K1 visa denied Cairo

[lion_lioness 0]

IMHO, you should keep pushing. There are others who went through the same, but persisted and were able to turn it around. Again, have you resubmitted (via your congressman) the additional proofs anyway? If you 're not going to do above and beyond what it takes then sure pack up and go. However, as a previous comment stated, think about the sponsor issue once/if you decide to move back.

Either way best of luck to you.

Yes, my congressman has emailed them about everything, even about the strange refusal that he was given yesterday. Since our petition is DOA then I am sure that we will have to do something else and soak more money out into the burning fire in order to be together. Such a long process, that seems never ending.

What proofs/additional info did you submit through your rep's office?

[punkmada 0]

IMHO, you should keep pushing. There are others who went through the same, but persisted and were able to turn it around. Again, have you resubmitted (via your congressman) the additional proofs anyway? If you 're not going to do above and beyond what it takes then sure pack up and go. However, as a previous comment stated, think about the sponsor issue once/if you decide to move back.

Either way best of luck to you.

Yes, my congressman has emailed them about everything, even about the strange refusal that he was given yesterday. Since our petition is DOA then I am sure that we will have to do something else and soak more money out into the burning fire in order to be together. Such a long process, that seems never ending.

What proofs/additional info did you submit through your rep's office?

The letters from my family, his family, and the rabbi.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

I am of little help re: Cairo as I went through Algiers which is a much easier Consulate. But, I am a Jewish woman married to a Muslim man and so I at least want to voice my support and outrage. We addressed religion in our original petition and had many letters from family and friends. It was easy for us to write strongly about it as it was something we had talked about extensively before marrying (and continue to talk about four years into our marriage). It was not mentioned in our interview and has not come up at any part of the process. Had it, I would have been furious and had our Congressman on the case immediately. Now, our case is different in that we met and married in the US where such things are not as odd and I was living in Algeria at the time we applied which made it very dificult to doubt the validity of our relationship. Still, while it mignt put a higher burden of proof on your case only because it is something unusual in Egyptian culture, visa issuance follows US law and denying based on religion is not OK. I am going to guess that they never stated this as the reason nor will they. They may be running in circles trying to find other reasons and, to be honest, the Orfi issue may stick. But, I hope you have a Congressperson on your side and that they are willing to press the issue.

I guess all of that is just to say that there are other Jewish/Muslim couples out there and that some of us have strong happy marriages. I wish the same for you.

I think there is something other than religion involved. Read the original letter she wrote

[morocco4ever 63]

I am of little help re: Cairo as I went through Algiers which is a much easier Consulate. But, I am a Jewish woman married to a Muslim man and so I at least want to voice my support and outrage. We addressed religion in our original petition and had many letters from family and friends. It was easy for us to write strongly about it as it was something we had talked about extensively before marrying (and continue to talk about four years into our marriage). It was not mentioned in our interview and has not come up at any part of the process. Had it, I would have been furious and had our Congressman on the case immediately. Now, our case is different in that we met and married in the US where such things are not as odd and I was living in Algeria at the time we applied which made it very dificult to doubt the validity of our relationship. Still, while it mignt put a higher burden of proof on your case only because it is something unusual in Egyptian culture, visa issuance follows US law and denying based on religion is not OK. I am going to guess that they never stated this as the reason nor will they. They may be running in circles trying to find other reasons and, to be honest, the Orfi issue may stick. But, I hope you have a Congressperson on your side and that they are willing to press the issue.

I guess all of that is just to say that there are other Jewish/Muslim couples out there and that some of us have strong happy marriages. I wish the same for you.

I think there is something other than religion involved. Read the original letter she wrote

It seems to be a culmination of things. The religion, baby born in a "red area" from the divorce and orfi marriage. Childs name not Arabic... The fact is that they have suspicions but nothing solid. This is why they are sending it back. A "test" of the relationship.

I still say to push it and push it and don't give up until you have confirmation that the file is indeed sent back and expired. Keep in mind, the consulate has the right to extend the petition if they chose too.

[lion_lioness 0]

I would have sent a detailed letter with a table of contents of proof addressing: letters from family/rabbi, sponsor/finances, religion, info on orfy marriage and it not being recognized here, a letter from the hospital denying change of name for baby ,etc. I would have then sent a copy to congressman to send, scanned and emailed to embassy with Case number and expressed a copy to embassy/husband.

Push until there's nothing left and then only if last option start over and try the CR1/IR1 route.

