Denied. When and How do I refile?

[Georgia16 2,858]

1 hour ago, Raduga said:

You can. But you will be denied again. 

 

It's pretty easy to get K1 approved if you demonstrate you are in genuine relationship. The officer thinks you are married?! You are not telling your story completely. 

That is not true. Not all embassies are the same. Some are really tough to get any kind of visa from.

[Boiler 45,551]

1 minute ago, NigeriaorBust said:

    A second K1 doesn't mean automatic denial and in a high fraud country demonstrating a valid relationship does not ensure you get the visa first time.  But people that can skirt the process and AOS from the US  don't understand the real pain of immigration

I  agree it is not automatic but in this case whatever is next nearest.

[Boiler 45,551]

7 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

That is not true. Not all embassies are the same. Some are really tough to get any kind of visa from.

Some seem to attract unusual patterns of relationships. Quite how PI hands them out so easily does confuse me.

Edited March 8, 2017 by Boiler

[Georgia16 2,858]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Some seem to attract unusual patterns of relationships. Quite how PI hands them out so easily does confuse me.

I agree on that one.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Some seem to attract unusual patterns of relationships. Quite how PI hands them out so easily does confuse me.

 

 

1 hour ago, Georgia16 said:

I agree on that one.

 Think American government's past PI relationship.

[General Buhari 46]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Some seem to attract unusual patterns of relationships. Quite how PI hands them out so easily does confuse me.

I've always wondered about that too.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

We are new to the process and are really curious, is this a bad thing? I'm not sure about everyone else but some of us certainly make our ring purchases in advance but that does not mean we are married. Would a confirmation of not-married from both local authorities (USC + beneficiary) help?

 

10 hours ago, NigeriaorBust said:

  You sent wedding ring receipts ???  

 

6 hours ago, QueenComley said:

I noted that comment also....

[Boiler 45,551]

13 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

We are new to the process and are really curious, is this a bad thing? I'm not sure about everyone else but some of us certainly make our ring purchases in advance but that does not mean we are married. Would a confirmation of not-married from both local authorities (USC + beneficiary) help?

 

 

They have met once for 6 days, I assume the ring was bought at that time.

[ziggyzaazaa 14]

Now that I am moving forward with plans to meet in Canada with my kids, I believe that is a better approach to move on with my journey to marry the love of my life and to heal from the heartache by looking forward. You guys are right that it will be so much more beneficial for me to get more face time and my family will finally be together as one.  

I just would like to add that I did submit a claim  with the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman U.S. Department of Homeland Security to address the code and interview denial issue, since it seemed there may have been a mistake in Lagos on reviewing my K-1 Visa petition. Who knows what they will say or do, but I am satisfied I tried every resort. (thanks to the advice from members that reached out to me from this site) After doing everything I can on my end, filing a case, reaching out to senators, asking questions, etc. I believe someone will look at the details of my case and review it accordingly. No need for a lawyer. In the meantime, I will keep everyone updated on the result. Its very interesting how my case got handled and then was given an unexpected denial code as a result. I really thought my fiancee would be banned the day he told me how everything went down. So I will let everyone know what I found out if I hear anything else regarding that K-1 visa petition that may just expire. Who cares anyway. I am going to CANADA!! . I am so greatfull I had you guys to run too in the hardest moments of my life. Thank you everyone for all of your advice and support on this thread and I will update with pictures soon! Hugs

[General Buhari 46]

5 minutes ago, ziggyzaazaa said:

Now that I am moving forward with plans to meet in Canada with my kids, I believe that is a better approach to move on with my journey to marry the love of my life and to heal from the heartache by looking forward. You guys are right that it will be so much more beneficial for me to get more face time and my family will finally be together as one.  

I just would like to add that I did submit a claim  with the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman U.S. Department of Homeland Security to address the code and interview denial issue, since it seemed there may have been a mistake in Lagos on reviewing my K-1 Visa petition. Who knows what they will say or do, but I am satisfied I tried every resort. (thanks to the advice from members that reached out to me from this site) After doing everything I can on my end, filing a case, reaching out to senators, asking questions, etc. I believe someone will look at the details of my case and review it accordingly. No need for a lawyer. In the meantime, I will keep everyone updated on the result. Its very interesting how my case got handled and then was given an unexpected denial code as a result. I really thought my fiancee would be banned the day he told me how everything went down. So I will let everyone know what I found out if I hear anything else regarding that K-1 visa petition that may just expire. Who cares anyway. I am going to CANADA!! . I am so greatfull I had you guys to run too in the hardest moments of my life. Thank you everyone for all of your advice and support on this thread and I will update with pictures soon! Hugs

 

It's been a while so I forgot but can the Canadians find out if he was denied a USA immigration visa?

[geowrian 22,337]

5 minutes ago, General Buhari said:

It's been a while so I forgot but can the Canadians find out if he was denied a USA immigration visa?

Yes. The US and Canada share this kind of data (since 2009 or so...?).

[Kosi Wahala 153]

15 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Yes. The US and Canada share this kind of data (since 2009 or so...?).

The Immigration Information Sharing Treaty was part of the Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Action Plan, between the U.S. and Canada, signed by President Obama in 2011. It does not apply to citizens or permanent residents of either country, but does apply to the sharing of information from third-country nationals who apply for a visa or permit to travel to either country.

When someone who is not a citizen or LPR of either country applies to Canada for a visa or a permit Canada will send an automated request for data to the United States. If the person matches, immigration information shared includes whether the person has previously been refused a visa or removed from the other country.

FYI - I believe that Canada also requires the same "strong ties" test, that the United States does, for tourist visa applicants (e.g. letters of employment, or other documents establishing a strong reason to return to the country of origin).

Edited March 9, 2017 by Kosi Wahala

[General Buhari 46]

2 minutes ago, Kosi Wahala said:

The Immigration Information Sharing Treaty was part of the Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Action Plan, between the U.S. and Canada, signed by President Obama in 2011. It does not apply to citizens or permanent residents of either country, but does apply to the sharing of information from third-country nationals who apply for a visa or permit to travel to either country.

When someone who is not a citizen or LPR of either country applies to Canada for a visa or a permit Canada will send an automated request for data to the United States. If the person matches, immigration information shared includes whether the person has previously been refused a visa or removed from the other country.

 

Hmmmm...

 

So it seems Wahala dey with OP's plan to meet in Canada then.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

12 minutes ago, General Buhari said:

It's been a while so I forgot but can the Canadians find out if he was denied a USA immigration visa?

USCIS shares a data base with the UK and I believe Canada also so if they really want to know they can check though that may

be just for certain cases.
Usually they do not care if someone applied for a US visa in Canada.

It will not be easy getting a visa to Canada either for a Nigerian and OP should definitely have a back up plan

of going to Nigeria, marry and spend time with his family because there is no guarantee that he can go to Canada.

To the OP, there is nothing the Ombudsman can do to counter the CO's findings, the CO has the discretion to determine
that the visit was not long or frequent enough and therefore determine a non bona fide relationship.

I believe you will find out soon that your only viable option is to go to Nigeria to marry him or a country where he can get go

without a visa.

Wishing you the best for a successful outcome.
 

 

[Kosi Wahala 153]

1 minute ago, General Buhari said:

Hmmmm...

 

So it seems Wahala dey with OP's plan to meet in Canada then.

Big wahala oooooo. ?

OP, can you consider visiting Nigeria, sans the kids for a few visits?