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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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This is the info my senator forwarded to me yesterday this was a reply received back from the embassy in responds to the

inquiry she made about why my husband was denied to me the info is still vague I don't understand what they are saying about

development of evidence all the evidence I presented and trips I took and the case I put together I cant imagine what the

issue could be

I have examined the interviewing officers case notes and see that she decided to return the petition to USCIS for review and possible revocation. This action followed the officers development of evidence that would convince a reasonable person that the claimed relationship is not legitimate entered into to evade immigration laws (9 FAM 504.2-8(A)(2)(5)©). When USCIS receives the petition and consular report, they will send the petitioner a Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), and at that time the petitioner will have the opportunity to rebut consular findings.

Sincerely,

U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana

This don't make sense to me at all does anyone have idea or comment on this Im an confused below is a list of evidence I submitted. Also the reply don't make senses and a women did not interview me it was a man in the email my case number was

there but I wonder if truly they looked at my case who ever sent the reply to senator and what do they mean development of Evidence.

EVIDENCE I SUMMITED

1. bio of our relationship from beginning to present with every trip and pictures for every trip and labeled I did not print pictures I made the bio like a presentation and cut and pasted pictures from every trip which included family, friend , us at different places (beech, parties, church, funerals, etc. into document for easy reading and reference

2. wedding book

3. fb chats from 2013 till present

4. whatapp chats 2 years worth

5. phone records

6. western unions transactions from 2013 - present (at least 25 of them)

7. letter from doctor stating my due date

8. letter from pastor telling about his involvement and marriage counseling he gave us

9. list of 70 guest that were at wedding with their phone numbers and relationship

10. divorce documents from 9 years ago

11. copy of passport pages showing the 11 trips taken to visit my husband 2013-2016, also 3 more face to face visits while I was transiting for a total of (14) face to face visits.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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should not have sent western union transactions / looks like being used for money

I know you are married and should share assests but i also know spouse can not send money from Ghana so this is one way

Ghana is a high fraud country and tough embassy

You will need to do as your letter tells you and try to overcome the denial with USCIS office here

but more than likely you will need to apply again

This is not easy and will take time so you need patience and a lot more evidence of bona fide marriage / so sorry but ours took over 6 years so i and many others do know what you go thru

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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This is the issue I don't know what other evidence they will need I don't have anything else new to supply I'll only be adding more to what I already gave them more chats, phone records, pictures, trips which 14 was not enough. The only new thing would be the baby when I deliver and kids don't help case even getting DNA test for what ive read would not matter if they don't think having child is any proof of commitment. so I don't know what else to bring I put all cards on table. I need a miracle from the Lord

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Unfortunately, if it isn't a denial or you haven't received the NOIR then the only thing you can do is wait. It says that it is being sent for review. No decision has been made yet but be prepared for the worse just in case.

It sucks, We know. It surprises all of us here on how tough Ghana is.

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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I think the DNA test will be an awesome evidence.

I don't know if you can volunteer a DNA test results from a USCIS approved lab or they will have to make the result.

I got approved after a DNA test, years ago. Was denied over stupid reasons only the DNA test convinced the CO.

Good luck to you!

(L)(L)(L)(L)(L)(L)(L)

CR- 1

Interview :  11/15/2016

Result: AP  (form 221 (g))

Correspondence with Embassy: Tons of emails, Facebook posts, tweets, Congressman inquiry

Complaint letter with OIG : 12/29/2016

Case dispatched to diplomatic pouch : 01/11/2017

Case dispatched from diplomatic mail service to NVC : 01/23/2017

Case arrived at NVC: 01/26/2017

NVC sent case to USCIS : 02/09/2017 (system update)

Case receive by USCIS (text & email notification): 03/07/2017

 

Reaffirm Petition Timeline for folks in GHANA.. Please update your information..Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k0NXnbJdyEIRR1_Dr4t3yXmsM0tBbq-tZsj0-o3cMV0/edit?usp=sharing

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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should not have sent western union transactions / looks like being used for money

I know you are married and should share assests but i also know spouse can not send money from Ghana so this is one way

