CR-1 Visa denial

[fotoyso 1]

My wife's RC1 visa was denied at US.Embassy Nairobi Kenya in Nov 7, 2011 and she was told that the case will be returned back to US because they think our marriage is not genuine . I have contacted both congress/senator but no success. while I am still waiting for a letter from USCIS, I am trying to find a good immigration lawyer but I am getting deferent advise from some lawyers. One lawyer told me that my option is to file IR1 from start and and they are going to deny me and I have zero chance for getting approval for CR1. Right now my decision is uncertain, need some more advice.

Edited January 23, 2012 by fotoyso

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

**** Moving from K1 fiancee visa to CR-1 spousal visa forum and fixed topic title *****

Withdrawing and re-filing is probably your best option, but first you need to fix the reason for denial- go over the interview experience in detail. Only visited once? Go visit again before re-filing, and a couple more times during the process. She couldn't answer questions about you at interview? Talk more, esp about eachother's background etc.

[Darnell 8,479]

Welcome to VJ ! There's lots of 'same stories' here , as yours. Tis a good thing to use the search engine, find them, read a bit about 'whats next'.

[Ben and Jill 37]

My wife's RC1 visa was denied at US.Embassy Nairobi Kenya in Nov 7, 2011 and she was told that the case will be returned back to US because they think our marriage is not genuine . I have contacted both congress/senator but no success. while I am still waiting for a letter from USCIS, I am trying to find a good immigration lawyer but I am getting deferent advise from some lawyers. One lawyer told me that my option is to file IR1 from start and and they are going to deny me and I have zero chance for getting approval for CR1. Right now my decision is uncertain, need some more advice.

Read the reviews on the Nairobi Embassy, and read the Nairobi Embassy Thread as well. What are your possible red flags and what questions did they ask your wife? Were you fully prepared for the interview? The Nairobi Consulate is very tough, but they are fair when they believe everything to be just right. Something must have raised an issue with them. Being prepared and confident is key...they are NOT EASY. I hope everything works out for you. Please read over everything - it will help. This website is packed full of excellent advice. Good luck with everything and I wish you well.

[fotoyso 1]

Thanks for your advise on this, yes i have only visited once but ill visit more. As far as the interview, she was well prepared for several months but wasn't lucky despite the evidence phone call records using pingo, rebtel and and some other VOIP. Also wedding pic, Videos and money wiring receipt.

**** Moving from K1 fiancee visa to CR-1 spousal visa forum and fixed topic title *****

Withdrawing and re-filing is probably your best option, but first you need to fix the reason for denial- go over the interview experience in detail. Only visited once? Go visit again before re-filing, and a couple more times during the process. She couldn't answer questions about you at interview? Talk more, esp about eachother's background etc.

[fotoyso 1]

Thanks for your advise. The Embassy did not tell my wife specific reason for the denial except on their note an email to my respond after i asked them for detail. They said they didn't find bona-fide relationship during the interview and the prove is always on the applicant. Despite the long time interview preparation and prove of evidence she has. As of right now, i am letting my lawyer handling my wife's case and I am hopping everything will work well.

Thanks to everyone on here i have been getting enormous amounts of advise .

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Read the reviews on the Nairobi Embassy, and read the Nairobi Embassy Thread as well. What are your possible red flags and what questions did they ask your wife? Were you fully prepared for the interview? The Nairobi Consulate is very tough, but they are fair when they believe everything to be just right. Something must have raised an issue with them. Being prepared and confident is key...they are NOT EASY. I hope everything works out for you. Please read over everything - it will help. This website is packed full of excellent advice. Good luck with everything and I wish you well.

[Ben and Jill 37]

Thanks for your advise on this, yes i have only visited once but ill visit more. As far as the interview, she was well prepared for several months but wasn't lucky despite the evidence phone call records using pingo, rebtel and and some other VOIP. Also wedding pic, Videos and money wiring receipt.

Yes, only visiting once and then marrying on that first initial visit can be a big red flag for Nairobi. It was probably that and perhaps something else...maybe your wife was nervous or perhaps she didn't answer a question good enough for the CO. Our CO was VERY, VERY snotty and cranky that day, WOW... I'm sorry about what you're going through. I hope between your lawyer and the research you do on your own will pull you through. Stay blessed. Definitely visit more...it also would help if you went with her to the next interview.

[mike1111 2]

My wife's RC1 visa was denied at US.Embassy Nairobi Kenya in Nov 7, 2011 and she was told that the case will be returned back to US because they think our marriage is not genuine . I have contacted both congress/senator but no success. while I am still waiting for a letter from USCIS, I am trying to find a good immigration lawyer but I am getting deferent advise from some lawyers. One lawyer told me that my option is to file IR1 from start and and they are going to deny me and I have zero chance for getting approval for CR1. Right now my decision is uncertain, need some more advice.

[jaycali 415]

Thanks for your advise on this, yes i have only visited once but ill visit more. As far as the interview, she was well prepared for several months but wasn't lucky despite the evidence phone call records using pingo, rebtel and and some other VOIP. Also wedding pic, Videos and money wiring receipt.

Just to make sure here. Who weird money to who? If the foreigner wired money to the US citizen, it will usually damage the case a lot more than it helps. It makes it look like a business transaction rather than a marriage.