CAN YOU BE DENIED AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING??

[Mel & Ahmed 5]

I am curious to know if you can be denied after AP and what would the reasons be..is there anyone on here who has benn denied after AP and if so why?

[Inky 1,110]

Yes you can be denied during or after AP is completed.

[Mel & Ahmed 5]

for what reasons?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Yes you can- otherwise there would be no point in AP. If the AP is for security reasons (name check) it is less likely to be denied, unless you really did do something. But if the AP is for something else (bonafide etc) then you may be denied if they determine you married for immigration benefit.

[Mel & Ahmed 5]

since they didnt ask to see our stacks of evidence of our relationship ( and i do mean was a full suitcase full!) and didnt ask alot of questions in regards to our relationship then i think this is not the case that they are checking or doubting we are a fraud..im sure they can see we are not. and neither he or I have ever been in trouble with the law from anywhere..so, i dont see how we could be denied. we have been together for 2 years and married for 1. We talk and see each other everyday. what is your opinion?

[NY_BX 397]

since they didnt ask to see our stacks of evidence of our relationship ( and i do mean was a full suitcase full!) and didnt ask alot of questions in regards to our relationship then i think this is not the case that they are checking or doubting we are a fraud..im sure they can see we are not. and neither he or I have ever been in trouble with the law from anywhere..so, i dont see how we could be denied. we have been together for 2 years and married for 1. We talk and see each other everyday. what is your opinion?

Those are not necessarily the factors that trigger an AP. That doesn't prove you have a legitimate relationship. Boiler asked you before: did you marry in the first trip? how many trips you've done? is there an age difference, if so, how big?

The reason behind this is because they try to determine if you are the "stereotype" of marriage fraud. In other words, if you raise the red flags of the most common denominators of fraudulent marriages. Talking everyday and being married 1 year isn't enough. I made 3 trips to Egypt in 1 year and was present at my fiance's interview, for example.

Another factor is if you are able to sponsor him. If you aren't if you found a suitable co-sponsor.

So, this is not about just having a clean criminal record. There again, do not worry too much. AP is pretty much standard for MENA males. We, petitioners must be proactive and prepare enough to try not to get it. However, there's only too much you can do.

Good luck

Yes you can- otherwise there would be no point in AP. If the AP is for security reasons (name check) it is less likely to be denied, unless you really did do something. But if the AP is for something else (bonafide etc) then you may be denied if they determine you married for immigration benefit.

This is great information. Could AP trigger a second interview?

[Mel & Ahmed 5]

here is my answer

been together 2 years

1 yr married

1st trip married ( we couldnt marry here) we wanted to marry in dubai it is where he is. was there 2 1/2 weeks

2nd trip honeymoon/visit 1 week

i am 4 yr older.

as far as me sponsoring him i make 225% above poverty. required is 125%

they said petitioner didnt have to come to interview.

also, when boiler said maybe visit more here is why:

i have a career, and i have a daughter and vacation time is hard to get and each trip is like 5-6k so, a person can only do so much when we both are paying for it..he also has a job and we are saving money for our future where ever we will live. we have an apt in egypt now, so if this wont happen ( god forbid) we have back up plans in place. Either we move to Egypt or i get a job in my field in Dubai. The ONLY reason we plan him to come here is my daughter is in school here and school is free. American schools are not free there. After than our plan is to move and be with our family in Egypt. Like i say: US is a destination for our family..we will settle in Egypt. InshaAllah.

so, what do you think?

yeah and thats also a good question after AP can it be possible they ask him for 2nd interview?

[belinda63 3,038]

They normally do not do AP, background check version, until they believe the relationship is real. It would be a waste of money otherwise. If you are referring to AP to verify the relationship, information on the application, possible issues from past visa application, etc, this is totally different.

AP can take any amount of time they wish and no one can speed up the process. It is likely they may conduct a second interview if they have questions about something that may have shown up during the background checks such as were you in such and such a country during this time period. If the process takes more than one year (god forbid) from the time of the original interview they are required to conduct a second interview as the application for the visa is expired.

If you are in background check AP and have never been associated with terrorist, do not have outstanding warrants in any country, nor been arrested/convicted of something serious, then most likely you will obtain your visa.

