JA2VA

there is now 221g in passport...guess i will seek attorney and file waiver 

Finally found out why k1 was refused the letter from embassy mentions 212(a)2(A)(i) which says general criminal history (my fiance' had an assault charge where he paid 10000JMD fine or 6 months imprisonment He did not do any jail time and was two year ago that was expunged).  The letter mentioned filing a waiver which is $930 form 601.  Do I need an attorney now?    Or should we get just married wait and reapply for CR1 or either way we would have to file the waiver 601? It was a minor crime but guess considered moral turpitude? the INA says certain amount time has to pass for some violations but those crime were habitual offenders or a year or more jail time. Any advice please??

On 3/12/2018 at 9:05 AM, CamFam said:

My husband did his medical on the 26 of Feb. We are still waiting to hear from embassy . Today is the 12 of March 

What is your status online? Does is say administrative processing or refused die to medical not being received?? Please assist as we are having trouble with medical reaching embassy and status updates.

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

Refused is not the same as denied......

Thanks for the clarification....I assumed refused was a polite way of stating a denial. Also I got an email response that the case is still AP from the embassy. (Still don't understand the "refused" online status update though)

1 hour ago, Pinkrlion said:

Let me start by saying, listening to others not from your embassy will mess you up.  Althought they are being helpful, every embassy is different in their norms and processes.

 

first you need to email the embassy and inquire about the refusal on ceac.  You cannot respond to anything until you know.  

 

 

Thank you I just posted another topic about does anyone have firsthand experience about AP in Jamaica. 

Soo I got a response from the US Embassy after inquiring as to why our status says refused online. The officer reassured me that our petition was still under review and is in administrative processing. I understand that the government website states most cases are resolved without 60 days. But does anyone have a firsthand experience as to how long this process can take in Jamaica??

4 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

If you are a K-1 in JA, and you submitted requested information from interview, went to AP, then refused, then there was a problem with his medical or police certificate.  You will need to wait to get the letter.  You can email the embassy and inquire about the refusal in ceac to make sure you have been refused and to see If you may qualify for a waiver.

Has this issue occurred in your case?? Or someone you know in this area?? Please assist.

9 hours ago, missileman said:

OP-  You have made this confusing...you initially said " haven't been told why no letter or docs returned yet ".  Now you say he DID receive a document from the CO.......

That is completely different....

Sooo we didn't get a letter stating the refusal after the interview that was reflected on the case status online. He had a basic info sheet from interview.  NO document was given after interview to state refusal and why. Still waiting for passport and  letter from DHL that embassy said would come when I emailed about refusal.

9 hours ago, missileman said:

So the case was NOT denied????  "Refused" does not mean it was DENIED!!    After my wife's interview, she received a 221g which asked for additional documents......THE CEAC STATUS CHANGED TO "REFUSED".........then 2 days later, it changed to "issued"...

Woow I hope so! Thanks for the glimpse of hope!

14 minutes ago, H&T said:

You can , but the approved is really slim since you already show immigration intent.

Be honest, most people being denied the visa and don't know the reason. That a lie.

I'm already going through the pain of the process,and to get the visa approved : bonafide and honest.

So why would i even post if I'm going to lie? He said he didn't know and i believe him.  I wasn't at the interview but I did add comments to review the process from what he informed me.  We thought we were waiting to get the visa instead noticed refused for case update and there was no letter or anything given at the interview except DHL instructions to submit more documentation

8 hours ago, angelbrown said:

But he’s not going to get a tourist visa. Chances of getting one from JA are already slim and filing for the K1 already shows/proves he has immigration intent. So again, he will NOT get a tourist visa. Don’t even waste your money. You should familiarize yourself with the visas and processes. He knows why he was denied. They gave him a paper with the reason for denial on it. There is no appealing the K1. You will have to file for the CR1, which as I’ve seen on other forums or posts is currently taking abt 12-14 months. But again, you still need to be able to overcome the reason for denial or your CR1 could even be delayed. Wish you all the best!

This is what is most confusing to me.  The CO gave him a paper requesting more documents he sent the pic to me and I sent additional pics and info to prove our relationship.  The case was NEVER denied at the interview, only more info was requested.  I suppose we may be jumping the gun and need to see why it was refused and perhaps i didn't send in enough proof? Because we thought we were waiting for call to pick up passport with visa...

14 hours ago, Boiler said:

Never seen a case where the beneficiary did not know why they were refused,

 

Ask him.

I have. He went to DHL today and they informed him they will email a tracking number when his passport and letter are ready.  We learned the case was refused due to ceac online case tracker tool which does not state any other info.

On 3/17/2018 at 10:35 AM, JA2VA said:

If my k1 visa petition was refused and haven't been told why no letter or docs returned yet, should he apply for tourist visa?? Is there a specific amount of time to wait? Or is it likely to be denied due to recently filing a k1 visa?? Please assist.

The point of at least getting tourist visa is so at least he can visit me and meet my family.  Even if we learn what caused refusal and appeal or go through process to correct it, who knows how long it will take? Still waiting to learn why is was refused as he hasn't received his documents back yet.

If my k1 visa petition was refused and haven't been told why no letter or docs returned yet, should he apply for tourist visa?? Is there a specific amount of time to wait? Or is it likely to be denied due to recently filing a k1 visa?? Please assist.

On 3/13/2018 at 12:16 PM, mysticdolphin95 said:

Our case took 3 weeks after documents were received, so I wouldn't start worrying yet.  They also told us it would only take a few days, but it ended up taking far longer.

Emailed the embassy yesterday and called the visa info line and my case was updated yesterday but the status still is AP 

My fiance' had his interview on February 23rd and did not have the police record.  (We overlooked this requirement, he had ordered it but did not have time to get it before going to interview) He was given his passport back as the CO said he would not be able to pick up the police record without it.  My fiance' submitted the documents the following Monday February 26th and they were received the next day.  As to date, our case is STILL saying administrative processing.  The site said not to inquiry unless its been over 60 days as cases are often resolved within that time.  Any opinion as to how long the wait could be expected?  The CO told my fiance' that he should hear something from them the following week  but nothing so far....

Hoping to get some feedback about the interview at the US Embassy in Jamaica.  How long is it? How early do you need to arrive?  Are interviews done in order of arrival? What is approval rate? What things caused denials?? What kind of questions do they ask?  Should he (my fiance') bring the petitioner's (Us citizen/the writer) birth certificate? How long if approved to get the visa? What do they look for on police record?  Would 1 fine stop k1 visa approval if no incarceration? Please assist! Very nervous about upcoming interview.