K-1 DENIED (Red Flag Reasons)

[geolesballona 0]

Hi this is my first time as a member, but I have studied this site for a year now. We were denied the K-1. I am flying back to Nigeria (5th) time to marry and establish residency for a DCF filing. Does anyone know the time frame one has to be in Nigeria for this requirement? The Lagos Consulate does take DCF from established Nigerian residents doesn't it? Hate them!

[Hypnos 6,578]

There is no DCF from Nigeria; a country must be on this list for DCF: http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-immigration-offices

Edited February 18, 2014 by Hypnos

[Pitaya 2,577]

Welcome to the forum.

[geolesballona 0]

Yes they do DCF in Nigeria. You as a dual citizen should qualify after you have been there 6 months.
Here is what the embassy says
Filing an I-130 at post (Petition for Immediate Family Member of an American citizen)

In order to file an I-130 petition for an Immediate Relative at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, the petitioner must have been in Nigeria for six consecutive months as a legal resident, and be able to document this to the consular officer at the time of filing. Petitions are accepted at 7:00 a.m. on Fridays, except for the last Friday of the month. The filing fee must be paid at the time of

[christeen 966]

Yes they do DCF in Nigeria. You as a dual citizen should qualify after you have been there 6 months.

Here is what the embassy says

Filing an I-130 at post (Petition for Immediate Family Member of an American citizen)

In order to file an I-130 petition for an Immediate Relative at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, the petitioner must have been in Nigeria for six consecutive months as a legal resident, and be able to document this to the consular officer at the time of filing. Petitions are accepted at 7:00 a.m. on Fridays, except for the last Friday of the month. The filing fee must be paid at the time of

Sorry, no DCF in Nigeria as there is no field office...

[Jawaree 718]

No DCF in Nigeria

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Nigeria along with many other countries used to allow the consulate to adjudicate their own petitions. About 3 years ago immigration law changed and only USCIS has that power so any location without a USCIS office onsite had to stop , they will send the petition back to the US if the accept it, I scoured the site and don't see that they will do that. Your snippet looks like it came from a stale ( out of date ) posting about DCF in Nigeria, If you move to Nigeria you have to be careful about your affidavit of support as Lagos has been known to turn down co sponsors on rare occasions,

You state that you were denied due to red flags yet you are talking about your 5th trip to Nigeria ? Unless they were all overnight trips I suspect it was most likely poorly presented evidence or totally botched interview than the red flags themselves. Just what are your red flags ?

[TBoneTX 46,067]

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[Bin deeq 10]

Welcome to the forum.

[dwheels76 5,469]

Hi this is my first time as a member, but I have studied this site for a year now. We were denied the K-1. I am flying back to Nigeria (5th) time to marry and establish residency for a DCF filing. Does anyone know the time frame one has to be in Nigeria for this requirement? The Lagos Consulate does take DCF from established Nigerian residents doesn't it? Hate them!

What evidence did you submit with your I-129F petition?

Did you bring evidence to interview?

Did the CO look at it?

So what was the line of questioning (as in what was the CO focused on)?

What are your red flags?

And how do you getting married will solve your issues?

I have seen many denials after a K1denial and they marry and denied.

So know what it really is that got you denied. 5 trips that is alot what happened?

The process time currently for CR1/IR1 you are looking at 12 to 16 months start to finish.