[punkmada 0]

I am of little help re: Cairo as I went through Algiers which is a much easier Consulate. But, I am a Jewish woman married to a Muslim man and so I at least want to voice my support and outrage. We addressed religion in our original petition and had many letters from family and friends. It was easy for us to write strongly about it as it was something we had talked about extensively before marrying (and continue to talk about four years into our marriage). It was not mentioned in our interview and has not come up at any part of the process. Had it, I would have been furious and had our Congressman on the case immediately. Now, our case is different in that we met and married in the US where such things are not as odd and I was living in Algeria at the time we applied which made it very dificult to doubt the validity of our relationship. Still, while it mignt put a higher burden of proof on your case only because it is something unusual in Egyptian culture, visa issuance follows US law and denying based on religion is not OK. I am going to guess that they never stated this as the reason nor will they. They may be running in circles trying to find other reasons and, to be honest, the Orfi issue may stick. But, I hope you have a Congressperson on your side and that they are willing to press the issue.

I guess all of that is just to say that there are other Jewish/Muslim couples out there and that some of us have strong happy marriages. I wish the same for you.

I think there is something other than religion involved. Read the original letter she wrote

It seems to be a culmination of things. The religion, baby born in a "red area" from the divorce and orfi marriage. Childs name not Arabic... The fact is that they have suspicions but nothing solid. This is why they are sending it back. A "test" of the relationship.

I still say to push it and push it and don't give up until you have confirmation that the file is indeed sent back and expired. Keep in mind, the consulate has the right to extend the petition if they chose too.

Yes, I am holding on until we have confirmation that it is indeed sent back!!! In the meantime I am making preparations in order to travel again. I think that I have to hold on hoping and praying that they will indeed give him another interview.

[morocco4ever 63]

Just so you know, the more visits the better. I went 3 times after my husbands denial. After his petition was reaffirmed they didn't ask any other questions. They just wanted updated forms and poof, there is the visa.

In December he has been here 2 years and I am so glad we fought this to the end. We are very happy together. I hope someway they (the consulate) find out the hell they put us through for nothing.

[nunyab 0]

Just so you know, the more visits the better. I went 3 times after my husbands denial. After his petition was reaffirmed they didn't ask any other questions. They just wanted updated forms and poof, there is the visa.

In December he has been here 2 years and I am so glad we fought this to the end. We are very happy together. I hope someway they (the consulate) find out the hell they put us through for nothing.

ohhhh 4ever that is so sad!!!! but yet a happy ending...

[~~~water~~~ 0]

I agree with the previous advice you need to visit as many times and for as long as you can , if you can't live there.

im really sorry for the pain they are putting you through!!!

[maggieNomar 0]

I would have sent a detailed letter with a table of contents of proof addressing: letters from family/rabbi, sponsor/finances, religion, info on orfy marriage and it not being recognized here, a letter from the hospital denying change of name for baby ,etc. I would have then sent a copy to congressman to send, scanned and emailed to embassy with Case number and expressed a copy to embassy/husband.

Push until there's nothing left and then only if last option start over and try the CR1/IR1 route.

You say you sent the letters, but did you send the other things that Prena listed?? I'd be fighting tooth and nail to get that petition turned around as fast as possible.

[punkmada 0]

I would have sent a detailed letter with a table of contents of proof addressing: letters from family/rabbi, sponsor/finances, religion, info on orfy marriage and it not being recognized here, a letter from the hospital denying change of name for baby ,etc. I would have then sent a copy to congressman to send, scanned and emailed to embassy with Case number and expressed a copy to embassy/husband.

Push until there's nothing left and then only if last option start over and try the CR1/IR1 route.

You say you sent the letters, but did you send the other things that Prena listed?? I'd be fighting tooth and nail to get that petition turned around as fast as possible.

Yes, I have letters and pictures, videos from his family while I was there, all sorts of proofs that the consulate will be able to look at in order to keep the petition there. Although often times I have heard this may not work and I will be in for the long run. I am going to fight as much as the law will allow me to. On the other hand, I am mentally and physically ready to go back to Egypt and make the legal marriage there now, inshallah. Thanks to all on this forum who have shared their experiences and helped with so much support!!!!

[Tunisia216 2]

I just wanted to say how much I do admire your courage and determination!!!! You're really an inspiration!! I'm wishing you the best of luck through all of this and you're still in my prayers every day!!!

Yes, I have letters and pictures, videos from his family while I was there, all sorts of proofs that the consulate will be able to look at in order to keep the petition there. Although often times I have heard this may not work and I will be in for the long run. I am going to fight as much as the law will allow me to. On the other hand, I am mentally and physically ready to go back to Egypt and make the legal marriage there now, inshallah. Thanks to all on this forum who have shared their experiences and helped with so much support!!!!

[Mohamed78 0]

USA in Cairo is just sucks they are so slow on purpose just to make people frustrated and try to push them to give up.

They give the consular the right to approve or reject the visa based on what???

They have requirements for each visa so if you meet the requirements then you MUST qualify but they still throw stones in your road and accuse you are a liar and you just want to travel to USA to get the green card

They are giving themselves the right to judge you and control in your life in just 10 minutes interview and they are talking about the human rights and the personal freedom and when you contact them they just give you the same stupid sick standard answer

Simply this rules is just not fair