Getting NOA2 approved, How many percent there is to fail an interview?

[NicholasNissel 2]

It's been on my mind and I just want to ask everyone who knows the answer to this question.

Some people say it is very rare to fail the interview (have a good and real intention) if you have passed the NOA.2.

Is there percentage of how many gets approved or failed during the interview (having their NOA2 passed of-course) ?

Please enlighten me:( this is driving me crazy I'm so nervous I won't be with the love of my life soon.

Thanks in Advance guys

[slowlyman 118]

Outright denials are very rare, but getting a 221 can happen. In that case you simply do what needs to be done to satisfy the 221. At worst you are delayed slightly

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion; question is applicable to more than just one visa process.

**Organizer hat off**

Having an approved petition is not an indicator of the interview result, there is even a disclaimer about that on the decision notice. Denials at the interview are not rare; in fact, they are very common in places such as Lagos and Casablanca.

[slowlyman 118]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion; question is applicable to more than just one visa process.

**Organizer hat off**

Having an approved petition is not an indicator of the interview result, there is even a disclaimer about that on the decision notice. Denials at the interview are not rare; in fact, they are very common in places such as Lagos and Casablanca.

Really? that fact does not come through in the time lines. What are the percentages of denial in Phils, the OP's country?

[Pitaya 2,577]

Agree with Ryan H.

As Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over, 'til it's over."

[Pitaya 2,577]

Really? that fact does not come through in the time lines. What are the percentages of denial in Phils, the OP's country?

Good question, though I am not sure how you would get that info from USCIS. I would be great if you could research that.

You could take a look at the VJ stats for a rough indicator of visa approvals at a particular county:

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php?cfl=

A couple of caveats:

1. VJ stats are not an indicator of ALL of the particular visas processed by USCIS for a particular county,
2. VJ stats only are only as good as the number of folks that properly fill-in their timelines.

YMMV.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Bugs 455]

The Embassy can NOT refuse the visa just because they feel like it. They must enter into the system a hard refusal reason (there are also quasi-refusals, but these can not 'close' the case, 'pending a fraud investigation' can be a quasi-refusal but it must be changed in order to close the case, once the fraud investigation has been completed.) Most visa refusals occur because the beneficiary fails to submit the requested documents, repeatedly. This would include failing to submit a proper CENOMAR due to the fact that the beneficiary is actually married in the eyes of the law.

A 221(g) is always a request for proper documents (or additional investigation, such as a fraud investigation), and can almost always be overcome by supplying such documents (or, in the case of an investigation, the positive disposition of the investigation), if they exist.

For details, see below:

http://www.state.gov...ation/86932.pdf

http://www.state.gov...tion/113531.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87507.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87508.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87391.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87393.pdf

[slowlyman 118]

I don;t think we are helping the OP much.

The best you can do is make sure you have all the bases covered going into the interview. Don;t worry about things you can't control or things that haven't happened yet.

If you have a legitimate relationship, no outstanding issues, and you complete the paperwork properly, it should be smooth sailing. Visa's are approved everyday in Phils.

[Hank_ 9,174]

It's been on my mind and I just want to ask everyone who knows the answer to this question.

Some people say it is very rare to fail the interview (have a good and real intention) if you have passed the NOA.2.

Is there percentage of how many gets approved or failed during the interview (having their NOA2 passed of-course) ?

Please enlighten me:( this is driving me crazy I'm so nervous I won't be with the love of my life soon.

Thanks in Advance guys

The embassy in Manila is not all that difficult, as long as you are in a real and true relationship and there is no fraud on either's part, all will be fine. The biggest issue in the Philippines is fraud, so like said, if your relationship is real and at the interview you show evidence of true and ongoing relationship between you and your fiancé all is fine.

There are no percentages...

Edited July 20, 2013 by Hank_

[NicholasNissel 2]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion; question is applicable to more than just one visa process.

**Organizer hat off**

Having an approved petition is not an indicator of the interview result, there is even a disclaimer about that on the decision notice. Denials at the interview are not rare; in fact, they are very common in places such as Lagos and Casablanca.

Really?Does that mean before the interview th adjudicator already knows if you are gonna be granted a visa or not?

[NicholasNissel 2]

The Embassy can NOT refuse the visa just because they feel like it. They must enter into the system a hard refusal reason (there are also quasi-refusals, but these can not 'close' the case, 'pending a fraud investigation' can be a quasi-refusal but it must be changed in order to close the case, once the fraud investigation has been completed.) Most visa refusals occur because the beneficiary fails to submit the requested documents, repeatedly. This would include failing to submit a proper CENOMAR due to the fact that the beneficiary is actually married in the eyes of the law.

A 221(g) is always a request for proper documents (or additional investigation, such as a fraud investigation), and can almost always be overcome by supplying such documents (or, in the case of an investigation, the positive disposition of the investigation), if they exist.

For details, see below:

http://www.state.gov...ation/86932.pdf

http://www.state.gov...tion/113531.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87507.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87508.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87391.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/87393.pdf

I see it feels good to know that.We are both never married before so I know I wont have problems with the CENOMAR record.Thank you so much I feel alot better.

[NicholasNissel 2]

I don;t think we are helping the OP much.

The best you can do is make sure you have all the bases covered going into the interview. Don;t worry about things you can't control or things that haven't happened yet.

If you have a legitimate relationship, no outstanding issues, and you complete the paperwork properly, it should be smooth sailing. Visa's are approved everyday in Phils.

Thanks giving a boost.I'm just worried about one more thing cause we also didnt have much pics submitted was just like 3-4 pics of us together at the same day and place.And we didn't submit the parent's notarized and signed consent letter.I just knew about it here on VJ after it was sent to USCIS that below 25 beneficiaries should submit that letter.I am 21 so I suppose I should submit it.and I also do not know when to submit it.Feeling lost:(

[NickD 203]

What does statistics have to do with this? My only concern was to bring my wife and her daughter here and that no laws were broken, like overstaying a visa for one.

Then presenting a package to the USCIS that everything was 100% complete and accurate with all foreign documents translated. Later was a problem, birth certificates and a previous marriage my wife had typos in them. Had to pay their courts to correct those, even though it was their errors;

You don't worry or get concerned about others that were denied. You just do everything right. Even had to hire a top US immigration attorney to guide me, because some of those form questions twisted my brain. Ha, he even made the comment, if the USCIS knew how to ask a question, he wouldn't have a job.

[J & L 10]

I don't think anyone can give a percentage of how many got denied since not everyone that ever applied for a K1 visa posted on here, and some people join but then forget to log in again and update their details on their profile.
Anyway, make sure you're going to bring with you all the documents required and the evidence needed at the interview and if you happen to have any specific questions -regarding how to file documents and whatnot- I'm sure there's gonna be someone on here who will be able to help.

Good luck!

[Ryan H 3,834]

Really?Does that mean before the interview th adjudicator already knows if you are gonna be granted a visa or not?

A USCIS adjudicator will not know the outcome of a visa decision either way because they have nothing to to do with the actual granting of a visa (that's the State Department's purview). An adjudicator's task is to see if the requirements for approving a petition have been met, if the requirements have been met or exceeded, the petition is approved. If the requirements are not met, an RFE will be issued or the petition will be denied. Whether or not a petition is approved by USCIS has nothing to do with the ultimate outcome of a visa interview; approval of a petition only allows the beneficiary to actually apply for a visa and be given the opportunity to interview.