[NY_BX 397]

here is my answer

been together 2 years

1 yr married

1st trip married ( we couldnt marry here) we wanted to marry in dubai it is where he is. was there 2 1/2 weeks

2nd trip honeymoon/visit 1 week

i am 4 yr older.

as far as me sponsoring him i make 225% above poverty. required is 125%

they said petitioner didnt have to come to interview.

also, when boiler said maybe visit more here is why:

i have a career, and i have a daughter and vacation time is hard to get and each trip is like 5-6k so, a person can only do so much when we both are paying for it..he also has a job and we are saving money for our future where ever we will live. we have an apt in egypt now, so if this wont happen ( god forbid) we have back up plans in place. Either we move to Egypt or i get a job in my field in Dubai. The ONLY reason we plan him to come here is my daughter is in school here and school is free. American schools are not free there. After than our plan is to move and be with our family in Egypt. Like i say: US is a destination for our family..we will settle in Egypt. InshaAllah.

so, what do you think?

yeah and thats also a good question after AP can it be possible they ask him for 2nd interview?

The marriage in 1st visit is usually a red flag, especially if you left only to come back and stayed for 1 week. For the most part, it screams fraud (at least in their ears). It'll be easier to overcome if you several trips or at least one trip staying a long time. Were you muslim before you met him or did you convert for him? That's also a red flag. Were you married before? How many children you have? CO's usually go by the standards of living in the beneficiary's home country. For example, is it "ok" to marry someone with children born out of wedlock? or, is it accepted for a young man to marry a woman past child bearing age? or, is it "ok" to marry outside their race or religion? I'm not saying that's your case at all. What I'm saying is basically, they take a look at all the possibilities of something fraudulent. I think you have nothing to worry about. Sounds like these are just name checks for your spouse.

Also, let it be noted, during AP there have been extraordinary cases where they find out the beneficiary had a wife and children in their home country. This is very seldom, but not unheard of.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Could AP trigger a second interview?

Yes, especially if bonafide related. In some cases I have seen on here, the CO demands the petitioner come to the second interview also.

[Mel & Ahmed 5]

so, just wait and see. No one really knows what is going on during this time. alot of opinions, ideas and stuff but i feel we are going to be ok..Allah knows what we are doing and we are honest and have followed their rules. so, we will see what is next. Pray for the best. All anyone can do and have faith.

Thank you for all the insight. Best of luck for all of you too

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I am curious to know if you can be denied after AP and what would the reasons be..is there anyone on here who has benn denied after AP and if so why?

Yes of course you can and yes,of course it has happened. The reasons are as varied as the cases. If you could not be denied there would be no purpose for AP.

[Darnell 8,478]

for what reasons?

I think the primary reason is for putting forth a casefile that smacks of a sham marriage.

A lot of this stuff is covered already in the MENA forum - I know you just joined recently,

but

Can you find the MENA forum, read the last 300 topics there, in the next 5 days?

Lots of good info there, you really should read all.

[habibi83 12]

I am curious to know if you can be denied after AP and what would the reasons be..is there anyone on here who has benn denied after AP and if so why?

I briefly read about your situation; and I think you should just relax and be patient with the AP process. Just so you know, AP is a norm for Middle Eastern males(especially young males) and now even some females get it. The extent or lenght of the AP various based on individual situation. During the AP that's where the immigaration examins your husband's situation in a great detail all the background criminal checks are done, name checks, in some cases (if they have suspecies of other islamic marriages out side of ur legal marriage they might pay a home visit and interview friends, family...-but this is rare only if they suspect something is not correct) So based on that, yes, after AP you if their is some suspecies the application may be denied. However, once this happens you may re-appeal...(if you did not use a laywer's assistance for the initial process...if you get denied I would recommend getting a lawyer then so he can reappeal on your behalf).

My husband is also Egyptian; He is muslim and I'm Catholic (with no intent to convert:)); We met in 2009 (i was in Egypt on vaca with my cousin for one week); after that we communicated on skype on and off for a while; then the conversations started to be more frequent not only skype but daily calls so then on my 2nd visit in Sept. 2010 we decided to get married in Cairo. In Nov 2010, I filed the I130...to make the long story short he arrived to IL Feb 2012. So the process is lengthly...you can check my profile I posted his interview on there.

My husband did not get an AP (or maybe but only for 5days???) Our situation is little different this is a first marriage for both of us(ONLY God willing) we both do not have any children and we are almost the same age (my husband is 6months younger-but looks older LOL!)

I believe that marriage where woman is older than the man are very comment in these situations. As long as you are able to still have children it should not be a red flag...I really believe your religious beliefs are not that highly important (assuming he is a Muslim and he is marring you according to what who his religion allows him to marry properly..Muslim men are allowe to marry women who are Christian/Catholic, Jews and other Muslim) and the fact that you have children is also not uncomment in these situations...

I've seen on here so many older women, with children from previous marriages or whatever the case may be married to younger men and they get approved after an AP(just read togetherforever13 posts-she got them to speed up the AP process after contacting her state congressmen).

Good Luck:)

[Mel & Ahmed 5]

thank you dear...makes me feel better. this is our 1st marriage too..i never was married b4 .