Visa denied!

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Visa denied! OMG! My fiancee went for his K-1 interview today. We had everything.....phone calls every single day....500 pages of e-mails.....proof of my visit to Morocco.....pictures of me with him and with his family......I make way more than enough money......I had everything. But they denied the visa. He said they were rude and questioning him rudely and made him very nervous and then they said......no visa! Omg. I have waited so long! What now!!???!!! What can I do. I am in tears!

[Fe M 0]

What is the denial reason stated on the letter they gave to your fiancee?

[payxibka 10,047]

applicant is K-1... moving from IR/CR forum

[Miss smarty pants 84]

What is the denial reason stated on the letter they gave to your fiancee?

He says it says not bonafide relationship. He says they didn't like that 7 years ago his borther also came on a K-1 to America and now is no longer married to his wife. That has nothing to do with us!!! I am so heartbroken I don't know what to do.

[Twisted K 2]

Visa denied! OMG! My fiancee went for his K-1 interview today. We had everything.....phone calls every single day....500 pages of e-mails.....proof of my visit to Morocco.....pictures of me with him and with his family......I make way more than enough money......I had everything. But they denied the visa. He said they were rude and questioning him rudely and made him very nervous and then they said......no visa! Omg. I have waited so long! What now!!???!!! What can I do. I am in tears!

in order to know how to proceed, have him scan in the sheet of paper and email it to u. it is only by determining what the reason for denial is will let you know your options. also, i would highly recommend reading the pinned topic at the top of the MENA forum. if the case does go back to uscis, you may be in for a long road. it took us 14 months from our original k1 interview to get to our cr1 interview. but like i stated earlier, find out what went on. what questions were asked. if there was any questions asked that your fiance was unsure of, etc. sorry about the situation, but rest assured, if the relationship is genuine, you will win

[dema 0]

in order to know how to proceed, have him scan in the sheet of paper and email it to u. it is only by determining what the reason for denial is will let you know your options. also, i would highly recommend reading the pinned topic at the top of the MENA forum. if the case does go back to uscis, you may be in for a long road. it took us 14 months from our original k1 interview to get to our cr1 interview. but like i stated earlier, find out what went on. what questions were asked. if there was any questions asked that your fiance was unsure of, etc. sorry about the situation, but rest assured, if the relationship is genuine, you will win

Twisted K said it all. but mine took 19 months.

[Beth wa Salim 0]

I am so sad to hear this, Tracy. I can't offer much concrete advice like some of the other very informed and helpful members can in terms of what to do next from an administration standpoint, but I can offer my sympathy for your situation. Casa is SO difficult, sometimes so arbitrary, and it seems to make no sense in how they determine their rulings. People with tons of evidence like yourself get denied, others with little evidence sail on through. Where is the consistency?? As our own interview draws closer in a few weeks, I am so keenly aware of the anxiety that our Moroccan fiances feel about having to go to Casablanca, feeling like it is a firing squad. You know, there is a mission statement that the U.S. govt has issued concerning visa applicants, and when I find my copy I am going to post it here. In a nutshell, it says that all visa applicants will be treated with respect and dignity, each application will be thoughtfully and objectively reviewed, and if a denial is issued, it will be clearly explained and with compassion. In my opinion, the officials in Casablanca need to be reminded of this, because it seems that too many of their actions go contrary to that statement!!

I wish I had more words of comfort or advice for you, but knowledge is power, so learn all you can about what you have to do next, and start right away to do whatever is necessary to move your case forward. I wish you and Nabil all the best, and hope that the strength of your love will be the power that is needed to overcome your disappointment. Stay strong, and I hope you get some answers very soon!!

All the best,

~Beth

[Golden Gate 530]

Customer Service Statement to Visa Applicants

The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged.

We promise to you, the visa applicant, that:

* We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa.

* We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique.

* We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous.

* We will use the limited time available for the interview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions.

* We will use our available resources to fairly assist all applicants to get appointments to allow travel in time for business, study, and other important obligations.

* We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website.

* We will provide information on nonimmigrant appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on http://travel.state.gov.

* We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you.

Furthermore, if you are a:

* Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes.

* Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies.

* Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business.

At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to:

* Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible.

* Complete your application fully and accurately.

* Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans.

* Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions.

[UmmSqueakster 54]

It's unfortunately not an uncommon occurance out of casa. On the plus side, with so many people being denied, the VJ community has lots of experience dealing with it. Visit this thread here in the MENA forum and inshaAllah you'll be able to talk with some people who've overcome a denial

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3896

[Beth wa Salim 0]

Thanks, Golden Gate! I couldn't readily find it while I was at work but had it bookmarked on my home computer.

Is it just me, or does Casa not seem to follow those guidelines, especially in the cases where visas are denied?? It seems that many of the stories our Moroccan loved ones tell after the interviews are the same: the consulate employees are rude, abrupt, intimidating.....it seems very discriminatory to me, and certainly not in keeping with their stated Customer Service policy. Yeah, my feathers are ruffled. I guess it's like a mama bear feeling that instinct of protectiveness for everyone who has to deal with the bull%#&@ in Casa....

[Hell0W0rld 10]

any age difference, if there is, how many years?

[raymaga 25]

Sorry to hear about your situation.

Like some of the other posters have already said... if you both want this bad enough, you will make it happen. It may take some time, but don't give up!!!!

Good luck.

[kalia3333 1]

Very sorry to hear about your news. Im in the same boat. I feel for you.

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

Visa denied! OMG! My fiancee went for his K-1 interview today. We had everything.....phone calls every single day....500 pages of e-mails.....proof of my visit to Morocco.....pictures of me with him and with his family......I make way more than enough money......I had everything. But they denied the visa. He said they were rude and questioning him rudely and made him very nervous and then they said......no visa! Omg. I have waited so long! What now!!???!!! What can I do. I am in tears!

i'm sorry to hear about this... don't give up though.. keep trying.. i pray it works out for you and your true love

[Golden Gate 530]

Yes. Just keep trying and don't give up!! Then they will see you are serious.