Help Please My Wife's Visa Denied

[Ezenca21 6]

You have all the reason to be stressed and depressed!

[canadian_wife 1,818]

OP didnt say either of these things... Read again

ACTUALLY - he did. He edited his post after he contained that information. Vegasbound (who posted right before me) noted the same things as I did.

Make sure you're following the entire thread before you jump on me ok?

Thanks

OP - good luck

Edited August 9, 2013 by canadian_wife

[LmmL 46]

OP didnt say either of these things... Read again

He did say those things

[mabdulahi 1]

_{After my wife's visa war denied and recomended for revocation from USCIS on 08/06/2013. I waited and waited. I called NVC several times to see if they received my case back from the Embassy and I was informed on November 12, 2013 they said they received it and sent it ti USCIS. I contacted uscis several times to confirm if they received my case back from NVC and I was told no, Today, i received an email from uscis stating:}

_{On March 3, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.}

_{What does this mean my friends.}

_thanks.

[etrangais 947]

_{After my wife's visa war denied and recomended for revocation from USCIS on 08/06/2013. I waited and waited. I called NVC several times to see if they received my case back from the Embassy and I was informed on November 12, 2013 they said they received it and sent it ti USCIS. I contacted uscis several times to confirm if they received my case back from NVC and I was told no, Today, i received an email from uscis stating:}

_{On March 3, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.}

_{What does this mean my friends.}

_thanks.

somebody is working on your case!

Good luck!!!

[charlynn 11]

I am very sorry to hear about your wife's interview. Its terrible she was treated that way. You have received good advice to try contacting the embassy and your senator. Were there any red flags in your relationship? Did you submit any other supporting documents to show your marriage ties or bonafide marriage? Like bank accounts? pictures? I don't know all the supporting documentation that can be used but if you are able to get another interview, you should prepare them.

how could you know if there is a red flag in relationship.?

[Sistersister 0]

how could you know if there is a red flag in relationship.?

From what I understand, there could obvious red flags. Sometimes it depends on the embassy. For example big age difference that does not fit the country's cultural norms, difference in religion, not enough time together, etc.

[mabdulahi 1]

I received a notice of intent to revoke my wife's visa petition and i only have 30 days to respond. Comments are appreciated. Ground of denial and my answer's are below.

Issues that need to be addressed.

1. Beneficiary stated that you and she met in July 2011 when you visited the city where her family lives, Goldogob. The beneficiary did not provide a reason why you were visiting Galdogob.

a. My wife did not recall about being asked the reason of my visit during the interview, however I visited Goldogob for several reasons.

i. I went to Goldogob for a vacation

ii. To see my family

2. Beneficiary incorrectly stated that you were not married at the time of your visit. The records show that you were married at the time of your visit and that you did not divorce your first wife until February 2012. The beneficiary incorrectly stated that you divorced your first wife in 2010.

a. She mistakenly confused my divorce from previous wife and my separation from her which started beginning of 2010.

b. Also, there was a glass barrier that obscured the voice of the translator during the interview, and the difference in dialect between my wife and the translator made it difficult for her to understand the questions.

3. The American telephone records indicate that most calls were 0 minutes in length w/you calling multiple Ethiopian Telephone Numbers. Beneficiary claimed you do not call another person but her.

a. Her number is 25193250866 which is registered to my name, since I was the one who opened the line for her. Please see exhibit #6 - phone records from Addis Ababa Telecommunication which clearly shows all the call records that I placed to my wife’s phone. Also, please see exhibit #8- Cedar pinless call records + billing records which shows call records that I placed to my wife’s phone and the $750 spent on phone bills alone in order to communicate with my wife.

b. The 0 minutes that you have referred to are the number of attempted calls that did not go through due to long distance connection issues.

c. The multiple calls refereed to are only 5 calls that I tried to reach my wife thought her roommates when the connection was bad in her line.

4. All photographs submitted were taken with 2 days time.

a. The photos submitted were our wedding photos. However, if more photos are needed please see exhibit 2; a) old photos, b) new photos.

5. The beneficiary provided insufficient physical evidence of relationship with you during the interview.

a. See exhibit 1 - Wedding videos.

b. See exhibit 2; a) old photos, b) new photos.

c. See exhibit 8 - Affidavit of my aunt Nasra Giama.

d. See exhibit 7 - Proof of Pregnancy w/due date.

6. The beneficiary correctly stated that you work as an assistant manager at Pillsbury maket, but she could not state what your company produces or what jobs you have held prior to working at Pillsbury.

a. Pillsbury Market is a grocery store that does not produce any products. I believe my wife correctly answered this question when she told the consular the name of the place I work at and my position.

b. I told her about my previous work and job titles. However, my wife is a simple woman who grew up in a small, undeveloped town in Somalia. She does not understand or comprehend the complex job tiles that I held in America.

c.

d.

e.

7. The beneficiary did not know whether you live in a house or an apartment.

a. The Somali language is a diverse language and the same is true when it comes to Somali customs. In some regions more than others, there is no differentiation between apartment, condo, townhome, house or a mansion. The word for ‘home’ is simple that, a home. My wife has always lived a simple life, and therefore she is not familiar with the diverse connotations for the word home.

b.

c.

