local is a thing in Nigeria..so a divorce  can be filed properly at this level, a verifiable divorce decree can be created and accepted by immigration. Again lawyers here and abroad have sugguested this. Part of the problem is most bypass and get  fraudulent paperwork and the consulate has also caught on to this ...big time.

    I-129F Denied at USCIS What Are My Options?

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    Posted · Edited by Ifemi4835

    Because so many have been caught at the interview stage in Lagos regarding misrepresentation on prior visa apps...USCIS is now more involved in catching this in the beginning than allowing these petitions to reach the consulate..they are doing due diligence regarding beneficiaries prior marriage claims...some lawyers have advise to do a divorce at the traditional or customary court and not the high court to get around this then reapply going the I130 route...I would seek an immigration attorney versed in Nigerian immigration matters to help you resolve this if possible.

    AFTER IR-1 INTERVIEW: almost 2month still waiting for my visa to be issued

    in Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

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    3 hours ago, DAVID K said:

    Just keep hope alive. Lagos is kind of slow in processing visa this period. A friend got his visa last week after weeks of waiting for his visa to be issued. 

    I still don't understand why applicant Case Status keep showing 'Ready' for interview after interview. I hope everything work out fine.

    Thank you David, will remain hopeful!

    AFTER IR-1 INTERVIEW: almost 2month still waiting for my visa to be issued

    in Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

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    On 5/21/2021 at 6:20 PM, jjrobles2913 said:

    Hi there,

    im currently in a similar situation. My husband had his interview in Guatemala on March 25th they issued us a yellow 221G form which indicated us to send all documents w/ passport to embassy. The last case update was May 10th. And we have messaged the embassy and al they tell us is that our case is under AP we have to wait patiently. But I have heard that when they keep your passport there is a higher chance of getting approved. Best of luck to you! 

    In the same position with multiple date changes but still showing Ready...we are reaffirmation case that has been reapproved...Lagos has everything they recently requested including his passport since May 5th....just not understanding the delay. Our pd is July 2018..so am pretty tired at this point.

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