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My fiance received a refusal notice under section 221 g. They are requesting my presence at the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Is this normal? I thought i was not required to attend! What are the chances of him receiving the visa after my attendance? Anyone know about this?

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*** Unanswered duplicate thread removed. ***

Had you read the reviews of the embassy, you'd have known that your presence was crucial.

Read the reviews, paying attention to the WORST stories, and prepare yourselves (both of you) for a possible Stokes interview.

Edited to add: Read this thread -- it applies to K-1 equally:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/207292-embassy-wants-petitioner-at-next-cr-1-interview-any-advice/

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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jalvarez320   8

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My fiance received a refusal notice under section 221 g. They are requesting my presence at the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Is this normal? I thought i was not required to attend! What are the chances of him receiving the visa after my attendance? Anyone know about this?

You should have asked someone here that knows about filing immigration papers, it is Mandatory to attend the interview in the Dominican Republic. When I filed mine the first thing I was told that I was suppose to attend the interview and if there are any children involved they do also. I'm sure they will drill you and ask why did you not attend, etc. Good luck

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I re-emphasize that you should prepare for a Stokes interview.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I re-emphasize that you should prepare for a Stokes interview.

When I read the first post that was my exact thought to. OP good luck and do a google search on stokes interview.

TBone, did you have a stokes interview when you were going through the k1 process?

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GodsGift225   54

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My fiance received a refusal notice under section 221 g. They are requesting my presence at the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Is this normal? I thought i was not required to attend! What are the chances of him receiving the visa after my attendance? Anyone know about this?

Your chances of getting a visa, are based on different types of options, one of them being you (the petitoner) your appearance the day of the interview. DR is one of the many embassy who required the petitioner to be present at the interview. Unless there is some kind of family emergency or other hardship where you can NOT attend and send your fiance with proof showing the reason (s) your couldn't appear, otherwise you MUST attend.

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lparedes   2

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Thank you for the responses. I have an attorney on the case and told me that me being at the interview was not mandatory, as it stated in the packet. Well i will be in the Dominican Republic in July for my interview. I have all documents that were stated above except letters from family and friends. I will work on those immediately.

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TBone, did you have a stokes interview when you were going through the k1 process?

See the line in my signature for 06-30-2008. We were most certainly not the only ones, either.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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My fiance received a refusal notice under section 221 g. They are requesting my presence at the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Is this normal? I thought i was not required to attend! What are the chances of him receiving the visa after my attendance? Anyone know about this?

It's a must that you are there. Read the link below in my signature to help you prepare for your interview. "What to Do After receiving your NOA2".

K1 Visa Process -> 12/09-06/10 Married -> 09/10/10 AOS Process -> 09/10-12/10 Removal of Conditions-> 09/12-07/13

U.S. Naturalization -> 7/8/20

***What To Do After NOA2 (The Dominican Way) Wiki Page:

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/dominican_republic_after_receiving_the_noa2/***

 

 

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Thank you for the responses. I have an attorney on the case and told me that me being at the interview was not mandatory, as it stated in the packet. Well i will be in the Dominican Republic in July for my interview. I have all documents that were stated above except letters from family and friends. I will work on those immediately.

It's a must that you are there. Read the link below in my signature to help you prepare for your interview. "What to Do After receiving your NOA2".

No offense, but your lawyer will tell you whatever you want to hear so that you will pay them! The people on here have gone through this process...they may not earn $$ lawyer fees for the advice they give... But I guarantee that if you listen to your attorney instead if the individuals that are sure if the processes on here, you may end up regretting it down the line.

Before I even found VJ I met a lady that had gone through the k1 process and told me that both MUST attend DR cita. This isn't something that VJ people are "just saying"...your lawyer doesn't know what he's talking about. Every embassy is different. Your lawyer is going off of textbook information. Both individuals "generally" don't need to be present.


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