8. The beneficiary could not relate the climate patterns of the metropolitan Twin Cities area, nor could she guess at the time difference between Minnesota and Ethiopia/Somalia (despite citing telephonic communication as her primary means of communication with you).

a. My wife is aware of the different seasons in MN. We have spoken over the phone when I am walking it is snowing for example, even though she has never seen snow in her life. Again, I need to reiterate that when my wife was being interviewed, she was on one side of the glass by herself while the interpreter and the interviewer together where on the other side of the glass barrier. In addition to that, the translator who was with interviewer, spoke a different dialect then the on my wife spoke, which made it difficult for the person to adequately translate her responses. My wife has informed me on several occasion that she had to request the interpreter to repeat the questions being asked several different times, because she had a difficult time understanding the dialect of the translator and also because it was very difficult for her to hear them adequately.

b. My wife has related to the interviewer that she’s aware of the time difference between Africa and America but not to the precise hour and minute. She informed the interviewer that when we talk, it is day time for her and night time for me.

c.

9. The beneficiary could not state whether or not you have any friends in the U.S., signifying a lack of knowledge of basic details of your life in Minnesota.

a. I don’t have a lot of friends to begin with and I didn’t know that I had to introduce them to my wife

b. My wife speaks to my close family members whenever possible.

c.

d.

10. The beneficiary also stated that you and she married each other one year after meeting. You have not returned to visit the beneficiary since the marriage. The beneficiary’s lack of knowledge regarding your life in the U.S. was evident during the Interview.

a. I have traveled to Goldogob on _______ and married my wife on ________. Traveling back and forth from Africa to America is finically straining; however, I did visit her in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in __________ .

b. My wife is well-informed about my personal life in the US. She has a good relationship with my family, is aware of my hobbies, and what is important to me through my conversations with her over the phone. However, I do not expect my wife to be an expert on my life, and I don’t think that is possible for anyone to knowing everything about another person.

c.

d.

[Cathi 5,744]

why did you post this 4 times?

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Multiple duplicate threads removed~

~Please refrain from multiple posting of same topic~

[AMT7565 5]

I strongly recommend you consult with a lawyer before responding;

[dwheels76 5,468]

What help is it you seek? You didn't ask any questions so what is it you are asking?

[mabdulahi 1]

My wife delivered healthy beautiful son on Friday June 13, 2014. I am waiting on birth certificate for the child to complete Birth on broad paper work and passport for him. As of my wife case I summit evidence on April 11, 2014 to local immigration office who originally approve the petition. Some of the evidence include. Wedding video, new pictures, proof of prefnancy with a due date of 6/5/14. Affidavit from my mother, affidavit from me, receipt of money wired for support, and receipt of airline ticket showing I visit my wife after her visa deniel. It has been more than 60 days and did they did not make decision. To me I understand it as they are waiting for my wife to deliver the baby. My question for you guys is how can I request dna test to proof our relationship.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Videos are not accepted.

I think her not being able to mention at least 1 or 2 friends is a bit weak. My fiance knows my friends by name and when and where I hang

out with them. I know his friends and his whereabouts with them. I talked to his friends and he has talked to my friends via phone and skype.

Not knowing the exact hour in time difference is weak.

The rest seems ok.

Did you back up your rebuttal with physical evidence, for example the exact date of separation from your ex wife ? Beginning of 2010

is weak and especially without proof.

How about skype/yahoo chats between her and your family ?

You can ask them which DNA labs are accepted for DNA testing. I know that the consulate has only approved labs.

I do not now how USCIS handles this.

Congratulations on your baby and I wish you a speedy reaffirmation. You should be there for a second interview if there is one.

[mabdulahi 1]

I don't know what to do????????

I contacted MN US Congress and Senate regarding my wife's visa - after it had been denied and reaffirm. My son's us passport and birth abroad had been issued but my wife's case is giving me head aches. I have provided everything the consular requested how ever the following are the responses given to the Congress and Senate.

The Embassy’s response follows:

The Honorable John Kline

United States House of Representatives

Attn: xxxxx xxxxxx

Subject: xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx (ADDxxxxxxxxx)

Dear Mr. xxxxxx:

This is in response to your email dated December 18, 2014, concerning the immigrant visa petition for xxxxxxx xxxxxxx. Your constituent, xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx, contacted you regarding this case.

Under the Immigration and Naturalization Act Section 222(b), every applicant for a U.S. visa must establish his or her identity to the satisfaction of the consular officer before a visa may be issued. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a specific list of documents that will satisfy this requirement. Documents issued by the Somali government are not acceptable as they cannot be verified. Affidavits are also insufficient as proof of identity. All evidence will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Evidence may include, but is not limited to: school records, registration cards, official correspondence, or hospital records. Ms. Salad may return any Monday thru Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM to submit the required documentation.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Sincerely,

Consular Section Chief | U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa

Based on our conversations, this is the same information you have already been given with one addition. Affidavits of relationship are not accepted. It would be best for you to contact an immigration attorney who has worked with other Somali couples to find out what needs to be done now.

Best regards,

xxxxxx

What can I do now if the conselor is not accepting any documents from Somalia and my wife is somali born national and only lived in Ethiopia for the past two years while her case was in process. She has no Ethiopian documents because she is not ethiopian. I don't know what else to give this consular.

Mohamud