frustrated and wondering if there is more i can do

[Angel Eyes Yuseef 5]

I'm not sure where I should post this. There is no forum for what i am trying to find out this time. So I came to where i get the best answers. Ok 2 months ago our visa was denied. For unclear reasons.

So I have been reading through all post posted here on VJ to gain insight and figure out what is going to happen and what are my next best steps. I have also talked with a couple of lawyers. When I first started this journey i was pretty much told I did not need a lawyer, because a K-1 visa was a simple visa. But after denial i decided ok i need a honest opinion. The lawyers said they have seen a trend in Morocco's Consulate that it is becoming harder to get a visa. I even followed the guide I found on VJ to put together my packet.

I also know that many women do call the consulate to try to make it clear there applications are on the up and up. And many men in Morocco believe this helped in there approval. Well I did call the consulate and this was one of the questions I asked. Does it help to call. The man I talked to said not really but you can call and email all you want. That he did not have acess to our applications to note we called or could not tell the interviews, becasue he would not know which interviewer we would have. That makes sense. I have also heard of some women calling so much that they were told to not call or email anymore or it could delay there application. So no i did not call the consulate while waiting on the interview, as I was not sure what was best.

Also I have learned that it can take 2-3 months for a returned application to make it back to the states and get in the system. I have tried calling NVC and USCIS. But so far nothing. I also know NVC will know first since they track all applications. And calling USCIS is pointless as you are calling a call center and they can only answer you with common questions and not give direct information. But there is no direct number I have found to call USCIS. So the waiting continues.

I was advised that I had to wait a year before starting a new visa. And that starting a new visa would be faster and easier at this point because a review could take 16-18 months. And there was a good possiblity my fiance could be here before a review could be done, if they even do one.

So I really want to make sure i'm doing the right and best thing this time with a visa. I also know that the more proof I have the less questions my fiance will be asked at the interview. So i need to know if i need more then what was advised to me. I was advised to send in phone records, chat logs, printed chats, emails, snail mails, affidivates from family and close friends and written statements from me and my faince. Besides the basic passport copys, and boarding tickets and passport type pics. Any thing else. Also how did you get your men ready for the interview?? I had basic interview questions. But is there a cetain way to answer these questions, certain answers they are looking for. I am just trying to make sure all goes good the next time.

Also i know that different times of the year can get you approved for your NOA2 faster. Just because it is slower. I really wished i could filed now, becasue it would be faster. But that is not possible. And the hardest part about being denied is you feel all alone and you just see everyone else being approved it is so hard. It has been very hard on my faince and sometimes he does not think i am doing anything about this. And it is only because he does not understand how this system works. I have tried to explain to him several times. But still i think he thinks i should be able to call these agencies and they will know that i care very much about him and wham all things will happen. But that is not how it works. Once i know they have our returned application it will be easier cause then i can track it. But untill the application returns or Febuary comes there is not much I can do except keep calling and checking. If there is anything esle I can do,please let me know. I will do anything to be with the man I love. And I will do anything to ease his pain. of hurting and show him i am not sitting doing nothing.

[Staashi 371]

Seems like there is a trend towards visa denial in Casa lately. I'm wondering if Casa has seen more cases of fraud and is just trying to handle it by stopping things at the pass, so to speak.

[brooklyn 0]

I'm not sure where I should post this. There is no forum for what i am trying to find out this time. So I came to where i get the best answers. Ok 2 months ago our visa was denied. For unclear reasons.

So I have been reading through all post posted here on VJ to gain insight and figure out what is going to happen and what are my next best steps. I have also talked with a couple of lawyers. When I first started this journey i was pretty much told I did not need a lawyer, because a K-1 visa was a simple visa. But after denial i decided ok i need a honest opinion. The lawyers said they have seen a trend in Morocco's Consulate that it is becoming harder to get a visa. I even followed the guide I found on VJ to put together my packet.

I also know that many women do call the consulate to try to make it clear there applications are on the up and up. And many men in Morocco believe this helped in there approval. Well I did call the consulate and this was one of the questions I asked. Does it help to call. The man I talked to said not really but you can call and email all you want. That he did not have acess to our applications to note we called or could not tell the interviews, becasue he would not know which interviewer we would have. That makes sense. I have also heard of some women calling so much that they were told to not call or email anymore or it could delay there application. So no i did not call the consulate while waiting on the interview, as I was not sure what was best.

