Additional Proof

[queend 0]

My Husbands visa was denied, they said its for immigration purpose, and we are trying to do all we can to proove to them that this is real, He had alot of pictures, phone records, Email messages, as proofs, on his previous interview. Can anyone please tell me what good proofs we need more than pictures, emails, and phone records. God bless ya'all

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

over what period of time are the pictures and who was included in the pictures ? Do you have anything in the way of public records about the two of you

[kalia3333 1]

Did you ever send him money? If so the reciepts for Western Union. Did you request an ITEN number and file your taxes together? Just a few ideas.

[Otto 83]

Can anyone please tell me what good proofs we need more than pictures, emails, and phone records. God bless ya'all

What else have you got?

[Dakine 26]

Will? Snail mails, phone records. proof of more than one trip.

As you no doubt know. Nigeria is a HIGH fraud country and you have to do better than the scammers.

If you are older than him is a negative also. Not much you can do about that tho. Contact your senator and get them working on it. They normally can find out exactly what the problem is.

[Afrilaskan Queen 0]

My Husbands visa was denied, they said its for immigration purpose, and we are trying to do all we can to proove to them that this is real, He had alot of pictures, phone records, Email messages, as proofs, on his previous interview. Can anyone please tell me what good proofs we need more than pictures, emails, and phone records. God bless ya'all

Dear Queend,

Sorry to hear you are facing this. This too happened to me and my husband... If you look on the website you will see an astounding number of Lagos visa's denied for the "no proof of bonafied relationship." Do you think that sounds right? I do believe you went in with as much as you could. Check out how many are denied, and it's the same reason. There may be some people who have married for immigration purposes, for some reason they always end up in the country and there is a high number of people who are for real suffering because of it. So if you think it sounded strange, that you didn't have enough proof, it's because it is strange.

I've been trying to figure out a reason why there are so many denials other than fraud issues in Nigeria. Is there such a thing as blacklisting or is it possible there are a huge number of people trying to come to the U.S. from Nigeria and there is a certain allotment. I'm not sure but I know me and my husband are for real and we are and our family were stunned that this could occur to us, was so naive - think just being open and doing everything right would have my love home in a reasonable amount of time. Anyone who gets involved realize that while many smoothly sail through there is this large group of people suffering trying to get through the process with one thing after another causing grief.

You have the right proof, what more is there ... just keep collecting them and remember this is not the end and if you want to be together you will, just be persistent. Contact your senator pronto, and write everything you can remember from that interview and if your senator can make an appeal for a redo on the interview.

Take Care,

[Nwanyioma 11]

queend,

Im very sorry to hear about your husbands denial. My fiancee was initially denied December 30,2009 too. We got the senator involved and we were granted a second interview January 14 (we were given a 221g to bring in additional evidence and we go back February 22 to present our documents). Lagos consulate is a very difficult consulate why I dont know. My only advice to you is not to give up. Call your senator that represents the state that you live in. They will inquire information on why the visa was denied. If that doesnt work many couples on this website have re-filed the same petition or they go and get married and file k3 or cr1. It all depends on you and your SO.Good luck and all the best.

Nwanyioma

[HoneyHummingbird 3]

Dear Queend,

Sorry to hear you are facing this. This too happened to me and my husband... If you look on the website you will see an astounding number of Lagos visa's denied for the "no proof of bonafied relationship." Do you think that sounds right? I do believe you went in with as much as you could. Check out how many are denied, and it's the same reason. There may be some people who have married for immigration purposes, for some reason they always end up in the country and there is a high number of people who are for real suffering because of it. So if you think it sounded strange, that you didn't have enough proof, it's because it is strange.

I've been trying to figure out a reason why there are so many denials other than fraud issues in Nigeria. Is there such a thing as blacklisting or is it possible there are a huge number of people trying to come to the U.S. from Nigeria and there is a certain allotment. I'm not sure but I know me and my husband are for real and we are and our family were stunned that this could occur to us, was so naive - think just being open and doing everything right would have my love home in a reasonable amount of time. Anyone who gets involved realize that while many smoothly sail through there is this large group of people suffering trying to get through the process with one thing after another causing grief.

