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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,045

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4 minutes ago, Ram&Nel said:

have you heard anything back from them

how long ago did you do this

January 2019

 

Yes, she is in the USA 

 

Took them 2 to 3 weeks to respond but they granted the second interview 

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4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

January 2019

 

Yes, she is in the USA 

 

Took them 2 to 3 weeks to respond but they granted the second interview 

ok thank you i will do that today and hope for the best.

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3 hours ago, payxibka said:

Sent an email to the IV unit requesting a consulate general review.   In my mail I explained where I thought the interview went wrong and requested a second interview

I am assuming it all worked out for you and you had a favorable outcome afterwards? Exactly how did you do this please? it will help others in similar situation, as a point of reference. In Manila the only way to contact USEM is through the call center or via email to IVmanilareplies@state.gov but all one would expect to get as a reply is a template answer. Could you please explain how to exactly ask for a consulate general review, what email address to send to, what to say, is it as simple as "this and this happened during my interview, etc ..etc.. therefore humbly requesting for a second interview" ?? sorry I have a lot of questions..

Jun 10, 2019 First Interview at US Embassy Manila, 07:40 AM resulted to refusal pending:

1. I-601 Waiver for Inadmissibility
2. 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage (send with Passport)
Jun 19, 2019 Sent 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage (send with Passport)
Jun 20, 2019 Courier delivery of 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage and Passport
Jun 21, 2019 Sent I-601 Waiver package to USCIS Nebraska Service Center
Jun 23, 2019 Courier confirmed delivery of I-601 Waiver
Jun 24, 2019 USCIS receipt of I-601 Waiver
Jun 25, 2019 US Embassy Manila receipt of 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage and Passport
Jul 3, 2019 Filed for USCIS expedite processing of I-601 Waiver
Jul 15, 2019 USCIS denied request for expedite of I-601 Waiver
Jul 25, 2019 Filed for NEW request for USCIS expedite processing of I-601 Waiver
Aug 9, 2019 USCIS approval of I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility
Aug 9, 2019 US Embassy Manila receipt of notification from USCIS of Approved I-601 Waiver
Aug 14, 2019 CEAC status is Administrative Processing
Aug 19, 31, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 3, 4, 6, 11, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 12, 2019 Reached out to Cong. Napolitano
Sep 13, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 14, 2019 Received letter dated Sep 10. Your visa application is refused for Administrative Processing. You will be informed when processing is complete.
Sep 16, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 17, 2019 Cong. Napolitano forwarded response by Embassy dated Sep 16, XXXXX case is pending the completion of administrative processing in order to verify her qualifications for this visa.

Sep 17 & 30, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 7 & 8, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 11,17, 22, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 29, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

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2 hours ago, DAWme said:

I am assuming it all worked out for you and you had a favorable outcome afterwards? Exactly how did you do this please? it will help others in similar situation, as a point of reference. In Manila the only way to contact USEM is through the call center or via email to IVmanilareplies@state.gov but all one would expect to get as a reply is a template answer. Could you please explain how to exactly ask for a consulate general review, what email address to send to, what to say, is it as simple as "this and this happened during my interview, etc ..etc.. therefore humbly requesting for a second interview" ?? sorry I have a lot of questions..

i understand you. we are in the same boat. i dont have a clue as to even why we were denied. hoping iys just a clerical error on the embassy part. this is very disheartening. hopefully someone who has gone through this can share a good way to turn this around

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3 hours ago, DAWme said:

I am assuming it all worked out for you and you had a favorable outcome afterwards? Exactly how did you do this please? it will help others in similar situation, as a point of reference. In Manila the only way to contact USEM is through the call center or via email to IVmanilareplies@state.gov but all one would expect to get as a reply is a template answer. Could you please explain how to exactly ask for a consulate general review, what email address to send to, what to say, is it as simple as "this and this happened during my interview, etc ..etc.. therefore humbly requesting for a second interview" ?? sorry I have a lot of questions..

There is no template to follow, and my facts are not your facts.

 

I simply debriefed with my now wife and had her take me through the entire interview to the best of her recollection.  We were not given a reason for the denial but after the debriefing and since there were no technical ineligiblilities, it had to be lack of a bonafide relationship.  Nothing else made sense.   

 

When I crafted my email,  I tried very hard to keep any emotion out of my explanation and stuck to just the facts as I understood them. 

 

After pleading the facts, I simply request an immediate review and offered to be present for a second interview. 

 

I thought I had a better chance of winning the Powerball.  After a couple weeks we got an email telling her to come in for a second interview 

YMMV

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1 hour ago, payxibka said:

There is no template to follow, and my facts are not your facts.

 

I simply debriefed with my now wife and had her take me through the entire interview to the best of her recollection.  We were not given a reason for the denial but after the debriefing and since there were no technical ineligiblilities, it had to be lack of a bonafide relationship.  Nothing else made sense.   

 

When I crafted my email,  I tried very hard to keep any emotion out of my explanation and stuck to just the facts as I understood them. 

 

After pleading the facts, I simply request an immediate review and offered to be present for a second interview. 

 

I thought I had a better chance of winning the Powerball.  After a couple weeks we got an email telling her to come in for a second interview 

Thank you for sharing, this detail should be enough to guide any concerned parties. I understand that every situation is different but at least this is somewhere to start.

