Denied K-1 - finally got response - says cash and sexual favors demanded in exchange for immigrant petition

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Guys, looking at facebook profiles and public google information is one thing. But going into someone's personal email or skype account and snooping around for dirt on them is beyond the pale. The USCIS is not the NSA, and from what I've read, the NSA does not share the information it gathers with other agencies and departments, as it's all classified. So the USCIS has no business with it as far as the NSA is concerned. They don't like to share it with anyone else in the government I read as well.

That is just the PR fluff they want you to believe to get the public off their backs.

It goes much deeper than that. Dig, do the research.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdPpdu8OGDQ

Documentary by NOVA, PBS. This was several years ago, it has now become larger, deeper with " data keyword harvesting" from

emails, chats etc. etc.

[r060106 109]

No, not every single petition but when there are certain red flags and their assumptions and speculations kick in of course they will

look deeper. More than likely it happens during AP or they drag it out a bit to do some digging.

National security and fraud are highest on the list and yes different agencies request and share whatever data they suspect will proof their point.

Sometimes this is classified to the petitioner, for example the FOIA forms need to be signed by petitioner and beneficiary or they will use the

"privacy issue of beneficiary and tell you only part of the story."

Some things will never be disclosed as it would eventually shine a light on their classified actions and that is why they don't tell you

what exactly goes on during AP. It is classified...to us.... for security reasons, not between the agencies per request.

Alright, whatever. I'd rather not think about those things with a baby on the way and a wife to bring over.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Alright, whatever. I'd rather not think about those things with a baby on the way and a wife to bring over.

That is fine with me, I posted it to show reality. I personally rather know than not know. If you don't put stuff on the net you don't want

to be called on the carpet for then you have nothing to worry about.

Again, not everyone will be monitored but too many will be. Such is life in the fast lane.

People need to get a clue of what is going on and stop believing the fluffed up pillow talk the ordinary evening news media wants us to believe.

Back to topic. Yes, emails, chats and phone calls can be harvested, stored and sorted and easily accessed by the powers that be (without a court order) and don't have to be willingly submitted to be 'used' in adjudication to influence the outcome of a petition.

[Boiler 45,492]

So what did they find..................

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Once communications are started from the US to places outside the US ( like all the emails you make ) it enters a special category that is more open of prying. What so you all think security checks are all about. As soon as you email USCIS, NVC or the embassy you have basically told them how to find you on the internet. Interviews have occurred where people have been denied based on private emails they did share, discussions on public forums and facebook posts that are not public. When half the people on here are asking the US to let them bring in someone they found online and only visited once I am glad they poke behind closed doors a bit.

[Jarun 1]

 

The part I bolded makes no sense at all. You have a right to FOIA, no such thing as " not under that."

You said you did not submit any chats that said what they accused you of. Question : Where there questionable chats or emails

that you exchanged but did not submit ?

Everything can be accessed. Nothing is private that you put out there anymore. They can get their hands on whatever they want

whether you submit it or not.

 

[Jarun 1]

We will try to get the information again through NVC and/or USCIS; we asked for the Consular notes before and this was the reply:

"The USCIS FOIA mailbox relates to the Freedom of Information (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) requests for a copy of immigration records (alien files; or petition or application receipt files).

Your letter and email do not fall under the purview of the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA)."

January 11, 2013 was Visa interview; fiance was given the 221G slip to provide all phone logs, chats, emails for Oct, Nov, Dec and Jan. Before we could even send that documentation, we received email dated Feb 8 (same date as on the memo that started this topic) that said after reviewing further docs etc. would send petition and application for Visa back to NVC. Consulate had already made up their mind to revoke as we did not send the requested docs till February 14 by the courier to the Embassy.

Anyway, we will continue onward and see what we can do; heading to India for another month - maybe will just stay there (I wish but have to get back to job in US). We are still together as a couple, just hit a few snags along the way. We knew it would be difficult back when we began as friends at work in 2010!

Thanks for all the information and interesting comments/suggestions from everyone.

[jens_prodigy 13]

Sorry to hear this! They can't deny based on age, that's discrimination! I would consult with a lawyer.

I just had to comment and tell you I love your little stick figure cartoon! I can't wait until I can say that!!! Lol

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

We will try to get the information again through NVC and/or USCIS; we asked for the Consular notes before and this was the reply: "The USCIS FOIA mailbox relates to the Freedom of Information (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) requests for a copy of immigration records (alien files; or petition or application receipt files). Your letter and email do not fall under the purview of the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA)." January 11, 2013 was Visa interview; fiance was given the 221G slip to provide all phone logs, chats, emails for Oct, Nov, Dec and Jan. Before we could even send that documentation, we received email dated Feb 8 (same date as on the memo that started this topic) that said after reviewing further docs etc. would send petition and application for Visa back to NVC. Consulate had already made up their mind to revoke as we did not send the requested docs till February 14 by the courier to the Embassy. Anyway, we will continue onward and see what we can do; heading to India for another month - maybe will just stay there (I wish but have to get back to job in US). We are still together as a couple, just hit a few snags along the way. We knew it would be difficult back when we began as friends at work in 2010! Thanks for all the information and interesting comments/suggestions from everyone.

I read that they are telling you that you can not request the consular notes by email or letter.

Make a formal FOIA request for DOS and for USCIS to which you are entitled to.

You can find the form online, have both of you listed and both of your signatures, to both agencies, USCIS and DOS.

Seems you waited too long to submit what they wanted initially.

Hope you have consulted with a lawyer.

Best wishes !