Jules Joniel

Good evening everyone, what should I do if I don't want to wait for the administrative process, and just get married and apply for a residence file.  can i get married immediately after 221g. is there a procedure to follow?

1 hour ago, ROK2USA said:

You've only spent 16 days together since 2012?

That's a major red flag. 

I would spend more time together. Maybe get married. And really show you are trying to build a life together. 

we plan to get married in July.  in another neighboring country since my country is not really safe!  will it be too early in July?

32 minutes ago, slavaskii said:

First: I'm sorry to hear of your denial, especially in light of the fact you both appear committed to each other.

 

Second: I agree in full with the above, that 16 days since 2012 is/was insufficient to convince the consular officer of the legitimacy of the relationship. I would argue that marrying right away, even, is probably dangerous considering the recent K1 refusal and how it would appear down-the-road. Spending more time together and then marrying seems like the best option. From the CO's perspective, it likely seemed as if she was 'doing you a favor' by reconnecting and starting the K1 process. 

 

I'm glad to hear you are both full steam ahead on making this still work. 

we plan to get married in July.  in another neighboring country since my country is not really safe!  will it be too early in July?

8 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Marrying doesn't solve your problem.

 

Ignoring the K-1 does not solve your problem.

 

The US Government does not believe your relationship is real.  How are you going to prove that your relationship is real?  BY SPENDING TIME TOGETHER.  THAT IS THE ONLY SOLUTION.

that's Exactly what i'm going to do, i'm even going to move to the dominican republic because my country has too many armed gangs, she's going to come to see me more often, and spend about a month each time, we're also going to get married.

9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Where is your fiance?  Your fiance needs to be here in our discussion.....right now.

I don't really know how to integrate it!

9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

@Jules Joniel, now, it is becoming perfectly clear.  The Consulate Officer denied your case based on very little time actually together.  A call from the officer will not help.  There is no appeal.  There is only one solution, imo:  Spend a LOT of time together, marry, and then start the spousal visa process  Actually, the best way to convince the next CO of your relationship is for the US citizen to move to your country for a year or two and live as a married couple.  

she couldn't move we can just spend could just spend more time together.  Could I just marry, and ignore the k1 file, or close it

20 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Probably the limited time you spent together, they do not think it is a real relationship. The other questions were just to back that up.

you advise me to do what exactly.

On 5/2/2022 at 11:51 PM, TBoneTX said:

What specific questions were asked in the visa interview, and what were your specific answers?

Was your fiancee in Haiti, within range of being called in also, during the interview?

I think there was just information I didn't know about her, like how long she's been living in Orlando, when she graduated, and how long she's been employed since 2019. they also  focused on the time we spent together. we spent 8 days together both times, it's mainly for security reasons in my country, kidnappings, etc.  I live in Haiti.  At first USCIS told me there was nothing they could do if the embassy didn't give the instruction, we kept calling, eventually they put us on hold, told us within 30 days  that an officer would call us, what do you think I should expect

7 hours ago, centric23 said:

From scrolling through previous posts, it looks like they share one account.

We met in 2012 for the first time, we lost contact about two years later, in July 2019 we got back in touch, then in September 2020 she came to see me, we got engaged.  in January 2021 we applied for a K1 visa.

On 4/29/2022 at 12:58 PM, powerpuff said:

It means they don’t believe your relationship is real; they believe you are in a relationship with a US citizen for a sole purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit. 
 

It sounds like you were denied. You will either need to start over with another K1 or marry and file for a spousal visa (this one is a better option).

it's so hard, I brought all the documents they asked me, received transfer, photo, WhatsApp message, received hotel.  I would like to know if I can do something, or just get married.

On 4/29/2022 at 4:13 PM, carmel34 said:

OP's previous posts do not include many details, only Haiti as the country, and issues with the joint sponsor.

it's so hard, I brought all the documents they asked me, received transfer, photo, WhatsApp message, received hotel.  I would like to know if I can do something, or just get married.

I went to the interview today, and I was given a 221g sheet containing this, what should I do?which prohibits the granting of a visa to anyone who marries or becomes engaged for the sole purpose of obtaining immigration benefits

2 hours ago, EatBulaga said:

For a household of 3, the minimum income for support is 28,787.50 = 1.25 X 23,030.

https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines

 

Both your petitioner and the joint support (the mother) may each need to complete an I-134 and send to you for your interview.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-134

So you should have two I-134s with each having its own supporting documents to take with you to the interview.