Also I have learned that it can take 2-3 months for a returned application to make it back to the states and get in the system. I have tried calling NVC and USCIS. But so far nothing. I also know NVC will know first since they track all applications. And calling USCIS is pointless as you are calling a call center and they can only answer you with common questions and not give direct information. But there is no direct number I have found to call USCIS. So the waiting continues.

I was advised that I had to wait a year before starting a new visa. And that starting a new visa would be faster and easier at this point because a review could take 16-18 months. And there was a good possiblity my fiance could be here before a review could be done, if they even do one.

So I really want to make sure i'm doing the right and best thing this time with a visa. I also know that the more proof I have the less questions my fiance will be asked at the interview. So i need to know if i need more then what was advised to me. I was advised to send in phone records, chat logs, printed chats, emails, snail mails, affidivates from family and close friends and written statements from me and my faince. Besides the basic passport copys, and boarding tickets and passport type pics. Any thing else. Also how did you get your men ready for the interview?? I had basic interview questions. But is there a cetain way to answer these questions, certain answers they are looking for. I am just trying to make sure all goes good the next time.

Also i know that different times of the year can get you approved for your NOA2 faster. Just because it is slower. I really wished i could filed now, becasue it would be faster. But that is not possible. And the hardest part about being denied is you feel all alone and you just see everyone else being approved it is so hard. It has been very hard on my faince and sometimes he does not think i am doing anything about this. And it is only because he does not understand how this system works. I have tried to explain to him several times. But still i think he thinks i should be able to call these agencies and they will know that i care very much about him and wham all things will happen. But that is not how it works. Once i know they have our returned application it will be easier cause then i can track it. But untill the application returns or Febuary comes there is not much I can do except keep calling and checking. If there is anything esle I can do,please let me know. I will do anything to be with the man I love. And I will do anything to ease his pain. of hurting and show him i am not sitting doing nothing.

[Kenza 1]

I suggest getting married and then doing the CR1 visa...

[Angel Eyes Yuseef 5]

I suggest getting married and then doing the CR1 visa...

I asked the lawyers about that, and they said that was a option. But if we get married, and for some bad reason we was denied again then we would have to wait for our review, which takes a very long time. So they said it was easier to just start over with a k-1. With the right proof and a good interview there should not be any problems. They also said that if we married since there cahnges it could be seen as deperation from the first denial. And who knows how they think there at the consulate.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

I suggest getting married and then doing the CR1 visa...

I asked the lawyers about that, and they said that was a option. But if we get married, and for some bad reason we was denied again then we would have to wait for our review, which takes a very long time. So they said it was easier to just start over with a k-1. With the right proof and a good interview there should not be any problems. They also said that if we married since there cahnges it could be seen as deperation from the first denial. And who knows how they think there at the consulate.

One thing that you need to do and not forget to do is withdraw the other petition and then do a new petition . If there is any chance you can use an immigration lawyer. You will have a better chance and it will be faster than doing it on your own especially having to withdraw another petition. You have a chance while you are waiting to get another visit in. They are denying alot of k1s out of Morocco recently and its had alot of fraud coming out of there so they are just extra careful. Get all your things together, write your letter of withdrawal and file again asap. Use some help this time.

[moroccogirlny 100]

I'm not sure where I should post this. There is no forum for what i am trying to find out this time. So I came to where i get the best answers. Ok 2 months ago our visa was denied. For unclear reasons.

So I have been reading through all post posted here on VJ to gain insight and figure out what is going to happen and what are my next best steps. I have also talked with a couple of lawyers. When I first started this journey i was pretty much told I did not need a lawyer, because a K-1 visa was a simple visa. But after denial i decided ok i need a honest opinion. The lawyers said they have seen a trend in Morocco's Consulate that it is becoming harder to get a visa. I even followed the guide I found on VJ to put together my packet.

I also know that many women do call the consulate to try to make it clear there applications are on the up and up. And many men in Morocco believe this helped in there approval. Well I did call the consulate and this was one of the questions I asked. Does it help to call. The man I talked to said not really but you can call and email all you want. That he did not have acess to our applications to note we called or could not tell the interviews, becasue he would not know which interviewer we would have. That makes sense. I have also heard of some women calling so much that they were told to not call or email anymore or it could delay there application. So no i did not call the consulate while waiting on the interview, as I was not sure what was best.

