If denied what next?

[mcsherry 0]

Okay I recently made a post regarding the fact that we submitted original documents. I'm afraid we have seriously screwed the process up. Considering the time, energy and hassle it was to even get the paperwork in this has now become a serious worry. Here is the situation. We met online, my now husband came to the us on a visitor's visa. WE fell in love and were married within the 90 days of his vistors visa. We saw a lawyer briefly who explained the very basics of what forms to fill out and said our case was pretty much open and closed and thought we would not have any problems. Of course she offered to do all the paperwork for us for 3000 in which we declined. WE should have taken her up on this. Once we did the paperwork...it was ultra confusing, we could not get through to the customer service line so we went back to lawyer for about a half an hour of questions about forms. She acted irritated and was short with us. WE are now in a situation where i fear we could be denied. IF we have to apply again, so be it, as i'm CONFIDENT there wont be any screw ups. However, does this mean my husband has to leave the country? I want to prepare myself for what may or may not happen at this point. WE have our interview in a few weeks and I'm not exactly feeling confident. I'm wondering if anyone out there knows what to do next if denied. I'm really hesitant to go back to the same lawyer but might be consulting another one. The only problem with that is that there are only like 5 immigration lawyers in this state. She just happens to be in our town. She also took the time to offer up the information that she is the cheapest lawyer in the state as well. I'm hoping for the best but I think it's time we start comming up with a plan b if neccessary.

[pushbrk 12,598]

Okay I recently made a post regarding the fact that we submitted original documents. I'm afraid we have seriously screwed the process up. Considering the time, energy and hassle it was to even get the paperwork in this has now become a serious worry. Here is the situation. We met online, my now husband came to the us on a visitor's visa. WE fell in love and were married within the 90 days of his vistors visa. We saw a lawyer briefly who explained the very basics of what forms to fill out and said our case was pretty much open and closed and thought we would not have any problems. Of course she offered to do all the paperwork for us for 3000 in which we declined. WE should have taken her up on this. Once we did the paperwork...it was ultra confusing, we could not get through to the customer service line so we went back to lawyer for about a half an hour of questions about forms. She acted irritated and was short with us. WE are now in a situation where i fear we could be denied. IF we have to apply again, so be it, as i'm CONFIDENT there wont be any screw ups. However, does this mean my husband has to leave the country? I want to prepare myself for what may or may not happen at this point. WE have our interview in a few weeks and I'm not exactly feeling confident. I'm wondering if anyone out there knows what to do next if denied. I'm really hesitant to go back to the same lawyer but might be consulting another one. The only problem with that is that there are only like 5 immigration lawyers in this state. She just happens to be in our town. She also took the time to offer up the information that she is the cheapest lawyer in the state as well. I'm hoping for the best but I think it's time we start comming up with a plan b if neccessary.

First, you are posting in the K3 forum and your profile says you are pursuing a K3 visa. Visas are used to enter countries, so if you are taking any visa route, he'll pay the consequences of overstaying his 90 days. If what you are doing is attempting to adjust his status from within the USA, yes, a denial of his I-485 would require him to leave AND be subject to the ban for his overstay.

The good news is that in an adjustment of status case, having sent the original documents is not going to cause a denial.

[Darnell 8,478]

Ya, I am confused, as well.

However, does this mean my husband has to leave the country?

what city/country will the interview be in , and what is the interview FOR ?

Edited June 16, 2010 by Darnell