You have the right proof, what more is there ... just keep collecting them and remember this is not the end and if you want to be together you will, just be persistent. Contact your senator pronto, and write everything you can remember from that interview and if your senator can make an appeal for a redo on the interview.

Take Care,

Your comment perfectly described my feelings of hopelessness and frustration today.

I am crushed by the way our government is treating us in Lagos. We love each other very much and it almost feels like they are torturing us for no good reason. We submitted so much proof and they still gave us a 221g. Why? He is not a national threat or a security risk so why can't I marry him. I have a constitutional right to marry. A bonafide relationship is a subjective standard. They don't even know us. They look at a few pictures and review a few hundred pieces of paper as if its conclusive.... not to mention preventing the other person from attending the interview. I think that is 1 of the best ways to see if there is genuine love. The family based visas are meant to bring families together but the Lagos embassy appears thrilled to create feelings of hopelessness in our situations. Some of us are truly in love and we just want to be with our partners. This process is also time consuming and expensive and I notice a lot people on the board don't profess to have unlimited resources to fight OUR government. The multiple interview trips for nonsense reasons (in Lagos most often delay tactics used to discourage couples) and the travel and hotel expenses for a day at the embassy is stressful and expensive for everyone involved. Money that we intended to use to start our life together. Not only are we suffering but our extended family is suffering. I miss my fiance so much, I cry everyday since he received the 221g. We want to be together to support and strengthen each other. We are heartbroken but worst than that..... we are now terrified of the embassy in Lagos.

From the American Dream promises, to having a college education with no job, and now...not being able to freely exercise my constitutional right to marriage... I am beginning to feel like MY government is not serving MY interests and I am starting to feel like an idiot for believing my government cared. Its all red tape, paperwork and a cold heart....... no real compassion and I am sorry to say that the fear of terror is going to further restrict us from being united with our loved ones abroad.

We are not criminals.... I wish the US Embassy in Lagos would stop treating us like we are.

Lastly, I want to say that the US Embassy in Lagos will not keep us apart. Our victory may be delayed but it won't be denied because we don't have to settle in the US.

[Nwanyioma 11]

Your comment perfectly described my feelings of hopelessness and frustration today.

I am crushed by the way our government is treating us in Lagos. We love each other very much and it almost feels like they are torturing us for no good reason. We submitted so much proof and they still gave us a 221g. Why? He is not a national threat or a security risk so why can't I marry him. I have a constitutional right to marry. A bonafide relationship is a subjective standard. They don't even know us. They look at a few pictures and review a few hundred pieces of paper as if its conclusive.... not to mention preventing the other person from attending the interview. I think that is 1 of the best ways to see if there is genuine love. The family based visas are meant to bring families together but the Lagos embassy appears thrilled to create feelings of hopelessness in our situations. Some of us are truly in love and we just want to be with our partners. This process is also time consuming and expensive and I notice a lot people on the board don't profess to have unlimited resources to fight OUR government. The multiple interview trips for nonsense reasons (in Lagos most often delay tactics used to discourage couples) and the travel and hotel expenses for a day at the embassy is stressful and expensive for everyone involved. Money that we intended to use to start our life together. Not only are we suffering but our extended family is suffering. I miss my fiance so much, I cry everyday since he received the 221g. We want to be together to support and strengthen each other. We are heartbroken but worst than that..... we are now terrified of the embassy in Lagos.

From the American Dream promises, to having a college education with no job, and now...not being able to freely exercise my constitutional right to marriage... I am beginning to feel like MY government is not serving MY interests and I am starting to feel like an idiot for believing my government cared. Its all red tape, paperwork and a cold heart....... no real compassion and I am sorry to say that the fear of terror is going to further restrict us from being united with our loved ones abroad.

We are not criminals.... I wish the US Embassy in Lagos would stop treating us like we are.

Lastly, I want to say that the US Embassy in Lagos will not keep us apart. Our victory may be delayed but it won't be denied because we don't have to settle in the US.

HoneyHummingbird,

Im really sorry to hear about your fiancee being issued a 221g. I guess me, you and others are on the same boat. Left hopeless with feeling uncertain of how our future will be determined courtesy of the American CO's at the Lagos Consulate. Its very heart breaking and discouraging. Please dont give up.

Nwanyioma