I-601- complications with hardships... have you been approved?

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

http://guruimmigration.me/2009/09/14/top-10-reasons-why-immigrants-get-visas-denied/

A general approval rate for all waivers is useless to gauge by because it really depends on what the ineligibility is.

For example the waiver approval rate for misrepresentation is only is only 21%.

I also am convinced that the Nationality has to do with the approval rate even though it is USCIS that adjudicates them.

From my own experience and from being on VJ for many years I see Nigerians going through European embassies having a difficult time too,

they are just more scrutinized, the 'high fraud country' still clings to their cases wherever they go, even with USCIS waivers.

Here are statistics from the field office which I understand they don't have any longer because they all go to USCIS (in USA) now

but to make a point you can see the different countries' approval rates Accra compared to Frankfurt for example.

http://blog.visarefusal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/uscis-overseas-601-waiver-approval-rates-201000011.pdf

More ideas for hardship to get here from this appealed case which was however dismissed

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/H2%20-%20Waiver%20of%20Inadmissibility%20-%20Criminal%20-%20212%20%28h%29/Decisions_Issued_in_2009/Apr032009_05H2212.pdf

I think it would benefit you a lot more to not be vague ( understandably so ) but state what the ineligibility is so you can get specific and

precise answers and possible solutions.

Different ineligibilities call for different approval rates.

immigrate2us dot net has examples of hardship letters.

I understand the high cost of a waiver attorney is discouraging but at least consult one and pay several hundred dollars for him to suggest some

bullet points that you can expand on without him doing the whole package. The knowledge, experience and success rate of a waiver attorney is crucial.

and well worth the money.

In all articles I see spouse or relative is mentioned and I remember years ago Laurel Scott saying that a fiance would be extremely difficult

to get approved. I don't know if that has changed. I would contact her for a phone consult, she is a top waiver attorney

http://www.scottimmigration.net/content/i601memo

[LionessDeon 2,060]

I find the immigrate2us site difficult to navigate around and find info. I'm sure it's just me, I'm not very computer savvy.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

I find the immigrate2us site difficult to navigate around and find info. I'm sure it's just me, I'm not very computer savvy.

It definitely is not as user friendly as VJ, I agree. Waiver info there is great though.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

It definitely is not as user friendly as VJ, I agree. Waiver info there is great though.

I hope approval rates for fiancé visa have improved over the years. My lawyer didn't mention any lower chance of approval because of that. She seems to be quite positive but maybe that's cuz we paid her lol. I feel worried now.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

I hope approval rates for fiancé visa have improved over the years. My lawyer didn't mention any lower chance of approval because of that. She seems to be quite positive but maybe that's cuz we paid her lol. I feel worried now.

Not trying to cause alarm, just stay positive and hopefully it will be approved very soon.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Not trying to cause alarm, just stay positive and hopefully it will be approved very soon.

The only reason we did K1 is because we didn't want to be apart after marriage. Our lawyer is Lizz Cannon. I'll check with her tomorrow.

[Boiler 45,467]

Takes some time to get used to I2US but worth it.

The issue of Fiancee vs Spouse has been discussed many times, nobody has come up with anything to substantiate that this alone would be an issue. I certainly have never seen this as a pattern.

Certain countries, Mexico being the obvious were seen as much easier to get a waiver through, now the playing field is level.

You see a lot of people coming for advice who have submitted a back of the ** type waiver, I can think of quite a few on here who thought it was just a form to fill in. You do not see many fail where the waiver is well crafted and the issues not too egregious.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

The culture on I2US is quite different as well, particularly when using the "I" word versus the "u" word for those not in the country legally.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Takes some time to get used to I2US but worth it.

The issue of Fiancee vs Spouse has been discussed many times, nobody has come up with anything to substantiate that this alone would be an issue. I certainly have never seen this as a pattern.

Certain countries, Mexico being the obvious were seen as much easier to get a waiver through, now the playing field is level.

You see a lot of people coming for advice who have submitted a back of the ** type waiver, I can think of quite a few on here who thought it was just a form to fill in. You do not see many fail where the waiver is well crafted and the issues not too egregious.

Thanks for this info. Guess time will tell. What happens if it gets denied? Can we get married and have another chance? Or is this the last straw?

[Boiler 45,467]

You can file a waiver as often as you like.

Edited November 16, 2015 by Boiler

[LionessDeon 2,060]

You can file a waive as often as you like.

Lol ok thanks. I thought you only got one chance.

[Boiler 45,467]

Just pay your money!

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Just pay your money!

Exactly. I'm starting to believe it's mostly about that with a little homeland security thrown in.

Thanks.

[Unshakable Faith 493]

http://guruimmigration.me/2009/09/14/top-10-reasons-why-immigrants-get-visas-denied/

A general approval rate for all waivers is useless to gauge by because it really depends on what the ineligibility is.

For example the waiver approval rate for misrepresentation is only is only 21%.

I also am convinced that the Nationality has to do with the approval rate even though it is USCIS that adjudicates them.

From my own experience and from being on VJ for many years I see Nigerians going through European embassies having a difficult time too,

they are just more scrutinized, the 'high fraud country' still clings to their cases wherever they go, even with USCIS waivers.

Here are statistics from the field office which I understand they don't have any longer because they all go to USCIS (in USA) now

but to make a point you can see the different countries' approval rates Accra compared to Frankfurt for example.

http://blog.visarefusal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/uscis-overseas-601-waiver-approval-rates-201000011.pdf

More ideas for hardship to get here from this appealed case which was however dismissed

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/H2%20-%20Waiver%20of%20Inadmissibility%20-%20Criminal%20-%20212%20%28h%29/Decisions_Issued_in_2009/Apr032009_05H2212.pdf

I think it would benefit you a lot more to not be vague ( understandably so ) but state what the ineligibility is so you can get specific and

precise answers and possible solutions.

Different ineligibilities call for different approval rates.

immigrate2us dot net has examples of hardship letters.

I understand the high cost of a waiver attorney is discouraging but at least consult one and pay several hundred dollars for him to suggest some

bullet points that you can expand on without him doing the whole package. The knowledge, experience and success rate of a waiver attorney is crucial.

and well worth the money.

In all articles I see spouse or relative is mentioned and I remember years ago Laurel Scott saying that a fiance would be extremely difficult

to get approved. I don't know if that has changed. I would contact her for a phone consult, she is a top waiver attorney

http://www.scottimmigration.net/content/i601memo

I think it's important to note that the statistics are from 2008 and also these are the people that were denied visas. In your example of 21% for misrep, that percentage only includes those that went further to actually apply for a waiver. If my thinking is correct, 79% were initially denied visas at the interview, then they had an option to file the waiver. Out of those that applied and were denied, 21% of the total were had approved waivers, they don't exactly give the statistics for those that chose not to continue the journey and how much that percentage made up of the 79%. I would also be interested to know where they are pulling information for statistics from, because I didn't see a reference.

I also make this distinction because there is a such thing in the USCIS policy manual called "harmless misrepresentation"- meaning misrepresentation that they can still deny you for although it was not material. Those cases would not need a waiver but could be denied for the "harmless misrepresentation", which could account for the chunk of 79%.

Thank you for the other links!

I consulted a while back with an attorney that actually had free consults and were able to get more of an idea of things to include!

Edited November 16, 2015 by FN&KO

[Unshakable Faith 493]

The culture on I2US is quite different as well, particularly when using the "I" word versus the "u" word for those not in the country legally.

I've found that site to not be so user friendly as well- I've had trouble navigating it in times past.

Are you saying that they'll be less sensitive to those here illegally? lol