IN AMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR 7 MONTHS NOW! K1 VISA, SHOULD WE WAIT OR GET MARRIED AND REAPPLY? PLEASE HELP!

[GnBnL 50]

HEY,

I am US citizen who applied for my Fiance Visa (K1) from Atlanta (vermont center) in summer of 2010, it Sring of 2011 she did her medical, police report and all that. June 16 2011 she had her interview at US Embassy in London,UK. We had a realationship for 10 years and showed all the proof, its a long story, we both are from Pakistan and Muslim. Our familes didn't agree for years but we both waited and waited. I came to London like 8-10 times in 10 years. Now my question is that after she had her interview on June 16,2011., we have been put on "Administrative Process", I have emailed the embassy and called them as well, but get the same answer., Its under Administratvie Process, I have called the Dept.of Visa in USA and I get the same answer. Last month I involved my local Senator, and he emailed them once in Dec.2011 and pretty much he got the same answer. What should we do? Do you think we should get married and apply again? I did have a pretty good lawyer, she really can't do anything as well, I had a metting with her last month, she told me "no one can touch embassies", they are by themselves. She also mentioned that if we change our status to Married there is no Gurantee that we may not get Adminstrative Process again. I just want some ideas, if someone had a same situation or knows someone had a same situation. I hope you all best of luck, I have been praying hard! Its really hard for both of us now, we have stopped our lives. It totally sux! Please help.

Hey sorry for your troubles with this! I hope its all wrapped up soon and I know it must be so hard! it will be that much better when you can finally be together! Hang in there...

[NY_BX 397]

HEY,

I am US citizen who applied for my Fiance Visa (K1) from Atlanta (vermont center) in summer of 2010, it Sring of 2011 she did her medical, police report and all that. June 16 2011 she had her interview at US Embassy in London,UK. We had a realationship for 10 years and showed all the proof, its a long story, we both are from Pakistan and Muslim. Our familes didn't agree for years but we both waited and waited. I came to London like 8-10 times in 10 years. Now my question is that after she had her interview on June 16,2011., we have been put on "Administrative Process", I have emailed the embassy and called them as well, but get the same answer., Its under Administratvie Process, I have called the Dept.of Visa in USA and I get the same answer. Last month I involved my local Senator, and he emailed them once in Dec.2011 and pretty much he got the same answer. What should we do? Do you think we should get married and apply again? I did have a pretty good lawyer, she really can't do anything as well, I had a metting with her last month, she told me "no one can touch embassies", they are by themselves. She also mentioned that if we change our status to Married there is no Gurantee that we may not get Adminstrative Process again. I just want some ideas, if someone had a same situation or knows someone had a same situation. I hope you all best of luck, I have been praying hard! Its really hard for both of us now, we have stopped our lives. It totally sux! Please help.

OMG! I am so sorry you're going thru this. I hate to say this, but I'm seriously starting to believe that, the longer you know the person- the worse. Did you present evidence of relationship dating back 10 years and revealed your parents discontent? Sometimes, less is more and unless your parents have to sign a legal document allowing any of you to marry, why disclose that? Maybe I'm totally wrong; maybe they asked and is always better to tell the truth. Maybe you could detail your experience and help others overcome this situation. There again, sometimes is just inevitable.

I am outraged that this is happening. I really hope this is over soon.

[Samantha78 117]

its very hard and heartbreaking.. every day we try to make a normal life.. he reads to the baby on cam.. i cook dinner with him sitting drinking tea.. he helps the older girls with their homework just trying to make a normal life out of one that shouldnt be like this...i pray every day we hear its over.. and yeah the other post is right its due to being from pakistan and muslim... just pray daily and keep your faith in your love.. it will end!!! INSHALLAH

This is so heartbreaking, I pray you guys have an end to this nightmare quickly

[sergnavi 3]

Hey sorry for your troubles with this! I hope its all wrapped up soon and I know it must be so hard! it will be that much better when you can finally be together! Hang in there...

HEY, THANKS FOR THE REPLY! I wish you best of luck as well. May God solve everyones problem!

