Depressed and sick! Fiance Visa denied/ request more info... this is too much on us!!!!

[TinaG 0]

I am sorry to hear this. My fiance is also from Nigeria. I've been told it's tough to get a visa there. I just received NOA 2 last week. We have been praying from the beginning. I pray that things will work out for you. I know a lot of fraud is committed in 9ja, but not everyone is fraudulent. Keep the faith.

[skiptex 225]

bummer about the delay.. but i am sure it will work out..

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

MARRIAGE FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES ONLY and your case is being returned to the approved DHS office im really dissapointed and so dont know what to do do u have any advice for me

This is the standard reason given in Subsarahan when they are giving you the visa. While everything is fresh write down every detail of the interview. Every word , everything presented.

[unknown191919 0]

Hi guys,

This journey of mine has been long! I expected it to come to an end on Sept 20 but it didnt.. i feel empty and im tired!!!!!!

I filed for a fiance visa last Nov. 2010 She lives in Lagos and she had a rough time getting her approval packet in the mail.. Finally i emailed the consulate office and they emailed the package along with a interview date of Sept 20th 2011... we thought we were soooo prepared.. I had everything ready from pics, to emails, chat logs, money gram receipts of over $5,000 worth of transactions of cash i sent her over the past year and cards.. I also had the affidavit of support with tax info, work info and a bank statement.. I had my itinerary from October of 2010 and July 2011 from the times i came to visit her.. copies of my passport stamped as proof of the visit. i filed a fiance visa for my ex wife through the Abuja office in 2005 and i sent her a copy of the divorce papers just in case that would be a issue. we google on info on the interview process and read through this forum several times! Well Sept 20th came and she called me after the interview and stated she did not get the visa.. she stated that the interviewer was very nasty to her.. he asked her why aren't we getting married in Nigeria? why wait to get married in America? she answered that my family is in America and we wanted to have the wedding in America. He also asked her why haven't we done a introduction ceremony? He looked at the pics and asked why weren't other people in the pics? we didn't realize that they wanted to see other people in the pics.. At the end of the day he told her that she didn't have enough proof.. He asked her for more pics, pics that told a story, pics with us and other people in it.. he also asked for telephone records.. we use a online calling card service called rebtel that gives me an American number to dial that connects me to Nigeria.. that is the only record on the phone bill.. I hope that is enough.. I printed out rebtel call log and my ATT bill.. It shows i call her like 5 times a day.. He told her to send a email requesting for another interview that.. He said it may take over 7 weeks to schedule another date.. im so tired and sad... Its like someone has our lives in their hands.. This is the hardest thing ever... I wouldn't advise anyone to go through such a thing.. Love is something! The things we do for love!! I feel helpless

Hi, I wanna know how long you have been together? I had a suggestion to you. I made a collage where all of our pics we put it together with corresponding dates he visited me with those tickets and hotel receipt. Our first chat and some couple of money he send to me in the collage. I named it with our Name and put our Love Story. The one who interviewed me like it and things work well. It is approved and i am already with him now and married. Just dont lost hope and prayer works. Good luck.

[ReetuAndMike 0]

Hey Naijaboy.

Don't feel depressed. Its ok... Just gather more evidences. And schedule a new appointment and everything will be fine.

You don't need to worry about it all . Just talk to the family and friends to keep yourself from feeling low.

Also if possible get a notarized letter from your parents/friends stating that you guys are engaged and want to get married in US.

That will help as well.

Prayers and Regards,

[naijaboy 16]

Hi, I wanna know how long you have been together? I had a suggestion to you. I made a collage where all of our pics we put it together with corresponding dates he visited me with those tickets and hotel receipt. Our first chat and some couple of money he send to me in the collage. I named it with our Name and put our Love Story. The one who interviewed me like it and things work well. It is approved and i am already with him now and married. Just dont lost hope and prayer works. Good luck.

