Explaining 221g for K1 on I-485

[andyazcu 230]

Hi all,

We received a 221g at the K1 interview because my fiancé was missing the divorce annotation on his previous marriage certificate and we were put into AP. We got the annotation added through the court, submitted updated documents to the consul, and K1 was approved. 

 

Now we are starting to fill out I-485 and on Page 10, Part 8, Question 15 asks "Have you EVER been denied a visa to the United States?" Assume we will check "Yes" and then explain the situation above on the last page.

 

Our question is: Should we include additional documents in our package to further support our explanation (i.e. annotated marriage certificate, 221g letter)? Or will just the divorce decree suffice (as that's what the instructions say to submit as proof of termination of prior marriage)? 

 

Thanks!

[K.T 34]

AP does not mean you guys are denied. It might have been result as denied but it is not for your case. 

[Ayrton 965]

1 hour ago, andyazcu said:

Hi all,

We received a 221g at the K1 interview because my fiancé was missing the divorce annotation on his previous marriage certificate and we were put into AP. We got the annotation added through the court, submitted updated documents to the consul, and K1 was approved. 

 

Now we are starting to fill out I-485 and on Page 10, Part 8, Question 15 asks "Have you EVER been denied a visa to the United States?" Assume we will check "Yes" and then explain the situation above on the last page.

 

Our question is: Should we include additional documents in our package to further support our explanation (i.e. annotated marriage certificate, 221g letter)? Or will just the divorce decree suffice (as that's what the instructions say to submit as proof of termination of prior marriage)? 

 

Thanks!

How was it denied if you're in the US now and applying for AOS?

 

Denied means you would have started the whole K1 process again.

 

Nothing to explain about the 221g on the AOS application.

[andyazcu 230]

19 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

How was it denied if you're in the US now and applying for AOS?

 

Denied means you would have started the whole K1 process again.

 

Nothing to explain about the 221g on the AOS application.

Okay thanks. I thought a 221g was technically a denial (albeit a soft one)? That's why we're asking. The 221g letter we received at the interview says "Please be advised that for U.S. visa law purposes, including ESTA, this decision constitutes a denial of a visa".

 

Yes, we were approved afterwards, but we were also "denied" first. Our question is around whether or not we need to provide evidence of this. 

[NKDL 150]

On 1/10/2020 at 12:23 PM, andyazcu said:

Okay thanks. I thought a 221g was technically a denial (albeit a soft one)? That's why we're asking. The 221g letter we received at the interview says "Please be advised that for U.S. visa law purposes, including ESTA, this decision constitutes a denial of a visa".

 

Yes, we were approved afterwards, but we were also "denied" first. Our question is around whether or not we need to provide evidence of this. 

I'm in similar situation, received a 221g for more documents - sent them in got approved - now im finalising aos packet and am unsure whther to click yes or no for have i ever been denied a visa because of the 221g - what did you say - yes or no? Thank you

[Tonyd 0]

So what did you finally answer in the I-48Y YES OR NO 

[Chrinikki 5]

On 1/10/2020 at 1:23 PM, andyazcu said:

Okay thanks. I thought a 221g was technically a denial (albeit a soft one)? That's why we're asking. The 221g letter we received at the interview says "Please be advised that for U.S. visa law purposes, including ESTA, this decision constitutes a denial of a visa".

 

Yes, we were approved afterwards, but we were also "denied" first. Our question is around whether or not we need to provide evidence of this. 

I know this is an old thread but i had a similar question with mixed answers. I'm just wondering if you are even still on here if you had any issues at your interview if you answered "No". Because i too received a 221(g) White form regarding them not having received my medical exam yet. so on sure as to put yes and provide the 221(g) or say no.

 

Thanks.

[TBoneTX 45,656]

Old thread closed; last poster has own thread.