Jun 10, 2019 First Interview at US Embassy Manila, 07:40 AM resulted to refusal pending:

1. I-601 Waiver for Inadmissibility
2. 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage (send with Passport)
Jun 19, 2019 Sent 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage (send with Passport)
Jun 20, 2019 Courier delivery of 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage and Passport
Jun 21, 2019 Sent I-601 Waiver package to USCIS Nebraska Service Center
Jun 23, 2019 Courier confirmed delivery of I-601 Waiver
Jun 24, 2019 USCIS receipt of I-601 Waiver
Jun 25, 2019 US Embassy Manila receipt of 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage and Passport
Jul 3, 2019 Filed for USCIS expedite processing of I-601 Waiver
Jul 15, 2019 USCIS denied request for expedite of I-601 Waiver
Jul 25, 2019 Filed for NEW request for USCIS expedite processing of I-601 Waiver
Aug 9, 2019 USCIS approval of I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility
Aug 9, 2019 US Embassy Manila receipt of notification from USCIS of Approved I-601 Waiver
Aug 14, 2019 CEAC status is Administrative Processing
Aug 19, 31, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 3, 4, 6, 11, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 12, 2019 Reached out to Cong. Napolitano
Sep 13, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 14, 2019 Received letter dated Sep 10. Your visa application is refused for Administrative Processing. You will be informed when processing is complete.
Sep 16, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 17, 2019 Cong. Napolitano forwarded response by Embassy dated Sep 16, XXXXX case is pending the completion of administrative processing in order to verify her qualifications for this visa.

Sep 17 & 30, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 7 & 8, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 11,17, 22, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 29, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

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3 hours ago, payxibka said:

There is no template to follow, and my facts are not your facts.

 

I simply debriefed with my now wife and had her take me through the entire interview to the best of her recollection.  We were not given a reason for the denial but after the debriefing and since there were no technical ineligiblilities, it had to be lack of a bonafide relationship.  Nothing else made sense.   

 

When I crafted my email,  I tried very hard to keep any emotion out of my explanation and stuck to just the facts as I understood them. 

 

After pleading the facts, I simply request an immediate review and offered to be present for a second interview. 

 

I thought I had a better chance of winning the Powerball.  After a couple weeks we got an email telling her to come in for a second interview 

BTW did you attend the second interview?

Jun 10, 2019 First Interview at US Embassy Manila, 07:40 AM resulted to refusal pending:

1. I-601 Waiver for Inadmissibility
2. 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage (send with Passport)
Jun 19, 2019 Sent 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage (send with Passport)
Jun 20, 2019 Courier delivery of 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage and Passport
Jun 21, 2019 Sent I-601 Waiver package to USCIS Nebraska Service Center
Jun 23, 2019 Courier confirmed delivery of I-601 Waiver
Jun 24, 2019 USCIS receipt of I-601 Waiver
Jun 25, 2019 US Embassy Manila receipt of 221G Document on Advisory on Marriage and Passport
Jul 3, 2019 Filed for USCIS expedite processing of I-601 Waiver
Jul 15, 2019 USCIS denied request for expedite of I-601 Waiver
Jul 25, 2019 Filed for NEW request for USCIS expedite processing of I-601 Waiver
Aug 9, 2019 USCIS approval of I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility
Aug 9, 2019 US Embassy Manila receipt of notification from USCIS of Approved I-601 Waiver
Aug 14, 2019 CEAC status is Administrative Processing
Aug 19, 31, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 3, 4, 6, 11, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 12, 2019 Reached out to Cong. Napolitano
Sep 13, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 14, 2019 Received letter dated Sep 10. Your visa application is refused for Administrative Processing. You will be informed when processing is complete.
Sep 16, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same
Sep 17, 2019 Cong. Napolitano forwarded response by Embassy dated Sep 16, XXXXX case is pending the completion of administrative processing in order to verify her qualifications for this visa.

Sep 17 & 30, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 7 & 8, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 11,17, 22, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

Oct 29, 2019 CEAC "Case Last Updated Date" change but status is the same

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4 hours ago, payxibka said:

There is no template to follow, and my facts are not your facts.

 

I simply debriefed with my now wife and had her take me through the entire interview to the best of her recollection.  We were not given a reason for the denial but after the debriefing and since there were no technical ineligiblilities, it had to be lack of a bonafide relationship.  Nothing else made sense.   

 

When I crafted my email,  I tried very hard to keep any emotion out of my explanation and stuck to just the facts as I understood them. 

 

After pleading the facts, I simply request an immediate review and offered to be present for a second interview. 

 

I thought I had a better chance of winning the Powerball.  After a couple weeks we got an email telling her to come in for a second interview 

What a trooper you are!


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payxibka   10,045

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6 hours ago, DAWme said:

BTW did you attend the second interview?

I did not nor was it requested.   By the time we were notified of a second chance,  I had already booked the wedding trip and it was going to be tight to get that done in the days I would be in country.   We simply couldn't follow a dual path.  I told my wife if she wanted to go after the k1, she needed to do it.   She  agreed and did it 

YMMV

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