221G for lack of ongoing relationship evidence!!

[Stu4Lee 66]

Took a battering and a grilling at the interview, even got the "lifetime ban" tactic thrown at me.

Was re-called twice to the window!!

All I took was 4 additional photos to the ones submitted with the original petition, these were apparently "not demonstrative" enough though.

No tongue action I guess

So got the blue form for my trouble.

"You may be able to overcome a Section 221(g) refusal by submitting additional evidence to this office"

You must supply the following additional documentation -

Passport valid for at least 6 months after the expected date of entry to the US

Evidence of relationship, correspondence (cards and letters), emails, phone records etc demonstrating ongoing personal contact consistent with relationship

Down but definitely not out

Edited July 30, 2012 by Stu4Lee

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Bad news - yeah, sucky and time consumiing

Good news - not a denial

Fix it, I am sure you have the evidence, maybe just didn't submit it?

Turn it in and you'll be fine, not a denial

Good luck

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Took a battering and a grilling at the interview, even got the "lifetime ban" tactic thrown at me.

Was re-called twice to the window!!

All I took was 4 additional photos to the ones submitted with the original petition, these were apparently "not demonstrative" enough though.

No tongue action I guess

So got the blue form for my trouble.

"You may be able to overcome a Section 221(g) refusal by submitting additional evidence to this office"

You must supply the following additional documentation -

Passport valid for at least 6 months after the expected date of entry to the US

Evidence of relationship, correspondence (cards and letters), emails, phone records etc demonstrating ongoing personal contact consistent with relationship

Down but definitely not out

Whoa. Sorry to hear this and DEFINITELY a new thing for London for what is a straightforward case. Glad to see you have a positive attitude about it though and that it's going to be easily overcome.

Why were they talking about lifetime bans? Can you give any context?

[Amanda Lynn 3]

God I am so sorry

But next time be more prepared and it will be better =)

As you can see my Husband is from England too, i hope his goes well.

[Patsgal54 18]

What is going on with London right now??? I thought they never asked for stuff like that! Did you have anything besides the photos as proof of your ongoing relationship? I have my interview next week and I only have a couple of photos of the two of us :S

[OrderofProtection 42]

Wow, yeah and the word on the street was that London cared less about extra evidence. I'm glad I'm making Julian take a bunch, just in case. Now after reading this, I plan to send more!!

Hang in there and just give them as much as you possible can....they asked for it!

[Stu4Lee 66]

Whoa. Sorry to hear this and DEFINITELY a new thing for London for what is a straightforward case. Glad to see you have a positive attitude about it though and that it's going to be easily overcome.

Why were they talking about lifetime bans? Can you give any context?

The implication being that it was all a sham, so was reminded of the oath I swore to, and that we both signed the forms as true and accurate etc and the consequences for me could be a lifetime ban from the US

Well it's not a sham and 13 months of chat logs will prove it, that's another tree gone then.

Got back from London this evening to find my pkt 4 letter on the doormat, made me laugh anyway.

Edited July 30, 2012 by Stu4Lee

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Yes, unprecedented in London for sure. Can you describe the interview person? I wonder if you and orangedesk had the same person. Same for the others like Kitty who wasn't asked. Maybe a new person joined the team.

The passport expiration is on their webpage so that's not new.

[Stu4Lee 66]

Bad news - yeah, sucky and time consumiing

Good news - not a denial

Fix it, I am sure you have the evidence, maybe just didn't submit it?

Turn it in and you'll be fine, not a denial

Good luck

Exactly!! Thanks

God I am so sorry

But next time be more prepared and it will be better =)

As you can see my Husband is from England too, i hope his goes well.

Oh they will be getting a truckload

Good luck to your fella!

What is going on with London right now??? I thought they never asked for stuff like that! Did you have anything besides the photos as proof of your ongoing relationship? I have my interview next week and I only have a couple of photos of the two of us :S

Nope just took the 4 extra

Wow, yeah and the word on the street was that London cared less about extra evidence. I'm glad I'm making Julian take a bunch, just in case. Now after reading this, I plan to send more!!

Hang in there and just give them as much as you possible can....they asked for it!

Indeed, she asked for it and will be getting it, and some

I asked her if she really wanted 13 months of chat logs? "the more the better"

Edited July 30, 2012 by Stu4Lee

[OrderofProtection 42]

The implication being that it was all a sham, so was reminded of the oath I swore to, and that we both signed the forms as true and accurate etc and the consequences for me could be a lifetime ban from the US

Well it's not a sham and 13 months of chat logs will prove it, that's another tree gone then.

Got back from London this evening to find my pkt 4 letter on the doormat, made me laugh anyway.

This is coming from curiosity only, and I don't mean any offense, but was it something you said? Did you get a question wrong, or did they just feel like the file from USCIS didn't already have what they considered "enough" evidence?

It's just sort of blowing my mind that kittylondon breezed through and you had so much trouble. I'm wondering what they consider enough.

[Stu4Lee 66]

Yes, unprecedented in London for sure. Can you describe the interview person? I wonder if you and orangedesk had the same person. Same for the others like Kitty who wasn't asked. Maybe a new person joined the team.

The passport expiration is on their webpage so that's not new.

I'm pretty sure it's the same one kittylondon had today, at window 16. I would have said 30's, longish straight brown hair, glasses...Kate?? same one??

Yeah I was just trying to point out that they wanted the passport back too and what the blue form said really.

[Boiler 43,455]

Usually it comes out that there is a story behind the story.

[orangedesk 27]

I'm pretty sure it's the same one kittylondon had today, at window 16. I would have said 30's, longish straight brown hair, glasses...Kate?? same one??

Yeah I was just trying to point out that they wanted the passport back too and what the blue form said really.

WOW... I think my guy had the same woman, he mentioned around the same age, brown hair and glasses!! I'm so sorry you have to deal with this, but it made me really happy to see your positive attitude. Like you said, you have 13 months of chat logs, records, etc. I'm sure this will be very easy to overcome.

Good luck and keep us posted. You're in my thoughts

[Stu4Lee 66]

This is coming from curiosity only, and I don't mean any offense, but was it something you said? Did you get a question wrong, or did they just feel like the file from USCIS didn't already have what they considered "enough" evidence?

It's just sort of blowing my mind that kittylondon breezed through and you had so much trouble. I'm wondering what they consider enough.

It could have been something I said, only the CO could tell you that.

Enough evidence for the petition approval is not necessarily enough for visa approval, I get that.

[Stu4Lee 66]

Usually it comes out that there is a story behind the story.

Thanks for your useful contribution