Petition sent back to USCIS for review

[geowrian 22,337]

8 hours ago, Austin said:

Wait for the letter, you could be given a second interview and approved

If it was already sent back to USCIS, then there is no chance for a second interview. The petition will be left to expire. A returned I-129F is no longer reviewed as of several years back.

[Maria1989 403]

30 minutes ago, O&GForever said:

I am so sorry your case turned out this way. My husband and I also had our K1 denied two years ago, so I understand the heartache that comes with it. 

 

As others have stated, your best thing to do is to go to Ghana and get married. That said simply getting married isn't enough to overcome the concerns the CO has with your case. It's good that you contacted your Congresswoman, but sounds like you got the same generic answers everyone does. You need to carefully look at your case, see what red flags you have and find ways to overcome them. 

 

Examples: 

• Do you have an age gap? An older women/younger man isn't a cultural norm for Ghana and adds extra scrutiny to the case. This can be overcome by providing good evidence of a solid relationship. Best evidence you can submit it time spent together in person. 
• How many times have you been to Ghana? As I already mentioned, face time is like gold to this embassy. If you've only had one trip and then filed your petition, it isn't enough for Ghana. I highly recommend planning to go back several times as you continue your next petition. I went 5 times in 2 years. Expensive...yes...but worth it because my husband is now here.
• How long have you known each other? A short relationship followed by a petition can cause problems in Ghana. 
• Did you do an engagement party? If so, they already think you're married and its basically an automatic denial. It happened to us. We didn't consider ourselves married, but my sweet husband took pictures from the party and they were interpreted as a wedding. We had to start all over and it cost us more time apart.  

I know many of these might not seem like big problems, but in a high fraud country like Ghana they are...and have led to many people being denied. 

Great advice..... I have learned so much from this site... For example the importance of front loading, the fact that most have said attending the Interview helps, I have received a lot of good pointers that will defintiely help. My concern is that, folks post, ask a question, get advice and dont listen. In fact, I just read a thread where someone was denied because they did a "commitment ceremony" or something and then got denied for being married, but took pictures or something and said it wasn't "legal". Someone commented that she had a previous thread and was warned to not do such a ceremony. But, she didn't listen......... 

[geowrian 22,337]

Just now, Maria1989 said:

Great advice..... I have learned so much from this site... For example the importance of front loading, the fact that most have said attending the Interview helps, I have received a lot of good pointers that will defintiely help. My concern is that, folks post, ask a question, get advice and dont listen. In fact, I just read a thread where someone was denied because they did a "commitment ceremony" or something and then got denied for being married, but took pictures or something and said it wasn't "legal". Someone commented that she had a previous thread and was warned to not do such a ceremony. But, she didn't listen......... 

That was me doing the warning.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

sorry this happened to you but you may never get a letter 

they said fraud so they believe you are married / sometimes this is because photos of engagement party in Ghana are taken as marriage ceremony

my K1 denied in 2009 

letter to explain why/????? never came

the 221 g they handed him said nothing

go and marry 

do the CR1

 

Been there done that as we say

[Maria1989 403]

Just now, geowrian said:

That was me doing the warning.

Well...... I'm sure you wanted to say "I told you so" when you saw the updated post... She got a lot of that. Best advice, is learned. I defintiely value the experience and advice of people who have experienced the process first hand... SMH 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

You need to know

check this out

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Administrative Processing

Immigrant Visa Case Number:	CSBxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Case Created:	17-Jun-2014
Case Last Updated:	11-Jul-2017

 

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing. In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached. 

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.

[NYCruiser 423]

1 hour ago, O&GForever said:

I am so sorry your case turned out this way. My husband and I also had our K1 denied two years ago, so I understand the heartache that comes with it. 

 

As others have stated, your best thing to do is to go to Ghana and get married. That said simply getting married isn't enough to overcome the concerns the CO has with your case. It's good that you contacted your Congresswoman, but sounds like you got the same generic answers everyone does. You need to carefully look at your case, see what red flags you have and find ways to overcome them. 

 

Examples: 

• Do you have an age gap? An older women/younger man isn't a cultural norm for Ghana and adds extra scrutiny to the case. This can be overcome by providing good evidence of a solid relationship. Best evidence you can submit it time spent together in person. 
• How many times have you been to Ghana? As I already mentioned, face time is like gold to this embassy. If you've only had one trip and then filed your petition, it isn't enough for Ghana. I highly recommend planning to go back several times as you continue your next petition. I went 5 times in 2 years. Expensive...yes...but worth it because my husband is now here.
• How long have you known each other? A short relationship followed by a petition can cause problems in Ghana. 
• Did you do an engagement party? If so, they already think you're married and its basically an automatic denial. It happened to us. We didn't consider ourselves married, but my sweet husband took pictures from the party and they were interpreted as a wedding. We had to start all over and it cost us more time apart.  

