Interview in Guangzhou consulate

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I copied this problem someone had in interview at Guangzhou consulate, my fiance dose not speak English good, but we understand each other may not be good enough for her to pass the interview. I just wanted to let everyone know about this.

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Hello Everyone, This is great site, thanks to everyone involed in putting this together.

We met 21 FEB 06 on line. Our interview was June 5, 2007, received blue form stating 221(g), "you will be contacted in 90 days or email us". Received a letter stating K1 was denied 31 JAN 08 from consulate in Guangzhou, "not a bona fide relationship, we'll return to USCIS for possible revocation". My fiancee told me the moment she approched the window the man had a scowl on his face. He repeatedly told her he did not believe she could communicate with me. She told him that she spoke some English and I spoke some Cantonese we had no problem whatsoever, so the officer threw an email and front of her and said "if you can speak English then read this". She replied she could speak some but could not read. the officer would not even look at most of our evidence and the Consulate never requested any additional documents or evidence. I received a letter from our Senator today stating that the consulate was UNABLE (?) to disclosed the specific reasons (by the way they are also exempt from FOIA request). My fiancee is the most kind and honest 49 year old woman and has a 9 yr old child. Clean medical, clean police record, divorced 7 years, has full custody of the child and a written letter of permission from her former spouse to allow her daughter to move to the U.S. and has never applied for any type of U.S. visa. I have been to China 3 times and stayed at her residence, accompanied her to the interview, satisfied financial requirements and have been supporting them since AUG 2006 because she was layed off.

Many questions, answers to any appreciated.

1. typical wait time for case to return to CIS and review completed?

2. if CIS approves again do we recieve visa or do we have to go through everything again? what is the probabilty of approval ?

3. if CIS denies, they contact me, I appeal to an Immigration judge, should he favor for us, do we get our visa? if no, what ?

4. instead of waiting the many months for above scenario, what if we cancel K1, marry and file a I-130 / CR1 or K3? would this pose any problems or snags because of previous case and what is the probablity of the consulate approving it? is it imperative that I know the SPECIFIC reasons for the K1 denial?

5. should I attempt this myself or seek attorney assistance, any referrals of attorneys experienced in these matters?

Thank you in advance for any information and assistance. We greatly appreciate it

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SO does not need to know english. The interview can be done in her native language. It is not a requirement to get a visa.

Of course it is always better if she does speak some english.

Good luck

Edited February 25, 2008 by n@W