K1 visa denied at Mumbai, India consulate (merged)

[SKJ 1]

We were not asked to provide additional proof of relationship, form 221g, or any reason why they denied visa. I wish the consulate gave us an opportunity to prove that we are genuinely interested in getting married and not trying defraud the system instead of simply rejecting based on few minutes interview. I feel that the consulate did not give due consideration.

[SKJ 1]

We were not asked to provide additional proof of relationship, form 221g, or any reason why they denied visa. I wish the consulate gave us an opportunity to prove that we are genuinely interested in getting married and not trying defraud the system instead of simply rejecting based on few minutes interview. I feel that the consulate did not give due consideration.

We were not asked to provide additional proof of relationship, form 221g, or given any reason why they denied visa. I wish the consulate gave us an opportunity to prove that we are genuinely interested in getting married and not trying defraud the system instead of simply rejecting based on a few minutes interview. I feel that the consulate did not give due consideration. Is there any way of expediting the review process?

Edited December 15, 2013 by Lucky_2013

[SKJ 1]

We did not get a 221(g) asking us to show more proof of our relationship. The consular gave her a plain letter saying that our petition will be returned to USCIS for review and possible revocation. Our case was in Administrative Processing after the interview for about two weeks and sent back to NVC.

I have contacted a senator's office and they said they got a reply from consulate/embassy saying that the consulate can't specify the reason why they refused visa to my fiancee. They probably have no valid reason to specify. I read the consulate should specify a reason, documenting information they found that was not available when the petition was approved, when denying a visa returning the petition to USCIS. In this case how can they send it back to USCIS without any reason?

From what I read online I think our petition will take 6 months to a year to get to USCIS and they will send me a letter suggesting that my petition has expired and I am free to apply again, at best.

It is very depressing to see all our efforts for that past 8 months killed within a few minute interview. I find this very hard to accept especially thinking about going through all over again or relocate to get married.

I don't even know how it is going to effect my future efforts.

Any suggestions ?

Edited December 21, 2013 by Lucky_2013

[clairegie 265]

Basing on the 221g, you were denied because the CO was not convinced that you have a bonafide relationship. Your best option I think is to get married and file for spousal visa.

You can try for K1 visa again which is faster, but you have to know what went wrong during the interview so the error/mistake can be corrected first.

[apple21 953]

What were the evidences that you submitted with your i129f package?

[SKJ 1]

Basing on the 221g, you were denied because the CO was not convinced that you have a bonafide relationship. Your best option I think is to get married and file for spousal visa.

You can try for K1 visa again which is faster, but you have to know what went wrong during the interview so the error/mistake can be corrected first.

Actually, the consulate did not issue a form 221g. What she received at the time of interview and later in the mail is latter saying that our petition will be returned to USCIS for review and possible revocation. If they doubted we have bonafied relationship they should have asked us for additional proof.

[clairegie 265]

oh my bad, i misread the "did not get" part . still your only option is either CR1 or fix what was wrong and try k1 again.

[Cathi 5,748]

oh my bad, i misread the "did not get" part . still your only option is either CR1 or fix what was wrong and try k1 again.

Not "or fix what was wrong", it is not an either or situation. They need to find out the reason for the denial, and address those issues when filing any new petition, whether it be another K1 or if they choose to get married and file an i130. Getting married won't guarantee an approval if they don't address the issue for the refusal. The problem now is finding out the reason so it can be addressed since a 221g wasn't given.

oh my bad, i misread the "did not get" part . still your only option is either CR1 or fix what was wrong and try k1 again.

Not "or fix what was wrong", it is not an either or situation. They need to find out the reason for the denial, and address those issues when filing any new petition, whether it be another K1 or if they choose to get married and file an i130. Getting married won't guarantee an approval if they don't address the issue for the refusal. The problem now is finding out the reason so it can be addressed since a 221g wasn't given.

[ivanalex1980 34]

what were the evidences you submitted to uscis and to embassy?

