VISA DENIED...NEW LIGHT

[SWEETEPIPHANY67 9]

Madam I never said that on this thread.

I have no isses with making sacrifices, it's a good personal trait. The sacrifices you made are not in vain but it's a two way street and I only wish that your SO had made his own sacrifices too.

I continue to wish you the best in the rest of the journey.

I do apologize. I have been bouncing back and forth trying to respond to everyone's comments. It was not you who made that comment. I am so sorry. I am sure he will do better. I love him and love bears all things.. We are in this together. We will use this year to grow and bend where we must. Thank you for your responses. May GOD continually bless you and yours.

Edited September 12, 2012 by SWEETEPIPHANY67

[sus 70]

You need to get to the bottom of why they felt you didn't have enough proof - that typically isn't a reason for the denial - as for the ban, there is no getting around that - just be grateful the law changed and it is one year, not three as it was in the past. As for getting married - Yes, you can marry now in JA and file an I-130 - You just have to time it so that his interview on that will be after the date of the 1 year ban - there are other members who did that and their spouse is now in the US.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Ok. But what is wrong with that? She is a citizen. She just moved back home to Ja to care for her sick daughter. But she comes to the states to visit her relatives here and I dont live too far so she came to visit with me. When I am Ja, I visit her.

Because spending too much time with the family/knowing the family/having been previously introduced to the family etc. came be perceived as a marriage arranged (sometimes for cash) by the family for the purpose of bringing their loved one to the States.

[SWEETEPIPHANY67 9]

You need to get to the bottom of why they felt you didn't have enough proof - that typically isn't a reason for the denial - as for the ban, there is no getting around that - just be grateful the law changed and it is one year, not three as it was in the past. As for getting married - Yes, you can marry now in JA and file an I-130 - You just have to time it so that his interview on that will be after the date of the 1 year ban - there are other members who did that and their spouse is now in the US.

Thank you. This is quite helpful. GOD bless you and yours.

We were denied once last year. Hired a lawyer, filed for the same k1 again and we got approved. So, try try again

Thank you for the encouragement. GOD bless you and yours.

Because spending too much time with the family/knowing the family/having been previously introduced to the family etc. came be perceived as a marriage arranged (sometimes for cash) by the family for the purpose of bringing their loved one to the States.

Ok. I see. Thank you for the advice. GOD bless you and keep you.

[lovejamaica 1]

:huh: :huh:

I am so sorry hun, hope there is something you can do? Did he take the Western Union receipts with him as evidence? I have heard that can bring negative attention to your case.

Anyway sending you lots of light, peace & Love...

uh oh i turned in hella western union receits to prove financial support to step kids in jamaica. how can that be negative....????

[QueenE 174]

uh oh i turned in hella western union receits to prove financial support to step kids in jamaica. how can that be negative....????

Cause it can look like a sugar momma/sugar daddy situation. Or if its the foreign fiance that they are paying you to marry you. Doesnt mean you will have that issue but just know it can be made to look that way. In my opinion though if your married I think its good to show you provide for your family.

[lovejamaica 1]

Cause it can look like a sugar momma/sugar daddy situation. Or if its the foreign fiance that they are paying you to marry you. Doesnt mean you will have that issue but just know it can be made to look that way. In my opinion though if your married I think its good to show you provide for your family.

okay well my western union receits showed support to his children not to him. so i hope that will be okay.

[djricky4 67]

can be a negative or turn out to be a positive......be prepared to answer any question that might arise from the western union transactions

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

As far as the denial for the drug part he will have to show a rehab program. This might mean he will need to show drug testing done in interval priods of time.

In egard to the relationship, that denial was probably based on how he answered any questions that were asked of him.

You said that you have traveled down 8 times, I am quite sure the questions were asked what did you'll do durning those visits? Such as activities, where did you'll stay, who paid for the activities, who iniative the visits, what did you'll do with family, how often did your boys come down with you.

They probably asked alot of questions regarding your boys and his interaction with them.

Pictures were the least of their concerns.

There was something you said in an earlier post, why should marrying him now show commitment. If you go back thru with the K1, that will make the CO stand on their intial assessment. What's the diffrence between marrying now, and marrying 90 days after arrival in the US.

Edited September 16, 2012 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[SWEETEPIPHANY67 9]

As far as the denial for the drug part he will have to show a rehab program. This might mean he will need to show drug testing done in interval priods of time.

In egard to the relationship, that denial was probably based on how he answered any questions that were asked of him.

