Also, my mother signed our first letter of intent as a witness. We included video chats, airline tickets and passport stamps. We have seen each other 3 times in 1.5 years at the time of filing. We met through my father in 2011 and talked on the phone and Facebook until we met in person 2017. Dated 14 months before applying.
I am very heartbroken and want to know the specific reason(s) for the denial so that I can appeal if possible. I understand the need to crack down in high fraud countries, but we proved beyond a doubt intent to marry and a bonafide relationship. I've had lunch with his dad and friends. His mom taught me how to make egusi not(popular Ghana dish) lol. His family attended my father's funeral. Anyway, it wasn't enough. My fiance was advised by CO not to apply for k1 again, and not to appeal because the petition would have expired by the time USCIS received it back from him. CO said we should just marry and try the spousal visa.
In meantime, I guess I'll be spending the summer in Ghana.
P.S. Reason for my rating is lack of information detailing the reason for denial. We were told Section 221(g) INA ineligible.
If you need any questions answered, please feel free to message me. I see many people being approved so don't be intimidated. I'm just sharing our experience.
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #25761
Review on March 12, 2019:
