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I am looking for people interested in finding as many filers as possible going through this process at the embassy in Ghana. My idea is to create a facebook page to get the campaign going.
I would like to get this going and my thought is to prepare a campaign that would include sending a well documented complaint to Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State. She is at the top of the DOS. I just need some help thinking through the format for the fb page. I am not trying to recreate vj - don't want to answer any questions about the visa process. The page should be focused on finding people who are currently impacted by the delay in the interview process in Ghana or have in the past been impact by these delays. I want to approach this issue from an objective business perspective including a well thought out documentation of the emotional and financial impact on both the US citizen and the Ghanaian citizen.
The focus would be to simply raise the awareness not to give the solution. My hope is that with the proper awareness raised - the people who can make a difference will figure out the solution if they think the cause is worthwhile. If it works, we might not even be the ones who will benefit from our efforts - but, we may have made a difference. If this isn't worth fighting for, what is? I have been in this visa process for 2 years (my husband was one of those unnecessary multiple interview folks last year). Based on how things are going now, he won't be here with me until 2012 - that is 4 years in this nightmare. I am tired, I am emotionally drained, my cash is low. The thing that is strong in my life is my relationship with my husband - I am fortunate that my relationship is not at risk. Others have not been as fortunate.
Can I please get some volunteers on this one - I have some ideas on how to get started, but, I am not an expert. This is important to us and I want to make sure we do it right. Please don't be afraid of how this might impact your process. I think it could only help. We are Americans - we take risks - we make things happen! Help us please - or give up a better idea.

THANX ALL!! We will be celebrating but through the messenger ))
But then when he comes-we'll really celebrate the whole month!
It's like huge rock falling of your chest...Yes I was worried because reading stories makes you think...My mom said last night-when I was having interview 22 yrs ago,i didn't have comp,nor i have forums,so i went there with no negative expectations what so ever...and you know,it's true.the more you know,the more you read the more it scares you.Now i feel free as a bird ))
So to all of you waiting-do not read too much-every case is unique,every embassy is unique,as long as there is a real love,you don't have to worry a bit.They even said to my hubby,looking at the pictures,we look so in love,just from pics..and when he started crying after he was approve they were like,oooooh,c'mon now...and even though he didn't bring any calls proof,msn proof or similar,just photos-it was ok.He did explain honestly we didn't bother to print all this papers,besides what to print if you're talkin over the mic...so,I guess you can tell when there is a love and that's the only real proof! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND NO WORRIES!!!!

I just received call from my hubby-HE GOT VISAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S OVER!!!! WE'LL BE TOGETHER IN NO TIME!!!!
IT'S OUR BEST ANNIVERSARY GIFT-today is our first anniversary!!!! Thank you Lord!
It was 2 hours thing,10 min interview and they all wished us happy anniversary!! I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW HAPPY WE ARE..I JUST NEEDED TO SHARE!!!!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

What will happend? My wife is having a really hard time here adjusting and giving up an engineering career back home which can set you up pretty good when it comes to retirement. I mean we are already married, it's not like they will take our Certificate away and her SSN is in the mail.
If we give up on the AOS process, I understand in order for her to enter the US again she will need a whole new Visa from the embassy and I will most likely file for I-130 next time around (if there is a next time, by that I mean if we decide to come back to the US) since we will be married in Romania also. Will the SSN stay intact or do they revoke it?
I mean I want to know where we stand if we DO come back to the US. Since I will bring her here on I-130 and we will already have this marriage here, how will that work?
I'm so confused and depressed...I really thought she will adjust here but she can't and I have the strong feeling that she doesn't want to...there's nothing here she likes, paperwork takes forever so she sits at home and just cooks and cleans, that's it, SSN people tell you 4 weeks and you wait patiently, then after 4 and half weeks you take time off work (me) to go to the SSN office and have them tell you another 2 weeks; her mom gets really sick and needs to go hospital yet the US govt doesn't think it's important enough reason to expedite AP, well not for them since I've noticed family is not very valued here; once you get GC you cannot be gone for more than 6mos even though you are now LEGAL ALIEN in this country...why do they make things so hard on people here? Then you wonder why people are stressed here 24/7 and have dementia by 50. I am beginning to feel guilty for bringing her here because I see how she suffers from being away from family in a place she doesn't like. Even though life might be easier here, I think I will stick with family this time and leave behind 15 years of work and experiences and friends.

