USC ENGAGED TO NIGERIAN

[Destiny'sJourney 0]

Thank you Zee!

Shanon

[akim oda 0]

Wow, your interview is so close. I wish you the best of luck and free of bumps.

[Ta Ta 1]

Best wishes for a smooth interview !

[Destiny'sJourney 0]

Thank you so much!

[Destiny'sJourney 0]

Hello all,

My fiance had his interview on Thursday, June 21st. He said the interviewer said that she couldn't issue the visa that day, she had to forward his file to another department. He was given some generic form that said they had to "confirm his visa eligibility" and they would contact him if they needed any additional information from him or if they needed to schedule another interview. The form wasn't a 221g nor did it specify AP/AR or that any documents were missing. NO reason was given. We don't understand this.

Needless to say, I'm devastated. My fiance is sad, but is trying to be strong and positive for my sake. He says the interview seemed to go well. He answered all the questions, we had all the documents and supporting evidence. It's so unfair!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know why they're doing this. Right now, I'm just so depressed, angry, and frustrated!!!!! I called the consular section Thursday, but the person I spoke to was unable to give me any specific information and suggested that I e-mail them. I e-mailed them, but they were already out of the office, and they're closed on Friday. The "Eligibility Review Unit" responded Monday with this stupid generic e-mail:

During the interview stage of the immigrant visa process, consular officers have to review approved petitions to confirm that the requisite family relationship, on which the petition is based, exists. If an applicant cannot provide any convincing evidence of his relationship with the petitioner and/or if the consular officer has reason to believe the applicant is ineligible because of issues other than family relationship, the case is referred to the Eligibility Review Unit. The Eligibility Review Unit must also address all additional concerns/issues that come up while analyzing those cases.

We will contact the applicant if we need additional information or if we need to conduct an additional interview. Each case is very different and the length of time it takes to complete an eligibility review can vary greatly. Also, cases are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. As a result, we cannot predict how long any specific review will take. Until we have completed this review, we cannot move forward with your application.

Eligibility Review Unit (KC)

I called the consular section again this afternoon and was told that it's their policy that you have to e-mail them for your case status. I then e-mailed the ERU and asked for the specific reason(s) that our case was forwarded to their department. Hopefully they'll respond tomorrow morning. If we don't get any specific answers from them or if his visa isn't granted by the end of this week, then I'll contact my senator. We're not giving up!!

If anyone has been through this and your case has already been adjudicated or resolved. I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Thank you,

Shanon

Edited June 28, 2007 by Destiny'sJourney

[ForeverAmen 0]

Sorry to hear about the delay. I went through a similar situation with my husband. But you are right with your thoughts of not giving up. If push comes to shove then contact your Senator's office. For our situation, contacting our Senator's office proved to be very useful.

Stay strong!

Boaz

[LovinLiberia 0]

I'm really sorry to hear about this mess you are in. I truly hope you can get it resolved quickly and maybe you will be able to squeeze some sort of answers out of SOMEONE. Don't give up at all.

[Ta Ta 1]

I am sorry that you are also on AP/AR now. It has been almost 7 month for us since the Dakar

interview with my fiance.

It is very frustrating. They will NOT give you detailed information and the senator was no help at all. The congessional

aide said right away there is nothing they can do.

You can search for my topics that I posted about the interview on / after 12/14/06 and see how our specific interview

went.

I email Dakar 2 times per month and call DOS 2 times per month for status updates.

DOS = 202 663 1225 ( press 1, press 0 ) Have case number ready.

No one will give you details so we don't know what the problem is.

I had emails from the fraud prevention unit and eligibility review unit, all canned responses saying they will contact us when

the processing is completed.

They may be verifying documents, make background checks about submitted items or do home investigations.

PM me and I will give you my email address so we can stay in contact. To my knowledge we are the only two

VJ members on AP/AR with Dakar at this time, except for one other member who had to do DNA tests and who told me

that it seems to take 6 month or so to get off AP/AR from what he heard.

Lets keep in touch and compare notes. Since there are not a lot going through this embassy we have no timeline

of how long it will take. The not knowing is often unbearable but it will end and you will get through this.

I have not seen my fiance in over a year. If you can, plan a trip to visit him, that helps to establish proof of a bona fide

relationship for a possible 2. interview.

Hang in there.

[Destiny'sJourney 0]

Good afternoon,

Thank you all so much for the encouragement. I'll keep you posted of any new developments.

God bless,

Shanon

[idocare 3]

congrats , one must be very careful when dealing with overseas relationships. Sometimes your in love with the person but the person that's overseas is only in love with coming to America. They will treat u nice and all a claim their love for u in order for u to file paperwork for them to come, but usually it's after all the paperwork is done that you'll find out if it's really u that they love. WORDS OF CAUTION.

[chispas 0]

congrats , one must be very careful when dealing with overseas relationships. Sometimes your in love with the person but the person that's overseas is only in love with coming to America. They will treat u nice and all a claim their love for u in order for u to file paperwork for them to come, but usually it's after all the paperwork is done that you'll find out if it's really u that they love. WORDS OF CAUTION.

Thanks IDO for posting this caution. Most people who are in love or secure in their relationships don't want to hear this or entertain the thought that it could happen at this special time in their lives. However, a big However.... it needs to be stated over and over again. Moreover, we should have a checklist of things to look for in a long-distance partner before, during, after and two years after the I do vow.

Take care all

Chispas

[Ta Ta 1]

IDO and Chispas I know you both have been burned and I am very sorry that things didn't turn out for you.

I also agree that caution should be mentioned but I believe at the right time and at the right place.This isn't the time nor

the thread.

In this particular thread with someone just finding out about being put on AP,

support is in order and not walking on someone that is already down by posting doubt of her SO's intentions.

We were not asked for relationship advice here and really it is off topic.

So please be supportive and don't co tranfer your bad experience on the OP.

Perhaps you can start a thread of your own which may help caution someone that is just beginning this journey.

Support the OP is all I am saying

[taurean 0]

I have to agree with Omoba here. I do feel badly about the outcome of your relatonships. Your advice is probably necessary, but this thread isn't the right place. That said, I am sure that it would very helpful for others to hear of your experiences so as to be aware of what can happen. Destiny's journey in this thread, is looking for support and encouragement, let's provide her with that.

[*JG* 2]

Good luck to you and best wishes.

[taurean 0]

In all of that I failed to give my support to Destiny's Journey. Hang in there!! You will get through it.