 

For the Checklist of Required Initial Evidence, I would include as much and more of what is required to avoid the 221g.

 

Good luck!

 

thanks 🙏

12 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

It’s always up to the interviewing officer to make the final decision. We’re not in a position here to make predictions. Yes 31k is above the threshold but whether it’s enough or not, that’s up to the IO. Same is regarding an employment letter, they may or may not ask for it.

thanks dear 

27 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

Depends on the size of your fiancé's mother's household.

She lives with my fiancée, there is no other dependent.  thank you for your advice

hello I live in Haiti, I am a k1 visa applicant, my interview is for the end of this month, The Embassy recommends an Affidavit, the problem is that my fiancée does not work she receives the  help from the government (SSI) his mother will sponsor us.  she earns 31,000 a year.  will his mother be enough?  The other question the form asks his mother for a letter from his employer, we won't have it by the interview, could the last three paystubs replace the letter?  I need your help please

17 hours ago, Jules Joniel said:

hi.I need your help, I am a principal applying for k1 visa, my file has already transferred to my country embassy.  when are they going to ask us for the Affidavit of Support?

hi.I need your help, I am a principal applying for k1 visa, my file has already transferred to my country embassy.  when are they going to ask us for the Affidavit of Support?

hi.I need your help, I am a principal applying for k1 visa, my file has already transferred to my country embassy.  when are they going to ask us for the Affidavit of Support?

hi.I need your help, I am a principal applying for k1 visa, my file has already transferred to my country embassy.  when are they going to ask us for the Affidavit of Support?

hi.I need your help, I am a principal applying for k1 visa, my file has already transferred to my country embassy.  when are they going to ask us for the Affidavit of Support?

On 11/20/2021 at 3:59 PM, Jules Joniel said:

Haïti. 

hi.I need your help, I am a principal applying for k1 visa, my file has already transferred to my country embassy.  when are they going to ask us for the Affidavit of Support?

1 hour ago, aaron2020 said:

You will not qualify to sponsor your fiance without assets or income by yourself.  You will need a financial sponsor.  Some US embassies accept co-sponsors.  Others don't.  Which country is your fiance from?

Haïti. 

5 hours ago, Mike E said:

SSI or SSDI?

SSI

On 10/10/2021 at 7:11 PM, Jules Joniel said:

I have already apply.  I'm waiting for an RFE letter, I'm afraid that will be part of it.

Hello !  Can a disabled or state-assisted person sponsor their fiancée for the k1 visa?

On 10/10/2021 at 4:08 PM, JeanneAdil said:

start the process and send for the naturalization certificate /your father must be able to provide u with some basic info

Hello !  Can a disabled or state-assisted person sponsor their fiancée for the k1 visa?

On 11/12/2021 at 11:10 PM, stag said:

A US passport proves citizenship.

Hello !  Can a disabled or state-assisted person sponsor their fiancée for the k1 visa?

8 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

As @Mike E said in his earlier post, some people end up needing it and some don’t. It’s impossible to predict what kind of IO you would get, maybe passport isn’t enough for them, who knows. I’d personally request the certificate of citizenship because it’s an important document to have in your possession, you might need it in the future for other things too. Again, it’s up to you to make the decision.

 

I’d like to add that USCIS often gives inaccurate information. I wouldn’t rely on them too often. Just an FYI for the future. 

OK.  I understand thank you for your advice I'll get started

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

I would expect you will get 30 days from the date of the notice.  
 

I want to stress that if you apply for a naturalization certificate you will be denied 

 

The applicable document is a certificate of citizenship. Form n-600. 

i just called uscis they said i don't have to worry about the citizenship certificate as long as i have my passport i don't know if that matters.

On 10/10/2021 at 12:28 PM, Mike E said:

In our case we needed my naturalization certificate to complete adjustment of status. My US passport was not sufficient.  
 

Others have different experiences.  

if USCIS sends me an RFE letter on the 8th of this month, how many days do you expect I will receive it?

6 hours ago, Jules Joniel said:

ok i understand, thanks

if USCIS sends me an RFE letter on the 8th of this month, how many days do you expect I will receive it?