Gary:
Thanks for sharing your info.
It still makes little or no sense as to why we have to submit this information again for the second time and go and get another biometric done! Seriously. Think about it, if it was a scam or a fraud and they were doing their job right the first time then why do we all have to do it all again in 2 years, typical waste of time and money and once again the federal government agency trying to justify it's existence by creating more busy paperwork and procedures that are more for show and do damn little to stop immigration fraud, just a waste of taxpayer money. AND we have to submit an inordinate amount of this ####### again for a 3rd time and pay another ridiculous fee again and go do another biometric again for citizenship. Bunch of jackoffs in the federal government if you ask me. For example I asked a USCIS worker 2 yrs ago that I knew "Why do we have to get a biometric done everytime if you already have it all the first time" Well I was told because of the background Interpol, FBI, NSA, or state police security check has to be done with new picture and fingerprints due to FBI requiring it if it is more than 15 months old. Which I then pointed out, ok so you say but then it is going to be less than 12 months when we apply for US citizenship next year! So why do we have to do it a 3rd time for biometrics, well I got a deer in the headlights look and no real reason, just that is the way the agency is type stuff.
As for the Ukraine dual citizenship stuff, I could have told you that, USA does not care and neither does Ukraine(they have no clue anyway and neither does the USA). There is really no such thing as dual citizenship other than the fact that most countries just recognize their own passports like you said, and I would highly recommend that your wife keep her Ukrainian citizenship or passports(local and international) and renew them, will make life much easier for her if she has property or apartments or parents inheritance or property in her maiden Ukrainian name, cause that is all they are going to look at in Ukraine, speaking from experience. If you have citizenship in Ukraine, that is a first, never heard of American going and getting that, but sounds interesting if you did.

Nope. Dec 3 would be your starting point. You can move forward or backward from there. First thing you need to know is the date your application was shipped from NVC. If you call them, they will usually tell you. All you need is a confident date when it shipped from their facility.
Then if you access the DHL website, select Track by Reference, and enter that date in the form 'EXP 03 DEC 2007A'. Just like you, when I entered Dec 3, it said No shipments found. But when I changed the date to 'EXP 04 DEC 2007A' then I saw that this reference was used on a whole BUNCH of packages that left on Dec 5. I'm guessing they use the Reference number for internal tracking purposes. If NVC did tell you Dec 3, then I don't know what to say. This is not a solid method for exactly tracking YOUR visa on its journey I'm suggesting here. It depends on the truth (from NVC), beauracracy, and procedures (deduced from NVC) as well as IT (thanks to DHL).
So, you need to call NVC and ask them when it shipped. If they say "Dec 5" or "Dec 4" then you're probably in the batch that just left and its on its way to your favorite embassy. If they don't tell you it shipped, or they don't tell you when it shipped then you won't be able to track it. Even if they DO tell you when it shipped, there is no guarentee here. Like I said in the beginning, this isn't an exact science.

