VISA APPLICATION DENIED

[robertlaird 2]

Johanna had her interview today for her K-1 Visa application at the Bogota Embassy.

Her application was denied because they asked her why she would want to marry someone who had been married three times before. Her response was because I love him.

Would you recomend an appeal.

Get Married in Bogota and file a K-3 ? , I assume they could not deny that application

[lostinlove228 0]

I'm sorry to hear that. if you keep fighting that will prove to them that this relationship is for real. I don't really know what the best route for you would be.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

Johanna had her interview today for her K-1 Visa application at the Bogota Embassy.

Her application was denied because they asked her why she would want to marry someone who had been married three times before. Her response was because I love him.

Would you recomend an appeal.

Get Married in Bogota and file a K-3 ? , I assume they could not deny that application

While the VO may have doubts about your partner's judgement in marrying a serial marrier (a joke), a petition cannot be denied for this reason. You should receive documentation regarding the specific reason for the denial and exactly what you need to do to overcome. Wait for this before you make any decisions....

[robertlaird 2]

update, Request for additional proof of Relationship

She can set another appointment, Perhaps I need to attend.

Phone bills, passport stamps etc I had all that in the package

Maybe we are not denied

[MaryandMian 1]

Sounds like you got a 221g. I would get a copy and read it and then go from there. It is not a complete denial at this time. It should say it is requesting more information and how to handle this. Good luck.

[scorpio232 0]

update, Request for additional proof of Relationship

She can set another appointment, Perhaps I need to attend.

Phone bills, passport stamps etc I had all that in the package

Maybe we are not denied

By Law,

Once USCIS approves the Visa.... THEY CAN NOT DENY IT.... THEY CAN ONLY DELAY IT.. WHICH CAN BE A LONG TIME....

They can refer it back to USCIS if they feel it should not have been approved... For instance fraud.. If they feel the relationship is not real.... OR.. If you are not financially able to support her and they feel she would become a public charge... . this is really the ONLY way they can deny it....... IF THEY FEEL SHE WILL BECOME A PUBLIC CHARGE......

AS FAR AS YOUR SITUATION..... ITS A DELAY TACTIC ...... ONCE YOU SHOW THEM THE RELATIONSHIP IS VALID..... AND GO THERE YOURSELF WITH HER.... AND BRING PHOTOS OF YOU TOGETHER... AIRLINE TICKETS AND LETTERS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF BOTH PARTIES STATING THEY SEEN YOU TOGETHER OR THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP TOGETHER WITH HER AND THEY TESTIFY IN WRITING THAT THE RELATIONSHIP IS REAL.....

THEY WILL GIVE HER THE VISA......

BASICALLY UNTIL YOU OVERCOME THE DOUBT.... THEY WILL DELAY IT OR SEND IT BACK TO USCIS AND HAVE THEM DENY THE VISA.....

[LibCampFireClub 635]

By Law,

Once USCIS approves the Visa.... THEY CAN NOT DENY IT.... THEY CAN ONLY DELAY IT.. WHICH CAN BE A LONG TIME....

Not true. First, the USCIS does NOT issue or approve visas, but does however review and approve / disaprove petitions for visas. After the USCIS approves a petition it goes to the NVC, who then sends it to the appropriate consulate, where paperwork is passed to the beneficiary, and an interview scheduled.

During that interview, the VO and deny, pass, or recommend a revocation of the visa. If the visa is denied or revoked, they must provide both the reason and what's needed to overcome it.

[Peggy 1]

Sorry to hear what happened, but I agree with the others. I think when you show them more proof, then she will get her visa. Good luck

[Boiler 45,500]

By Law,

Once USCIS approves the Visa.... THEY CAN NOT DENY IT.... THEY CAN ONLY DELAY IT.. WHICH CAN BE A LONG TIME....

Not true. First, the USCIS does NOT issue or approve visas, but does however review and approve / disaprove petitions for visas. After the USCIS approves a petition it goes to the NVC, who then sends it to the appropriate consulate, where paperwork is passed to the beneficiary, and an interview scheduled.

During that interview, the VO and deny, pass, or recommend a revocation of the visa. If the visa is denied or revoked, they must provide both the reason and what's needed to overcome it.

Is it a VO or a CO, but absolutely their call, so be nice.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

Is it a VO or a CO, but absolutely their call, so be nice.

VO=Visa Officer, but you can call them Ray, or Jay, or Jay Ray....

[Manizales Mamba 0]

Maybe your not denied? Are you sure that the VO said "denied" or are you guessing? Your next post indicated they wanted more info.

It seems they were not satisfied with some answers that she gave which caused doubts about the validity of the relationship. It appears the embassy VO was not denying you just on the fact that you were married 3 times. That said I am sure it played some part in the overall decision.

[sjoefl01 1]

The USCIS does not issue visas. The Department of State does. You should make arrangements to go with here the next time she can get to the embassy. Your fiance, obviously did not convince the consular officer that the relationship was legit. I have never seen this happen in Bogota. I would go there myself and take a buttload of evidence.

[Jasman0717 9]

update, Request for additional proof of Relationship

She can set another appointment, Perhaps I need to attend.

Phone bills, passport stamps etc I had all that in the package

Maybe we are not denied

This sounds like additional info. Good luck, overwhelm them with information

[daisy16 0]

I would definitely attend the interview, if at all possible. Seeing you together should prove it to them. If you also bring along more physical proof, you should be ok.

[scorpio232 0]

By Law,

Once USCIS approves the Visa.... THEY CAN NOT DENY IT.... THEY CAN ONLY DELAY IT.. WHICH CAN BE A LONG TIME....

Not true. First, the USCIS does NOT issue or approve visas, but does however review and approve / disaprove petitions for visas. After the USCIS approves a petition it goes to the NVC, who then sends it to the appropriate consulate, where paperwork is passed to the beneficiary, and an interview scheduled.

During that interview, the VO and deny, pass, or recommend a revocation of the visa. If the visa is denied or revoked, they must provide both the reason and what's needed to overcome it.

you do not know what you are talking about... LOOK at your own quote....

USCIS does not approve visas or deny them..... Then later in your quote you state this...

After the USCIS approves a petition it goes to the NVC, who then sends it to the appropriate consulate, where paperwork is passed to the beneficiary..

Do not listen to this person...

The facts are it is sent back to USCIS if they feel it should not have been approved.. they do not have the right to deny an approved application by descretion.... " If they do.. they must have HARD FACTS!!! Like evidence of FRAUD, or Medical reasons in her medical exam..... or Lack of Income..... If they do not have hard evidence.. they must give the eligble IMMIGRANT her VISA......

By Law,

Is it a VO or a CO, but absolutely their call, so be nice.

Its NOT there call... They DO NOT have the right to approve or deny by Descretion..... This is already an approved petition by the Department of State..... They can only delay or send it back for futher evaluation if they feel something is not right....

The only way they are allowed to deny a immigrant visa.... is if they have HARDCORE EVIDENCE that the applicant is not eligible because of serious conditions... Like, PROOF OF FRAUD, MEDICAL REASON IN THE MEDICAL EXAM, OR NOT ENOUGH INCOME SHOWN TO SUPPORT THE IMMIGRANT AND THE IMMIGRANT WOULD BECOME A PUBLIC CHARGE.... OTHERWISE THEY MUST ISSUE THE VISA...

It is very hard to prove fraud.. . if they felt truly the marriage was fraud they would not said come back with more proof.. . they would have straight up DENIED IT......