I know many of these might not seem like big problems, but in a high fraud country like Ghana they are...and have led to many people being denied. 

Exactly. COs know the culture like the back of their hands in each country they are stationed in. In Sub-Saharan Africa, women are expected to have BABIES....that's it. If there is an problem with that due to age, then what will the Husband do in the USA? 

Hence the refusal. The interesting thing that has changed the situation worldwide is the approval of Gay Marriage and Visas. I am hearing of Older American men with younger African Men getting married in South Africa and coming to the USA. Also, older African men + American men....however, since they cannot have children, this aspect is not an issue.....

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

2 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

You need to know

check this out

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Administrative Processing

Immigrant Visa Case Number:	CSBxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Case Created:	17-Jun-2014
Case Last Updated:	11-Jul-2017

 

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing. In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached. 

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.

 

Irrelevant to the topic and situation of the OP.

[TheSkywalkers 143]

On 7/20/2017 at 4:42 PM, slherbin said:

she sent an email and received the reply that it was returned because they believe we are trying to commit a fraud/and or we are already married, which is absurd.

Just wondering, why would they think that you are already married? Did you guys, by any chance, held a wedding ceremony (a ceremony without legalities, more like a celebration of the upcoming nuptials) and presented photos of that ceremony during the interview? The consul might misinterpret such photos as wedding photos and not just ceremony photos. Idk. Something tells me that one of the evidences  you have submitted convinced the consul that you guys are not following through the purpose of the visa you are applying for.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

not so

this is what happens in Morocco

this person provided 2 documents asked for and has been  in AP since 2014

the case is not denied as such but it allowed to die in libo

we, who have gone thru Casa embassy best know this

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

52 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

not so

this is what happens in Morocco

this person provided 2 documents asked for and has been  in AP since 2014

the case is not denied as such but it allowed to die in libo

we, who have gone thru Casa embassy best know this

STOP giving wrong advice.

Stop claiming just because you go through Casa you know best, ridiculous.

OP's petition (K1 case) has been returned and will be expired. Period.
What you posted has absolutely nothing to do with this topic.

This is about the 4-5 th time I asked you to stop posting irrelevant posts in various threads, all you do is cause confusion

when you post about returned cases.
Learn the basics between AP, returned K1's and returned spousal visas before misleading others here.
People have a hard enough time to understand the return process without you posting things that do not apply to their situation,
petition and process.

[jefraylee 18]

22 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

You need to know

check this out

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Administrative Processing

Immigrant Visa Case Number:	CSBxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Case Created:	17-Jun-2014
Case Last Updated:	11-Jul-2017

 

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing. In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached. 

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.

Also going through AP...Very stressful waiting waiting...DNA got to the embassy 29th May 2017 till date no call from them embassy...

[Maria1989 403]

1 hour ago, Ebunoluwa said:

STOP giving wrong advice.

Stop claiming just because you go through Casa you know best, ridiculous.

OP's petition (K1 case) has been returned and will be expired. Period.
What you posted has absolutely nothing to do with this topic.

This is about the 4-5 th time I asked you to stop posting irrelevant posts in various threads, all you do is cause confusion

when you post about returned cases.
Learn the basics between AP, returned K1's and returned spousal visas before misleading others here.
People have a hard enough time to understand the return process without you posting things that do not apply to their situation,
petition and process.

I was confused too.... Her comments have nothing to do with this thread... Who ever said these people were in AP. Their K-1 was returned for Fraud/other reasons.

 

Besides, I wouldn't even take advice from her, didnt she have to do like 4 petitions, IJS. Clearly don't take her advice, she is not even on the correct topic, and being argumentative. 

[Maria1989 403]

2 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

not so

this is what happens in Morocco

this person provided 2 documents asked for and has been  in AP since 2014

the case is not denied as such but it allowed to die in libo

we, who have gone thru Casa embassy best know this

The OP is not in AP... She was'nt asked for any documents. Her petition has been returned to the USCIS. You are on the wrong thread and/or giving bad advice. 

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

******  Being in AP is very different from your case being sent back state side, and the K1 denial is handled differently from the CR-1 process denial.  Additionally, different embassies handle doubtful cases very differently.  Please do not comment unless you have personal experience similar to Op, or know what you are talking about otherwise; wrong advice can do more harm than good. ******