Sorry about your situation.
Domestic violence is horrific, confusing, and should not be tolerated for any reason!
(based on your side of the story) You should contact the police and file a victim protection order (VPO) immediately. She will be served the VPO w/in a couple days or sooner and be ordered to leave the home and she is not allowed to return (except with police escort to retrieve some personal need items otherwise risking incarceration, unless you invite her which will void the VPO if she can prove your invitation) until a court hearing is held and the matter settled. (if) The court rules in your favor then an extended order will be imposed and she faces possible jail time. BTW...you better be able to support your VPO claim or you risk being charged. This is a very brief explanation regarding the mechanics of a VPO, there is much more for you to learn and please consult with an attorney regarding VPO rules.
The fact that she admitted her offenses to your friends can be used as testimony because it is not "hear say". The confession was made by her directly to your friends. This can be used as evidence to support your claims. I would take pictures of any damage to the home to further support your allegation. The testimony and pictures will at least create some doubt if indeed she is able to effect a debunk of your claim and possibly stave off the courts' interest to come after you.
(if) You cannot afford an attorney then ask the police to provide advice on how to acquire a public assistance attorney.
I am curious if drugs or alcohol are being consumed before or during the conflicts. The reason I ask is because I'm wondering if you might be more tolerant, thinking, it's the booze and not her.
Please consider something...you are currently caught up in a nightmare that is freaking your rationale and senses. To do nothing about it is ludicrous and is allowing the violence to escalate. Taking action to end the violence could indeed be the salvation of your marriage and more importantly, maybe save your life.
Do yourself and her a favor and take the first step. Contact the proper authorities!!!
Good Luck!

Unfortunately, you did not go to the police or a doctor. Your friends did not actually witness the abuse taking place so their testimony is worthless. Your wife can just deny everything to the police. But you should report it anyway so it is on file as soon as possible.
Go to a doctor immediately to have your injuries evaluated and recorded.
There are domestic violence and hardship provisions in US immigration law for cases such as yours. Get a lawyer and file for a divorce and a restraining order.
At worst you can get a divorce and be sent back to your country to serve a two year ban for your out of status / overstay, but at least you will be free from the abuse.
You must not and do not have to let this continue.

This is a us-wide problem.
I have been here for 5.5 years and (thankfully) am returning to the UK ***next month.***
Here I have only been able to find occasional lowest level call-centre work in columbus ohio.
Inevitably the jobs end because the requirements are just impossible to meet and maintain.
i.e. - I worked for verizon wireless as a customer service rep for 10 months - during this time
I received constant and disgusting verbal racial abuse from american customers - a typical one was "f***ing english pig" - usually because I could not give them a 100% credit for their calls.
One morning I was receiving my ***6th*** dose of racial abuse from a (literally) screaming female customer - I put down the phone on her - and immediately was effectively dismissed for putting the phone down on a customer.
My so-called supervisor told me that I had a "cultural difference problem" - so it was ok for cusotmers to abuse me.
Im sorry to ramble a bit - but my point is that this is the real experience of working in the non-civilisaiton of america for most foreign workers.
My strong advice to Any UK citizen thinking of coming here for work - is ***think again before its too late*** and you are possibly trapped here in medieval working conditions (and please dont even think about the infamous american "non-health service"!!!
I wont miss it for a moment!!!!

Bless your heart, psiprez!!! There's just nothing easy about a job hunt, let alone when there are two of you doing it and one of you is the immigrant. Those of us here understand in a way most 'normal' people cannot. Especially in this ####### economy. It's sad to me that people who are willing to do ANYthing can't find a job - mainly because there are so many other people in the same position. Being an immigrant really stacks things against you too.

BINGO!! I don't know why people have such a hard time understanding that concept. I'm sure my family secretly thinks my husband is a deadbeat or something, but they've never been in his shoes. Most all of them have had the same job for years or just retired from a job that they had for years. They don't seem to understand he left a job he loved only to come here and have trouble getting hired at McDonalds -- and how hard that is to accept (let alone disheartening). It frustrates me and feel like I constantly have to defend him - although luckily my family has stopped saying much by now. I think him soon becoming Mr Mom has made them think differently.

Definitely not alone! My husband will complete two years here in May and it is still a struggle. He spent many months intensively working on his English skills, applied to every kind of job under the sun, has worked for a temp agency (with some success), and is now back in school finishing his university degree but trying to find part time work for when he is not in class. He would tell you that finding employment has been the hardest part of his immigration journey, and obviously that effects his morale and sense of self.
Honestly, it really stinks when people say thinks like "well, he can always get a job at a fast food place". umm...actually, no. He has applied, he has gone to interviews for everything from bakerys to restraunts, from cashiers to tellers, from data entry to administrative assistant.....and guess what? There are TONS of people applying for those same jobs because they, too, are out of work and are trying to find something--anything. In our experience, there is no "fall back job" at this point in our economy.