Ghana is a high fraud country and tough embassy

You will need to do as your letter tells you and try to overcome the denial with USCIS office here

but more than likely you will need to apply again

This is not easy and will take time so you need patience and a lot more evidence of bona fide marriage / so sorry but ours took over 6 years so i and many others do know what you go thru

Who said adding Money Transfer receipts is classify as being used for money ? and who also said spouse can not send money out of Ghana .. Spouse can send money out of Ghana by using bank wire transfer. Adding money transfer receipts shows financial support . In my case, My wife sent more than 15 money gram receipts indicating on it what was the money sent for and i also went to the interview with more than 15 money gram receipts. those my wife sent shows as sent and those i went to my interview shown as received.. So correct yourself in your statement please .

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I too wondered why someone would income Western Union receipts as evidence. To any reasonable person, it could look like some kind of scam.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Cyprus
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should not have sent western union transactions / looks like being used for money

I know you are married and should share assests but i also know spouse can not send money from Ghana so this is one way

Ghana is a high fraud country and tough embassy

You will need to do as your letter tells you and try to overcome the denial with USCIS office here

but more than likely you will need to apply again

This is not easy and will take time so you need patience and a lot more evidence of bona fide marriage / so sorry but ours took over 6 years so i and many others do know what you go thru

More than likely the petition will be reaffirmed and therefore a reason to re file does not exist.

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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but more than likely you will need to apply again

wrong

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jordan
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should not have sent western union transactions / looks like being used for money

I know you are married and should share assests but i also know spouse can not send money from Ghana so this is one way

Ghana is a high fraud country and tough embassy

You will need to do as your letter tells you and try to overcome the denial with USCIS office here

but more than likely you will need to apply again

This is not easy and will take time so you need patience and a lot more evidence of bona fide marriage / so sorry but ours took over 6 years so i and many others do know what you go thru

I do not know where you come up with your answers sometimes. Where did you ever get the idea that a spouse cannot send money from Ghana? You need to stop giving wrong information. Money can be sent by wire transfer,


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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Germany
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Come on guys, why can`t you give your wife/husband money if he/she is making much less? It would be fraud in my eyes if you would NOT sent money. During the times my wife was a student, I always supported her as well, total normal, total legit, and to the contrary, If you don't support it looks and most properly is fraud.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Come on guys, why can`t you give your wife/husband money if he/she is making much less? It would be fraud in my eyes if you would NOT sent money. During the times my wife was a student, I always supported her as well, total normal, total legit, and to the contrary, If you don't support it looks and most properly is fraud.

You are right.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Come on guys, why can`t you give your wife/husband money if he/she is making much less? It would be fraud in my eyes if you would NOT sent money. During the times my wife was a student, I always supported her as well, total normal, total legit, and to the contrary, If you don't support it looks and most properly is fraud.

See, you are from Germany or your beneficiary is from Germany. So it wouldn't make sense to a CO that a German citizen would want to pay someone in other to come to America.

Europeans are given the benefit of doubt. You have to really mess up to get denied.

But when it comes to Africa, we are all demonized due to the action of a few.

It took my over a decade to get us together here. Ultimately, DNA was our saving grace. None of the letters, money transfers (probably caused most of our denials), family photos made a difference.

Exchange of money is a red flag for those of us dealing with African beneficiaries.

(L)(L)(L)(L)(L)(L)(L)

CR- 1

Interview :  11/15/2016

Result: AP  (form 221 (g))

Correspondence with Embassy: Tons of emails, Facebook posts, tweets, Congressman inquiry

Complaint letter with OIG : 12/29/2016

Case dispatched to diplomatic pouch : 01/11/2017

Case dispatched from diplomatic mail service to NVC : 01/23/2017

Case arrived at NVC: 01/26/2017

NVC sent case to USCIS : 02/09/2017 (system update)

Case receive by USCIS (text & email notification): 03/07/2017

 

Reaffirm Petition Timeline for folks in GHANA.. Please update your information..Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k0NXnbJdyEIRR1_Dr4t3yXmsM0tBbq-tZsj0-o3cMV0/edit?usp=sharing

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