CO not convinced of genuine relationship

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Thanks T-Bone for confirming, my thoughts as well. I would force myself in (to a certain extend) and put my "bring on the stokes" game face on. He was already prepped in body language and the pre entering (cams) would be natural and easy as we hang all over each other anyway.

I was thinking about showing up one day ahead of the interview but you are right, to give myself a couple days would be better as long as they don't putz around too long afterwards to issue the visa and we can be on our way. Booking the ticket for his return with me would be risky but also show I am serious as a heart attack.

[Boiler 45,516]

Usually it is not the USC's motives that are in question.

[rika60607 215]

Do not book his ticket. He may go into AP, and it takes more than a week to get passport back even if there is immediate approval.

If you can come a few days ahead and meet his family (did you, already?) - take some pictures with family and have them write a letter stating that they approve of your relationship. That might help.

It sounds like he is poor (WU money transfers)? that is not good. I hope he has a job at least so that it does not look like he is desperate to get out of Cyprus 'cause he got no prospects there?

Thanks T-Bone for confirming, my thoughts as well. I would force myself in (to a certain extend) and put my "bring on the stokes" game face on. He was already prepped in body language and the pre entering (cams) would be natural and easy as we hang all over each other anyway.

I was thinking about showing up one day ahead of the interview but you are right, to give myself a couple days would be better as long as they don't putz around too long afterwards to issue the visa and we can be on our way. Booking the ticket for his return with me would be risky but also show I am serious as a heart attack.

[Boiler 45,516]

Greek or Turkish Cypriot.

Who is the older?

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Neither Greek nor Turkish Cypriot.

Yes, I am aware that the burden of proof mostly is on the beneficiary. Thanks.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Do not book his ticket. He may go into AP, and it takes more than a week to get passport back even if there is immediate approval.

If you can come a few days ahead and meet his family (did you, already?) - take some pictures with family and have them write a letter stating that they approve of your relationship. That might help.

It sounds like he is poor (WU money transfers)? that is not good. I hope he has a job at least so that it does not look like he is desperate to get out of Cyprus 'cause he got no prospects there?

He is a student from another country, studying in Cyprus, family is in his home country. I speak to them on the phone regularly. Letter from mother is currently in progress. Nothing wrong with a monetary Christmas and Birthday gift per WU in my opinion. He gave me gifts as well. Packages take forever and tax due on the items and high postage wasn't worth it, been there, done that. Thank you.

[TBoneTX 45,289]

Usually it is not the USC's motives that are in question.

"Usually" didn't apply to a whole passel of us in Ecuador -- we USCs WERE the criminals. There was no doubt about that. Also, when there's a Stokes, it would seem that both parties are suspected.

[Boiler 45,516]

So many posts, so little information. My guess is that much of it may be material.

Now there is no requirement to post what you do not want to on a public board, but at least see a lawyer.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

So many posts, so little information. My guess is that much of it may be material.

Now there is no requirement to post what you do not want to on a public board, but at least see a lawyer.

Boiler, I asked for specific information on what tangible items to submit for the next interview except myself being present.

CO requested more proof to submit to 'convince her'.

I have received sound advice and conirmation of my own ideas for which I am thankful.

I do not understand why you said ' so little information ....my guess is that much of it may be material.' I have given adequate detailed information to be adviced here.

I am looking specifically for items to submit other than letters and affadvits and resubmit tons of my above mentioned items

which she refused to look at.

I do have an attorney. I will consult with another attorney, Marc Ellis.

Thank you but am good.....except for additional items to submit that may be relevant and that I am not thinking of.

[katiemanny 64]

You're lucky at least they want you to submit more proof, in some countries such as Dominican Republic/Haiti. A single trip is an automatic denial.

Edited March 28, 2011 by katiemanny

[sachinky 465]

29 years age-gap with a single trip is an automatic denial in a LOT of countries.

You said he was a student studying in Cyprus -- what is his country of origin?

[Boiler 45,516]

I have given adequate detailed information to be advice here.

You haven't.

I do have an attorney. I will consult with another attorney, Marc Ellis.

Then problem solved, I am sure they will ask the pertinent questions.