No, you're certainly not alone. Hubby has had the same troubles that your husband has had. He was a cab driver at Heathrow for the past 15 years - a job he actually LOVED - but as you can imagine doesn't 'translate' so well over here. He finally decided to start his own business repairing computers (something he always did 'on the side' over there) but as you can imagine, it's been hard building up a clientele.
We're lucky in the sense that I have a decent paying, stable job - but it has been really hard on him to feel that he doesn't contribute more than he does ($ wise). I try to tell him that cooking, cleaning, yard work AND the soon-to-be Mr. Mom role he'll be taking on is MORE than enough - but I know that has to hurt his male ego anyway.
I always knew him finding a job would be the hardest part of him emigrating - sometimes I wish we could warn impending immigrants of this because I think it's woefully underestimated. Feeling like you're contributing (esp. for a man) is important to overall happiness.

I think the site is becoming a battalion of hypocrites, Lotto has been very helpful to this site regardless of how correct he might have been or not, he does not deserve to be treated this way in the forums. If that's the way things are conducted in here and especially by the supposedly "moderators" I too do not want to be here.
The most reasonable thing to do would have to show Lotto in a conclusive matter how he erred in his advices if he did indeed!! I don't think his initial intent was to advise anyone to commit fraud, he was actually offering options. I have absolutely no interest in taking side here, I read the exchanges in the other thread and I still think it was unjust and unfair to treat him or anyone the way he was treated. Can anyone prove that his intentions was to advise of committing immigration fraud? [rhetorical question] hummm strange people in here for sure. I regret that he's leaving the forums I'd have hoped he would stay however if you go, all my best Lotto!!!! if you find an alternative please let's us know!
I see many in here believe they know more than anyone else and wouldn't accept anyone challenging their knowledges. What's the point of having a forum in the first place???
I don't want your replies or comments to this! KEEP IT TO YOURSELF for those of you who do NOT agree with me. Not interested in hearing your bla bla bla!!!
Good bye Lotto...if you decide to stay welcome back friend!!

Loto
I read the other thread.. Lets say for the sake of discussion only, that you gave out bad information.. Although I don't know you very well, you don't seem like the kind that would intentionally advise someone to do something illegal.. I think VJ is an Excellent resource that has tremendous value for all those involved in the Immigration process.. You may be taking drastic action in response to what happened on the other thread..
I hope you'll reconsider, and take this experience as a learning opportunity.. It seems like your intentions are sincere and hope you'll give this more thought..
Kenny