I have known her since 1999 I lived in Nigeria for a year when I was 15-16 years old and I lived in her home.. We are family friends.. My mom has known her parents since 1986... I got back in contact with her last year around April 2010 and we kicked things off from there

[bigdog 376]

Hang in there be positive.

[naijaboy 16]

Thanks for all the support and recommendations guys! i did like u guys said and dug through my digital cam and found like over 20 more pics to use!!! I also will create a album telling a story as suggested instead of giving them a stack of pics.. Also i will have my whole family write notarized letters as suggested.. My question is should i attach a copy of each of my family members ID/drivers license as proof its them writing the letters?? I just wish i didn't send that FedEx package on Monday.. I wish i would have waited.. It cost me $150.00 i guess i will be spending another $150 but its more than worth it

[Barbara J 115]

Thanks for all the support and recommendations guys! i did like u guys said and dug through my digital cam and found like over 20 more pics to use!!! I also will create a album telling a story as suggested instead of giving them a stack of pics.. Also i will have my whole family write notarized letters as suggested.. My question is should i attach a copy of each of my family members ID/drivers license as proof its them writing the letters?? I just wish i didn't send that FedEx package on Monday.. I wish i would have waited.. It cost me $150.00 i guess i will be spending another $150 but its more than worth it

Just get about 4 affidavits from family of how you met and your impending marriage no need for the whole romance bit and get them to sign and date it. No need for proof of ID. I had to get 2 affidavits from friends for our K1 . I was also fortunate that I got a letter form the manager from the apartments my now husband was living in and that was on a business letter head .

[Maleman 5]

This is very rare that you would undergo so much scrutiny. On the other hand, we cannot see the CO’s perspective. Nonetheless, do not give up! I’ve never heard or read of them rescheduling an appointment unless they are looking for additionally evidence. In summary, if you were not denied then by all means keep your head up. Gather any and all additional evidence for your next appointment. Gather certified letters from your mentors such as church leaders indicating wedding plans and such. Give thought to every detail you can regarding past visits and future plans. More than likely you will prevail during your next interview.

[mo&sain 0]

I understand you're feelings...but don't dwell on the sadness. the good thing is you KNOW EXACTLY what they want to see now. Just gather up more evidence so they have no reason when she goes back for the second interview. I will be praying all goes well for the two of you. Best wishes

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

This is very rare that you would undergo so much scrutiny. On the other hand, we cannot see the CO’s perspective. Nonetheless, do not give up! I’ve never heard or read of them rescheduling an appointment unless they are looking for additionally evidence. In summary, if you were not denied then by all means keep your head up. Gather any and all additional evidence for your next appointment. Gather certified letters from your mentors such as church leaders indicating wedding plans and such. Give thought to every detail you can regarding past visits and future plans. More than likely you will prevail during your next interview.

Nigeria is the hell of consulates. Unlike other contries where visas are handed out like candy Nigeria will deny people on flimsy excuses with packages loaded with evidence of a bonafide relationship. They are truely on their own unrestrained power trip at the expense of legitamate couples.

[Boiler 45,516]

Why do you think that is?

[LoveNigarmostyle 164]

Never ever give up. My fiancée’s first K-1 application was denied and returned to the USCIS on Sept 2010. I started all over again on March 2011 and this time she is approved. Actually you are not denied, even if you are denied, I can tell you there are a lot of other options and ways you can get her next to you. The embassy officer should never decide on your life. Fight until you get what you want. It took me 16 months to get the visa. I advise you to get up, organize yourself and respond to the embassy’s request.

Good Luck

I agree with Love Eth Good luck!

[VadnVince 24]

Nigeria? She may want to take a little "cash" with her next time, just in case. I have a close friend from Nigeria who says he's got to be ready with some payola even at the airport, whenever he goes home. He states how corrupt folks can be in Nigeria. Sounds like this guy was just fishing for his "taste" and she didn't deliver.