Next steps right after being denied for a K-1

[CJlove 147]

I am so sorry this happened to you... I hope the CR1 works out for the both you. Wish you luck. 

[MMatrimony 306]

I am sorry for what has happened to you however I’m sure you will overcome this . As everyone is stating , FaceTime is essential for this embassy. I meet my spouse during the same time frame as yours , however I know it’s expensive but find a way to spend more time . It’s the only way to be successful with this journey and move forward with y’all life . I’ve had 2 red flags ( married on the first visit , applied for visitors visa in 2017) . However I married in 2016 : we just recently passed the 2 year mark on 11/11 and I been to Ghana 5 times and we took a international visit once : 6 meet ups ! 

Also its necessary to send quality evidence . I can send you a checkpoint via DM if you want 

best wishes to you and your guy

[WandY 430]

17 hours ago, Leilajohns73 said:

 ...about the Visa then to the second white guy 30's who didn't look at evidence just starts questioning him about me, my job, my children and how did he feel about being a stepdad, then...

So, it's a race thing? Since you mentioned the U.S. consulate officer's color, maybe you should file a discrimination lawsuit. Or maybe you should realize that visas are not a right, they are a privilege. They have a job to do and the questions they ask may seem irrelevant to you, but they are not - he saw red flags. And in Ghana, many cases are fraudulent. I saw the same thing in Vietnam and had to answer some very personal questions. I agree with others - marry and file CR-1.

[ChrisPapa 4]

Hey Leila,

  I am in the same boat as you.  My fiancee went for an interview in Pakistan, but she was denied fiancee visa and accused of having a sham relationship with me.  I will goto PK to get married and refile.  But by the time all is said and done, I dont think my parents will be around to see her in the U.S.  

[Mrsamoah2019 593]

Sorry to hear this...reason why I didn't do a K1......file a CR1 and make more visits and u should be fine. Next month will be my 3rd trip. I pray to God that is enough to satisfy them

[dray 20]

On 11/18/2018 at 10:45 AM, WandY said:

So, it's a race thing? Since you mentioned the U.S. consulate officer's color, maybe you should file a discrimination lawsuit. Or maybe you should realize that visas are not a right, they are a privilege. They have a job to do and the questions they ask may seem irrelevant to you, but they are not - he saw red flags. And in Ghana, many cases are fraudulent. I saw the same thing in Vietnam and had to answer some very personal questions. I agree with others - marry and file CR-1.

 calm down . she was only describing the guy's appearance and age so the next person on here that goes thru that consulate knows who to be extra careful with . 

[geowrian 22,338]

Always be prepared regardless of what CO you get.

[Boiler 46,198]

Begs the question how that information allows you to identify someone?

[Leilajohns73 5]

On 11/18/2018 at 7:08 AM, CJlove said:

I am so sorry this happened to you... I hope the CR1 works out for the both you. Wish you luck. 

Thank you so much

[Leilajohns73 5]

On 11/18/2018 at 11:26 AM, MrsMensah said:

I am sorry for what has happened to you however I’m sure you will overcome this . As everyone is stating , FaceTime is essential for this embassy. I meet my spouse during the same time frame as yours , however I know it’s expensive but find a way to spend more time . It’s the only way to be successful with this journey and move forward with y’all life . I’ve had 2 red flags ( married on the first visit , applied for visitors visa in 2017) . However I married in 2016 : we just recently passed the 2 year mark on 11/11 and I been to Ghana 5 times and we took a international visit once : 6 meet ups ! 

Also its necessary to send quality evidence . I can send you a checkpoint via DM if you want 

best wishes to you and your guy

Yes please I am trying to do my homework on the cr-1 can't go through this hurt ever again trying to visit three times this yr,  one will be away from Ghana.....

Edited November 20, 2018 by Leilajohns73

[Leilajohns73 5]

Why won't your parents be around that sounds so sad...... I wanted my dad to walk me but now he won't he has dementia,  Parkinson's and now a mass on his brain.....I just pray,  this is soooo terrible that the states works like this and that these embassies are so corrupt.... they can't define your love for your significant other or your significant Other's Love For You. But, if you have money there's always a back door. Found that out as well but I chose to do it the right way. 

[geowrian 22,338]

1 minute ago, Leilajohns73 said:

this is soooo terrible that the states works like this and that these embassies are so corrupt.... they can't define your love for your significant other or your significant Other's Love For You. But, if you have money there's always a back door. Found that out as well but I chose to do it the right way. 

Where is the corruption in the OP's case? The CO may have been hard on their case (due to the specific circumstances + abuse by others in the past), but nothing sounds even remotely corrupt here.

True...money opens a lot of options. Like an investment visa. It doesn't open any doors for family-based immigration, though.

[Leilajohns73 5]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Where is the corruption in the OP's case? The CO may have been hard on their case (due to the specific circumstances + abuse by others in the past), but nothing sounds even remotely corrupt here.

True...money opens a lot of options. Like an investment visa. It doesn't open any doors for family-based immigration, though.

Please first off my response was not for you but since you insisted on someone else's response Sir, first off you don't know anything but what I wrote not what happened after or how corrupt they may or not corrupt Ghana embassy is you only speaking from YOUR experience there if you even have any there...... so have a nice day I will not waste a moment more........

[Boiler 46,198]

Not sure anybody has ever said the US Embassy is corrupt, well there was that fake one some time back. They just have more interesting cases to review it seems.

[geowrian 22,338]

34 minutes ago, Leilajohns73 said:

Please first off my response was not for you but since you insisted on someone else's response Sir, first off you don't know anything but what I wrote not what happened after or how corrupt they may or not corrupt Ghana embassy is you only speaking from YOUR experience there if you even have any there...... so have a nice day I will not waste a moment more........

Public forum, peer-reviewed responses. 'nuff said.

An unsubstantiated claim of corruption was made. The record was corrected.