wow. sounds severe.
Any prior divorce(s) on you? You might not be 'unlinked' financially somewhere, some joint account still active. If USCIS 'found' this, via the namechecks, then this type of 'response' makes sense to me.
re: responding. yup - give them what they ask for.
it is possible to get her added onto a bank account, you'll have to train the bank manager a bit about exactly what forms of ID are covered in the Patriot Act (which is what their ID policies are loosely based on).
utility bills - pardon, should have covered that immediately when she got here. just in case it's asked for . Takes some wrangling to do, but is possible.
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personally, I think something was 'off' in yer casefile submittal, OR you've gotten a really pesky adjudicator, who is looking at the 'removal of conditions' guidelines instead of the 'adjustment of status' guidelines. The things yer listing here, are more focused and required of a 'removal of conditions' case.
At this point - I suggest -
call into USCIS, get a human.
Once you have a human, ask for 'Immigration Specialist' then explain that the RFE you received, 7 months after filing, smells of 'ROC' guidelines and not 'AOS' guidelines, and ask that some oversight be done on the adjudicator, to make sure he's using the proper guidelines of the proper casefile type for adjudication.
Be prepared for a 5 to 6 day battle, via telephone, with this. You won't get 'the answer' immediately, even when talking to an 'Immigration Specialist' but at least they'll get the ball rolling on exactly where the failure point is. Be prepared to explain yerself, and make this query, daily, until an Immigration Specialist says, 'We've logged the inquiry, the XYZ office is looking into it' .
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The more I think about this, the more I am leaning towards wrong 'adjudication type' decision made by the adjudicator at USCIS. I suggest for today, that you send off (with a COPY of the RFE barcoded response letter) a simple postal letter, asking to have the 'adjudication type' re-evaluated, as the things that USCIS is asking for are more indicative of a ROC case, rather than a AOS case.
Then (since USCIS is pig-dog slow and stupid) - send off the same letter each day for 5 days (remembering to include a photocopy of the RFE barcoded letter thingie) . 5 letters of the same thing, over 5 days, should be sufficient enough to 'shock' someone else there at USCIS, to 're-evaluate adjudication type'.
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In the meantime, sure, gather the evidence, make those phone calls, be prepared to submit a big pile - but don't submit it this week. Keep focused on making those phone calls, sending out the brief postal letter, daily.
Good Luck !

My wife called the USCIS to know about the updates of our case.We filed our AOS and haven't received our biometrics letter.The representative at USCIS was reading off the computer and was very aggresive with my wife, and after some time my wife just lost her temper and started calling the representative F!@#$$ W!^@%#$# and all the mean names which was very stupid of her .
Now, I really don't know what to do,should I call them and say sorry or what exactly could be done in this regard? Is there anything like abuse of customer care representatives? Could they deny our case because of my wife calling the USCIS rep dirty names?

Congatz again to does who received there interviews..... Others that are waiting like me lets stick together and not loose hope

