When is the BEST time to make Second Visit?!

[blessing247 0]

Preparing to submit k1 petition packet for fiance. I met him in person for the first time when I traveled to Lagos this fall. I want to visit him again next spring while the case is processing. Is it better to visit before the interview (springtime) or during the interview. I understand that I would not be allowed in the interview room.

I can only afford to make one trip next year due to limited vacation days at work. So I wanted to figure out if there is a preferred time according to the experience of others. Would it make a difference? Thanks for the help!

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Before the interview gives you more solid relationship evidence.

During the interview he can say (while handing over your passport to the CO) My fiance is waiting outside and would like to know if she can

be present during the interview. They will likely say no but at least they know she is around.

In this case he can also submit the most recent relationship evidence and new photos etc, sometimes they just go by what you have

already submitted and front loaded in your petition and reject looking at newer evidence and still refuse to issue the visa.

It is a tough call to make to go before or during and you know how much evidence you have or still could generate.

If you do not have enough evidence before you may be denied but if you are on the premises during the interview then you can

immediately start to troubleshoot should something go wrong.

Really, the best would be to go both times or take your chances with either before or during.

[DEAbara 9]

It's not always easy to get pictures processed in Lagos. The more pictures you have the better the evidence. I would go before the interview.

[blessing247 0]

Thanks. What is considered "enough evidence"?

We've been dating for a year now and have a year's worth of chat records and phone logs, plus pictures of first trip. Any advice will be helpful.

Before the interview gives you more solid relationship evidence.

During the interview he can say (while handing over your passport to the CO) My fiance is waiting outside and would like to know if she can

be present during the interview. They will likely say no but at least they know she is around.

In this case he can also submit the most recent relationship evidence and new photos etc, sometimes they just go by what you have

already submitted and front loaded in your petition and reject looking at newer evidence and still refuse to issue the visa.

It is a tough call to make to go before or during and you know how much evidence you have or still could generate.

If you do not have enough evidence before you may be denied but if you are on the premises during the interview then you can

immediately start to troubleshoot should something go wrong.

Really, the best would be to go both times or take your chances with either before or during.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

If he owns any land or property he can add you on the papers. You can put him as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

Lagos likes photos with family, if you took pics of an engagement party be careful that it can't be misconstrued as a traditional wedding.

Real face time with long enough visits trumps all chat/phone logs though they are important for communication evidence spanning beginning

of dating to current and highlighting the growth of the relationship. You can also include a time line relationship letter narrating how your love grew

over time.

Enter front loading in the search bar to understand why it's important for some embassies, Lagos being one of them.

[Naija234 2]

It's totally up to you. I went during interview and they never asked my fiancé anything about the last time we saw each other face to face! Everything went great. Hope all goes well for you!

[blessing247 0]

It's totally up to you. I went during interview and they never asked my fiancé anything about the last time we saw each other face to face! Everything went great. Hope all goes well for you!

thanks! How many times have you visited your fiance before filing?

[Naija234 2]

once. second time was during his interview.

my fiance observed that questions they ask question base on the filing you did. and they can ask u questions based on how u respond to the first question. most important dress nice for the interview. if u can make the interview pls do. if they denied him, u can walk inside the embassy to know why, you have the right as US citizen. also u can have more fun with him. its up to u guys though

[blessing247 0]

Ok, Thanks! So in your case, the second visit didn't make a difference because they never asked your fiancé when was the last time you visited him? In other words, they would've approved you anyway based on the information they had on file and his interview. Right?

once. second time was during his interview.

my fiance observed that questions they ask question base on the filing you did. and they can ask u questions based on how u respond to the first question. most important dress nice for the interview. if u can make the interview pls do. if they denied him, u can walk inside the embassy to know why, you have the right as US citizen. also u can have more fun with him. its up to u guys though

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Ok, Thanks! So in your case, the second visit didn't make a difference because they never asked your fiancé when was the last time you visited him? In other words, they would've approved you anyway based on the information they had on file and his interview. Right?

It's very possible her being present during interview time helped (if they knew she was there). Seeing all the difficulties abs denials that come from Lagos, if it were me I'd schedule my trip during the interview. Especially if you front loaded well and have plenty of relationship evidence.

[Naija234 2]

try to hang around during his interview. if they deny him. as a citizen, you have the right to walk in there and demand the reasons. its ur right. you benefit cuz the interview is still fresh.

[TJandJR 69]

try to hang around during his interview. if they deny him. as a citizen, you have the right to walk in there and demand the reasons. its ur right. you benefit cuz the interview is still fresh.

Really? Has anyone here ever done that? I've read about cases where the USC immediately calls their senator etc... but never heard of going inside the embassy and asking for the reasons of the denial. I am interested in knowing more about this.

[Boiler 46,047]

US Citizen can certainly enter the Embassy, but immigrant interviews are handled by the Consulate.

How much time have you spent together, you mentioned you have only met once.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Really? Has anyone here ever done that? I've read about cases where the USC immediately calls their senator etc... but never heard of going inside the embassy and asking for the reasons of the denial. I am interested in knowing more about this.

Sometimes yes and sometimes no, depends on the embassy/consulate.

I was able to barge into the consulate twice and speak with the CO and one section chief.

If you can't get into the consulate where the CO is then go through the USC embassy entrance and from there wiggle yourself through

to the consulate while saying the right things to the right people to let you through. It takes some finesse.

[blessing247 0]

Spent 3 weeks together during the visit.

US Citizen can certainly enter the Embassy, but immigrant interviews are handled by the Consulate.

How much time have you spent together, you mentioned you have only met once.