Also I have learned that it can take 2-3 months for a returned application to make it back to the states and get in the system. I have tried calling NVC and USCIS. But so far nothing. I also know NVC will know first since they track all applications. And calling USCIS is pointless as you are calling a call center and they can only answer you with common questions and not give direct information. But there is no direct number I have found to call USCIS. So the waiting continues.

I was advised that I had to wait a year before starting a new visa. And that starting a new visa would be faster and easier at this point because a review could take 16-18 months. And there was a good possiblity my fiance could be here before a review could be done, if they even do one.

So I really want to make sure i'm doing the right and best thing this time with a visa. I also know that the more proof I have the less questions my fiance will be asked at the interview. So i need to know if i need more then what was advised to me. I was advised to send in phone records, chat logs, printed chats, emails, snail mails, affidivates from family and close friends and written statements from me and my faince. Besides the basic passport copys, and boarding tickets and passport type pics. Any thing else. Also how did you get your men ready for the interview?? I had basic interview questions. But is there a cetain way to answer these questions, certain answers they are looking for. I am just trying to make sure all goes good the next time.

Also i know that different times of the year can get you approved for your NOA2 faster. Just because it is slower. I really wished i could filed now, becasue it would be faster. But that is not possible. And the hardest part about being denied is you feel all alone and you just see everyone else being approved it is so hard. It has been very hard on my faince and sometimes he does not think i am doing anything about this. And it is only because he does not understand how this system works. I have tried to explain to him several times. But still i think he thinks i should be able to call these agencies and they will know that i care very much about him and wham all things will happen. But that is not how it works. Once i know they have our returned application it will be easier cause then i can track it. But untill the application returns or Febuary comes there is not much I can do except keep calling and checking. If there is anything esle I can do,please let me know. I will do anything to be with the man I love. And I will do anything to ease his pain. of hurting and show him i am not sitting doing nothing.

Just a FYI your visa was not denied, it has been sent back for further review. You should not close your first petition, that would place a marker on the 1st case from what I know.

I know the pain you are going through. I sat here over 3 and a half years ago in disbelief when our case was sent back to Washington. First I will tell you that it takes about 3 months until Washington receives the case back. It then goes to the service center you filed with, mine was Vermont and our case just sat and never got reviewed. After waiting for so long I refiled this past June and recently had the 2nd interview and visa issued.

The best I can advise is to move forward and keep visiting him. I visited Morocco a total of 8 times. Our relationship grew stronger and we learned patience. We never would give up. My fiancee continued his education that he could utilise his skills in the USA. Our life took a detour for sure but it made us stronger.

Being that I have been with my fiancee for 5 years did not make a difference to the consular officer. My fiancee was questioned for 30 minutes on his 2nd interview. I had prepared a binder of proof that was 5 inches thick and not even one look by the officer. All that mattered really was my fiancee's confidence.

I hired a lawyer for the 2nd petition, I can't say that using one will definitely be positive but it does help.

Feel free to contact me.

Leila

[morocco4ever 63]

I don't recall if you mentioned that you have contacted your congressman's office. They can't help get the visa issued, nor can they speed up the process, but it certainly helps in 2 ways.

1-It proves that you are serious about fighting this

2-They can help to ensure that the case doesn't fall between the cracks.

There are people that have gone back and married. Petitioned and won. I have known some that have redone the K-1 and won. I think your lawyer that advised against getting married. The K-1 could be denied a second time, then it expires. The CR1 could be denied as well, but it doesn't expire. Yes it will take time, but it will have to be addressed eventually.

But whatever you decide, go visit. Keep gathering proof of a valid relationship. Try your best to figure out what your red flags are so that when you refile you will be prepared to address those issues in your petition.

This can be won. My husband was denied in Aug of 2005. He did get his visa in December of 2006. Ours was the CR1, but since he came after our 2 year anniversary he got the IR1.

[mounir and suzie 0]

I suggest getting married and then doing the CR1 visa...

i do agree with Kenza its really a great idea and inshallah will works and make things faster and approved.

[JamilahAM 0]

Can I ask what led to the denial or 221(g)? Did your fiance get the sense they were going to deny him or did he miss a couple of questions?