This is some information I PM to people about to do interviews. I've gleaned it from VJ posts, books I've read, attorney's I've spoken to. For those prepping for an AOS interview, I can recommend a small but very informative book titled "Green Card Interview Questions and Answers: Dos and Don'ts, Keys to Success", by Joseph Rotomi Famuyide, Esq. It is self-published, and although I found it through interlibrary loan, he lives in Brooklyn, NY and a copy can be obtained from him directly. These tips and questions are applicable to any country.
Here are some tips for the interview:
1. Do not volunteer information. For most questions, the shorter and more direct the answers are, the shorter the interview and the higher the chance of success. If the question is a yes or no question, give yes or no answers only. If the question is a simple question like "What is your name?" answer simply with your name.
2. If you do not know the answer to a question, do not lie. Say, "I don't know the answer to that at this time." or "I don't remember."
3. The answer to many questions will be in the papers that were sent in the petitions. Questions like, "what are your husband's parent's names". They will expect you to know the information given in your petitions. Review everything in your paperwork with your wife before her interview, and do a mock interview to see how the information may be applied.
4. Avoid saying "I think . . .". Women do this a lot. The examiner will expect you to know not be unsure, of your answers. Also, avoid adding "umm", "you know" and "ahh" type fillers to your speech.
5. When applicable, don't just state, demonstrate. If the examiner asks a question that can be answered with a document or photograph(s), provide it along with your answer.
For example, if the examiner asks, "What does your family think of your husband?", give them a picture or two with your answer; "They like him very much. Here is a picture of him with my mother and father at my parent's home."
Or, "How many attended your wedding?" Answer, "(give a number, then say) We have some lovely wedding photos of our guests having fun. Here are a few that I can show you."
6. Give American answers for dates and times. 12/24/07, not 24/12/07.
7. Dress well, but not overdressed.
8. Try to appear calm, well organized, and friendly. Nervousness raises suspicions.
9. Remain focused. If the examiner makes jokes, smile and enjoy, but do not make jokes too.
10. Make proper eye contact when conversing with the examiner, and try to control your own facial expressions so that your face remains pleasant and cordial.
11. Be audible so that your examiner doesn't have to ask you to repeat your answers.
12. Organize your papers in a way that will allow you to retrieve them easily and quickly. Examiners appreciate order and someone who doesn't waste their time.
13. When the interview is over, always ask for the results. "What should I now tell my husband about my visa status after our interview?" Before you leave, have them explain any papers they give to you and/or any procedures they will be taking to complete your case. Try to get the examiner's name for future reference, if needed. Write it down.
14. If the interview is in another city than the one you live in, arrive a day or two early to complete biometrics and get the results of your medical exam.
15. Arrive early to the consulate, but also be prepared to wait for a time past your scheduled interview appointment time. Be careful of thieves around the consulate if you have to carry cash. Bring ID; you cannot enter without it.
16. It is rare for the consulate to give you a visa on the spot. Be prepared to return for it, if approved.
For the interview, your SO should bring:
1. Original marriage documents, translations and certifications.
2. Formal, long form birth certificate.
3. Copies of any divorce records or death decrees of former SO(s).
4. Passport, with an expiration date of no earlier than 6 months. Try to have more than 6 months before expiration.
5. Police certificate with "Nothing" written on it, indicating no criminal record
6. Fingerprints (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where these will be taken). There is a fee for this.
7. Medical exam results (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where this will be taken). There is a fee for this. Make sure you get a copy from the medical examiner.
8. Passport type photos of each of you. (consulate will instruct you regarding these)
I made a list of what I've seen other people say their SOs were asked at consulates. Make sure that your fiancé can spell your COMPLETE name.
Possible interview questions:
What's your SO's full name?
Has s/he used any other names?
How many times have you met?
When and how did you meet?
When was the last time you were together?
How long have you known each other?
How long were you together the last time?
How long were you together any other time(s)?
What are the dates of the visits?
What have you done when your SO came?
Where did you go?
Where does your SO live? Which city and state?
What does your SO do for a living?
Where does your SO work?
What is your SO's phone number?
Do you know how long your SO has had this job?
Did you have a wedding ceremony?
Please describe your wedding ceremony.
Are you planning to have a wedding at any time in the future?
Questions about the pictures; when, where and who.
Where will you live?
Have you met your SO's family?
Where do your SO's parents live?
How do you communicate with your SO?
How do you keep in touch?
What language do you use to communicate with your SO?
How many times do you and your SO talk on the phone each month?
Why did you want to marry your SO?
Why would you choose to marry so much older/younger than you?
Do you want children?
What do your parents think about your marriage?
Do you love your SO?
What do you love about your SO?
Does your SO own or rent their home?
How much does your SO earn?
Write your SO's full name.
Have you ever been to the US?
When, for how long, and where did you live?
Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?
Where do they live?
What are your SO's parents' names?
Does your SO have any brothers or sisters?
What are their names?
What are your SO's hobbies and interests?
What are your hobbies and interests?
What do you have in common?
Do you know if your SO was married before?
How many times?
When did your SO divorce?
Does your SO have any children?
What are their (exes) names?
How do you get along with your SO's child(ren)?
Were you married before?
What is your SO's religious background?
Does your SO speak and understand your language?
Why do you want to come to the United States?
Do you have children?
How old is your SO?
What is your SO's birth date?
Where was your SO born?
Do you speak and understand your SO's native language?
Where and when were you engaged?
What do you do for a living?
Where do you work?
What do you plan to do once you are in the US?
Do you plan to work in the US?
Do you plan to study in the US?
What company does your SO's work for and what is their title?
What is your SO's favorite food?
Where did your SO work in the past and for how long?
What color are your SO's eyes?
What color is your SO's hair?
Did you prepare the forms yourself?
Which university did your SO graduate from?
Which subjects has your SO studied?
Have you been in the military?
Talk about your experience in the military.
Who is the petitioner?
Please tell me more about your SO.
Do you plan to stay in the U.S. forever?
What is your SO's name?
How did you meet your SO?
When did you meet your SO?
When did you become engaged?
What made you decide to use the internet to find a SO?
How long was your SO married before?
Does he have children? How many?
What are their names?
How old is your SO?
When was your SO born?
How long has your SO been working for XYZ?
Have you met his/her parents?
Have you talked to them on the phone?
Do they approve of your relationship?
Does your family approve of your relationship?
When was your engagement party?
Who was there?
Was any of her family there?
Why weren't they there?
Where did you have your wedding?
What religion is your SO?
What is your religion?
When did your SO visit you?
How long did your SO stay each visit?
What do you do for work?
How do you communicate with your SO?
How many times a day do you talk to your SO on the phone?
Where is your SO from?
What does your SO do?
When is your SO's birthday?
What did you send your SO?
When was your SO here?
Did you have an engagement ceremony?
Where do your SO parents live?
Where do your SO's siblings live?
What does your SO do?
What is your SO parents address?
What does your SO do?
What do you do?
Who are the people in the pictures?
What did you send to your SO?
What did your SO send to you?
How many times was your SO married?
What are the names of your SO's exes?
When was your SO's last divorce?
When did you meet your your SO?
When were you married?
What were the exact dates of your SO's visit?
Does your SO have children?
How many and what are their names?
Where do your SO 's parents live?
What did you do when your wife was in your country?
Where was the wedding?
Do you talk to men online?
How to you talk to your SO?
When did you meet your SO?
Were you talking to a lot of men on the Internet?
What do you and your SO talk about on the phone?
Do you have family in the US?
Who has custody of the children?
Where do your SO's exes live?
Will you be a good parent to your SO's children?