[sergnavi 3]

OMG! I am so sorry you're going thru this. I hate to say this, but I'm seriously starting to believe that, the longer you know the person- the worse. Did you present evidence of relationship dating back 10 years and revealed your parents discontent? Sometimes, less is more and unless your parents have to sign a legal document allowing any of you to marry, why disclose that? Maybe I'm totally wrong; maybe they asked and is always better to tell the truth. Maybe you could detail your experience and help others overcome this situation. There again, sometimes is just inevitable.

I am outraged that this is happening. I really hope this is over soon.

Hey.. Thanks for reply. We did show proof of everything from past 10 years, it has crossed my mind that we gave too much info. But we didn't want to lie. I didn't send no parents consent form, I think that wouldn't be needed. I did go thru a good lawyer. If I had to go back in time, I wouldn't have given so much info. I also didn't go to interview with her, so if i can go back in time, I would have gone to interview with her too. But things happen fo a reason. I just hope that this AP gets over. I mean we are living in technology age, it should have been done quicker. I wonder whats taking soo soo long for them to say yes. We both dont have any criminal history or anything. There are 2 factors, 1 of them is that we both are Muslim, and the 2nd is that we are both orginally from Pakistan. Those 2 reasons are why we are in this.. I am pretty sure about that. But o well... we haven't lied or anything.. so things willl work out. Take care!! Hope things work out for u as well!!

[sergnavi 3]

that can happen but if you look at the statistics its rare or its a common name like Muhammad that is causing the delay or its a family based visa that is waiting on a priority date to be current. the average time is between 5-8 months sometimes a little longer... dont read horror stories about AP you have to remb there are always things behind those long AP's that we may not ever know or is not shared with us.

we were told we were in normal processing so we are hoping to hear something within the next month or two. Hang in there!

Hi Salams.. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the replies.. I hope with the Mercy of Almighty Allah that you get the visa. Hope everything works out for you both.

[NY_BX 397]

Hey.. Thanks for reply. We did show proof of everything from past 10 years, it has crossed my mind that we gave too much info. But we didn't want to lie. I didn't send no parents consent form, I think that wouldn't be needed. I did go thru a good lawyer. If I had to go back in time, I wouldn't have given so much info. I also didn't go to interview with her, so if i can go back in time, I would have gone to interview with her too. But things happen fo a reason. I just hope that this AP gets over. I mean we are living in technology age, it should have been done quicker. I wonder whats taking soo soo long for them to say yes. We both dont have any criminal history or anything. There are 2 factors, 1 of them is that we both are Muslim, and the 2nd is that we are both orginally from Pakistan. Those 2 reasons are why we are in this.. I am pretty sure about that. But o well... we haven't lied or anything.. so things willl work out. Take care!! Hope things work out for u as well!!

I'd hate to tell you but at times, they buy time until it expires and send the case back to USA. I read an article somwhere about that, where a Consul sort of confesses doing that when he has doubts about the validity of the relationship. To me, that's just outrageous!

Yes, I believe less is more and, yes, it would've helped if you would've been at the interview. I also read somewhere (God, sorry for not providing a bibliography!) that if you know each other for too long and you come from the same "place" it raises a big red flag. Consuls immediately think that, since you were childhood friends, you are doing each other an "immigration favor." The logic behind that is simple: it is easier to ask an old friend for help. So, it is recommended not to go back more than 5 years, especially if you're very young.

Keep on calling the embassy every 2 days until they solve this. Stay on top of it. This is just incredible!

[Phanandus 0]

Hi Salams.. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the replies.. I hope with the Mercy of Almighty Allah that you get the visa. Hope everything works out for you both.

I hope you not loose faith in the LORD..Unfortunately people dont realize how not knowing or even having a clue is really what demoralizes those involved the most..My fiance petition is currently in the Vermont office since October 2010..and since that time I have been telling those concerned including my fiance it will be "soon or in 45-60 days"..It's now been nearly 16 months and letters and emails have been written to the offices of the President of the United States..U.S.Senators and State Senators..I sorry that I dont have any advice or information to help you with your situation except to say know that you are not alone and that sometimes we have to accept the process all the while knowing that GOD is still in control..Peace to you and bless GOD..