You said that you have traveled down 8 times, I am quite sure the questions were asked what did you'll do durning those visits? Such as activities, where did you'll stay, who paid for the activities, who iniative the visits, what did you'll do with family, how often did your boys come down with you.

They probably asked alot of questions regarding your boys and his interaction with them.

Pictures were the least of their concerns.

There was something you said in an earlier post, why should marrying him now show commitment. If you go back thru with the K1, that will make the CO stand on their intial assessment. What's the diffrence between marrying now, and marrying 90 days after arrival in the US.

We do lots of activities when I am in Jamaica. He pays for those. My boys havent been to Jamaica. But they spend time online with my fiance and they talk often on the phone. They were super excited about him coming. They even text him for male advice. It is sad that certain rules apply to certain people or maybe even depend on the mood of the CO. Because there are many right here on VJ who only visited once and never carried their children. There should be a set guideline.

He said that the CO asked him why we didnt get married in Jamaica. The pix werent all that he had. He had yahoo chats, some from over a year ago and some from the present. He had letters and copies of a napkin that he writes little love notes on each time I am in Jamaica. I think it was really the questions and answers.

[JAPrincess 27]

Aye sah...

so much speculation and miss-information in this thread!

SWEETEPIPHANY67 I am sooooo sorry

Sus is right! You must find out exactly WHY the CO questioned the validity of the relationship.

Even if you marry now and file a CR1 you will need to address these concerns. The Embassy will send your case back to USCIS for revocation based on their belief that your relationship was for immigration purposes only. When they do this they must include SPECIFIC reasons for their denial. You can get this information by filing a Freedom Of Information Act request for the Department of State asking specifically for the consular notes on your returned petition: http://foia.state.gov/foiareq/foialetter.asp

Because you are at the Vermont Service Center you may have an opportunity to respond to a Notice of Intent to revoke and keep the K1 alive to wait out the ban.

As for the marijuana use it kills me... my husband has been permanently banned from our country. If I were charged with the same "crime" in my state I would pay less of a fine than I would pay for talking on my cell phone and driving.

I am here to support you

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

As for the marijuana use it kills me... my husband has been permanently banned from our country. If I were charged with the same "crime" in my state I would pay less of a fine than I would pay for talking on my cell phone and driving.

I am here to support you

Do you mind sharing this with us if you can and perhaps on another thread so as not to derail this one. I for one was not aware that a lifetime ban could occur due to marijuana.

[JAPrincess 27]

Do you mind sharing this with us if you can and perhaps on another thread so as not to derail this one. I for one was not aware that a lifetime ban could occur due to marijuana.

To be clear, it must be a conviction of a drug offense, not simply testing positive or admitting to use, to receive a permanent ban.

You can read my entire timeline in the "About Me" section of my profile.

You can read this thread of mine from last year with a bit more details: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331836-ineligible-for-a-waiver/

Since then I have joined an organization called American Families United seeking change to the immigration laws in the form of waivers for immediate relatives, visas for family to visit and most recently we have had an influx of members suffering from 221g refusals like our friend here SWEETEPIPHANY67.

Edited September 18, 2012 by JAPrincess

[SWEETEPIPHANY67 9]

Aye sah...

so much speculation and miss-information in this thread!

SWEETEPIPHANY67 I am sooooo sorry

Sus is right! You must find out exactly WHY the CO questioned the validity of the relationship.

Even if you marry now and file a CR1 you will need to address these concerns. The Embassy will send your case back to USCIS for revocation based on their belief that your relationship was for immigration purposes only. When they do this they must include SPECIFIC reasons for their denial. You can get this information by filing a Freedom Of Information Act request for the Department of State asking specifically for the consular notes on your returned petition: http://foia.state.gov/foiareq/foialetter.asp

Because you are at the Vermont Service Center you may have an opportunity to respond to a Notice of Intent to revoke and keep the K1 alive to wait out the ban.

As for the marijuana use it kills me... my husband has been permanently banned from our country. If I were charged with the same "crime" in my state I would pay less of a fine than I would pay for talking on my cell phone and driving.

I am here to support you

Dear friend,

I cant thank you enough. You have earned a friend for life. I am here if you need me. GOD bless you and yours always.

[lovejamaica 1]

can be a negative or turn out to be a positive......be prepared to answer any question that might arise from the western union transactions

i can't be prepared to answer questions. the interview is in less than two weeks. i am the petitioner. i am not allowed to even go! I have to wait by the phone. I am sending additional evidence with my children so i hope they will take a look at it.