Here is a "fraud referral worksheet" that USCIS investigators use in Stokes interviews. One can assume that the consulates (Department of State, not DHS) use something similar. Some "red flags" are identified. Important: In instances of consulates that thrive on front-loaded USCIS petitions (Guayaquil, Ecuador is one), do NOT let this scare you away from front-loading.
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/nyregion/USCIS_Fraud_Referral_Sheet.pdf

Thanks so much! And did I mention that he is here now!

Way to go!
Everything turned out right because you took the time to ask for help, VJers helped out, and you went in prepared and ready for the "surprise"
I love happy endings and the good work VJers do!
Congrats!!!!

If they're "assessing the bona fides of the relationship," they're questioning its legitimacy. Oh, brother... but at least El Salvador is tipping you off about it, unlike how Ecuador does it.
Fully expect to be put through a Stokes interview, where you are separated, questioned separately about many details of your relationship, and judged on whether (and how well) your answers match.
Bring EVERY SCRAP OF EVIDENCE that you have, from Day One of your relationship. Also, and this is crucial: Collect signed, one-page letters from your people and his, in which the writers attest to the authenticity of the relationship and provide details about it. Each letter should state who the writer is, how he/she knows you, and COMPLETE contact information of the writer.
For our Stokes interrogation in Ecuador, we produced 13 letters from my people and 3 letters from hers. (Fewer letters from the foreigner are better, because too many may raise questions in the minds of the CO regarding whether those writers later hope to piggyback to the U.S. with help from the foreigner.)
Start collecting these letters NOW! Simply ensure that each writer knows when you met, knows the correct spelling of your SO's name, and will include accurate details in his/her own words, attesting to the authenticity of the relationship. Again, SIGNED hard copies are best; scanned SIGNED copies are OK; e-mail messages will do. The letters need not be notarized.
Finally, when your third interview is scheduled, go to El Salvador several days early and take a minimum of a zillion pictures of yourselves together, in different venues & clothing. Print these, and bring them -- with receipts from (say) a hotel where you stayed together -- to hand to the CO.
At least you have a chance not to be blindsided. Good luck, and let us know the results.

then don't read it. this forum can provide assistance to understanding the cultural aspects and differences via discussion with other members. posting one's life story isn't against the tos either. your diagnosis noted and i'll watch the thread for any evidence of such.

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