has anyone had two strikes and have to go for a third time?

[MaddyLynn 0]

My husband and I have been through two interviews, first as my fiance and then as my husband and both times visa was denied because they keep saying our relationship is for immigration purposes. I want to try for a third time but I don't know how to start again or even if I can file a third time. Does anyone have any info about this situation? has anyone been or knows somebody that has gone through tis and can tell us what to do?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

A lot will depend on your specific situation:

- what country is the beneficiary from?

- Any red flags (prior marriage leading to US citizenship, recent divorce etc)?

- Any indication why they think the marriage is fraud? Ie few visits to see eachother, unable to answer questions about eachother at interview, did they do a field investigation and family didn't know about your relationship etc?

We have had a few VJers who were successful the third time, one just posted recently from Nigeria I think, but you need to address the issues which led to the denials before trying again.

[Darnell 8,478]

there were two couples in china, where the 3rd time actually worked.

it was rather rare, on the path, though - unsure if it will work for you.

1. k-1 interview, fail

2. k-3 interview, fail

3. I-130 in play still at NVC, so NVC intake on Immigrant Visa, CR-1. Passed at interview.

Them's the cliff notes. If you want, have the USCitizen contact NVC, inquire if the I-130 is still there at NVC. If it is, there is some chance that you can go forward with an IV. But - you have ONE SHOT at this; is best to load all yer relationship evidence from day 0 to yesterday, in with the DS-230 packet.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

With each denial you have more to overcome to convince the CO that 2 other people got it wrong. What country are you dealing with ? The more we know the more we can predict what may happen.