[Ning 619]

We did not get a 221(g) asking us to show more proof of our relationship. The consular gave her a plain letter saying that our petition will be returned to USCIS for review and possible revocation. Our case was in Administrative Processing after the interview for about two weeks and sent back to NVC.

I have contacted a senator's office and they said they got a reply from consulate/embassy saying that the consulate can't specify the reason why they refused visa to my fiancee. They probably have no valid reason to specify. I read the consulate should specify a reason, documenting information they found that was not available when the petition was approved, when denying a visa returning the petition to USCIS. In this case how can they send it back to USCIS without any reason?

From what I read online I think our petition will take 6 months to a year to get to USCIS and they will send me a letter suggesting that my petition has expired and I am free to apply again, at best.

It is very depressing to see all our efforts for that past 8 months killed within a few minute interview. I find this very hard to accept especially thinking about going through all over again or relocate to get married.

I don't even know how it is going to effect my future efforts.

Any suggestions ?

The reason for this A P could be a thousand things. We see this happen many times when it comes to India.

Even if you found the reason, which could take many months, you would still have to begin all over. If you try the K 1 again you may find you have the same problem but for a different reason.

The only more certain way is the CR 1 path.

[dwheels76 5,468]

We did not get a 221(g) asking us to show more proof of our relationship. The consular gave her a plain letter saying that our petition will be returned to USCIS for review and possible revocation. Our case was in Administrative Processing after the interview for about two weeks and sent back to NVC.

I have contacted a senator's office and they said they got a reply from consulate/embassy saying that the consulate can't specify the reason why they refused visa to my fiancee. They probably have no valid reason to specify. I read the consulate should specify a reason, documenting information they found that was not available when the petition was approved, when denying a visa returning the petition to USCIS. In this case how can they send it back to USCIS without any reason?

From what I read online I think our petition will take 6 months to a year to get to USCIS and they will send me a letter suggesting that my petition has expired and I am free to apply again, at best.

It is very depressing to see all our efforts for that past 8 months killed within a few minute interview. I find this very hard to accept especially thinking about going through all over again or relocate to get married.

I don't even know how it is going to effect my future efforts.

Any suggestions ?

1. Ask your Finacee' what were the questions asked?
2. What was the focus of the CO? Did they ask alot on a certain subject?
3. Do you have red flags in your relationship?
4. age?
5. religion?
6. petitioned before?
7. divorced?
8. kids from prior relationship?
9. What did you submit in your petition (not bring to interview but with your petition to USCIS) that shows a bonafide relationship?

Many embassies (like my Nigeria and your India, the MENA's and more) you have to show more than we meet in last 2 years". You have to show real good proof of a bonafide relationship.

I dare say that a K1 interview is handled like a spousal interview they want to see bonafide, visits, facetime is the # one thing, not just we meet on the beach and want to get married that some can get away with.

[SKJ 1]

I had an attorney prepare our petition. We added travel document, air tickets, passport, boarding pass, etc, and engagement pics, rings receipts, hotel receipts, telephone, skype records, etc.

She is 3 years younger than me and we both are of same religion and cast. I have been divorced 10 years ago. I have two kids. The red flag on my side is that 11 years ago I have a misdemeanor, DV, which is expunged, on a minor charge. I fully disclosed it on my petition. I attached copies of court records. I told my fiancee about this before I we got engaged. The CO asked her about it and she did say that she is aware of it. I tought because my petition was approved by USCIS, it should not effect the interview because it is not new information at the time.

Only other red flag is that my fiancee attended a visitor visa but denied only few months before we met. Other than that I don't know what could be the reason. Would my DV conviction cause problem with I-130 also if infact it was an issue this time?

[SKJ 1]

I mean I have been divorce for 10 years.

[britanyad 0]

Religion is not red flag it's nothing I am atheist and my fiance too and no problem

[Ning 619]

Religion is not red flag it's nothing I am atheist and my fiance too and no problem

Religion is everything in India.