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London Embassy: Person reviewing documents wasn't there!!

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Boggy1974 Proficient

Boggy1974   124

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Seems the embassy has something up their sleeves, especially now that two months has passed. They must have put you in AP - which can last indefinitely.

Your job is jeopardy by now...? What is your employer's response to this delay?

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alfie88 Rookie

alfie88   3

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Got notification on Monday that the embassy has returned my petition to USCIS with the recommendation that it be revoked.

Not what I wanted to hear.

Obviously not giving up yet, lawyer has written to them demanding they give me a reason (they didn't give me one and are legally required to).

The most frustrating thing is there really is no apparent reason for them to decline to issue me the visa. My petition was strong, valid and approved by USCIS. I don't have any criminal record and nothing on my petition was falsified.

My employer is standing by me but there is only so long they can hold out before they have to let me go.

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Boiler Grand Master

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I have never come across an O1 for someone in your situation before, I can guess the reason, but something your Lawyer should be commenting on, he has far more info about your case than anybody here would have.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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lost_at_sea Experienced

lost_at_sea   995

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The embassy must believe that you do not qualify for the visa for some reason (either through missing documentation, or simply being unconvinced by some piece of evidence). Or, could be they were waiting for something from you/your lawyer, which they did not receive in the required timeframe.

The petition being approved by USCIS doesn't mean they approved your visa - it just means they approved that you were allowed to try and apply for one. The final adjudication lies with the embassy.

As Boiler says - you'll have to talk to your lawyer. It's all guesswork from here.

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16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
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* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
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* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

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alfie88 Rookie

alfie88   3

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Yes I know that.

I'm just saying that it's generally a formality for a British citizen with a clean criminal record and strong ties to the UK to be issued a visa once a petition has been approved by USCIS.

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lost_at_sea Experienced

lost_at_sea   995

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Yes I know that.

I'm just saying that it's generally a formality for a British citizen with a clean criminal record and strong ties to the UK to be issued a visa once a petition has been approved by USCIS.

OK. Not sure what response you're looking for then. Guess was hazarded.

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,549

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I have never come across somebody looking for an O straight from Uni, they have all had a body of work to use.

H is more normal in this sort of situation.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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