Instant marriage after divorce.

[Cathi 5,757]

You still haven't answered my question about whether or not you we truthful to the Imam and told him that she had not been divorced for at least three months. You literally cannot move on with ANYTHING if you lied in order to get married right away. It is against Islam,  you will get caught and then you'll be stuck. 

[AroojandAmin 7]

On 9/11/2020 at 5:05 AM, Simon11221 said:

Yeah but what about the baby we have? we just ruined a baby’s life just so get me there. It doesn’t make any sense if you think officer will ask me this. 

People here are rude and ask harsh questions like they’re visa officers themselves. Have faith and God willing all will go in your favor. Make sure you show them when your wife originally filed for divorce and if the processing took long and when she started living separately from her ex husband. 

[stringpuller 74]

On 9/11/2020 at 5:34 PM, Orangesapples said:

The burden of proof here is on a bona fide marriage, not a good, strong marriage. Whether your marriage is good, or strong, or happy is of no concern to USCIS or the consulate. 

True and this is exactly the way it should be. Getting into a COs opinion i think could be bad for immigration 

[Crazy Cat 41,898]

6 hours ago, AroojandAmin said:

People here are rude and ask harsh questions like they’re visa officers themselves. Have faith and God willing all will go in your favor. Make sure you show them when your wife originally filed for divorce and if the processing took long and when she started living separately from her ex husband. 

We have seen MANY cases like this one over the years.  This case has multiple red flags which WILL draw scrutiny from the Consulate Officer.  Many times, these cases require a lot of money and time to resolve.  That is just the honest, harsh  truth. The timing of the divorce will likely be only one of the issues.

 

Sometimes, these cases with multiple red flags are returned for reconsideration and rebuttal by the petitioner and applicant.  This takes many months just to receive the letter from the consulate explaining the issues.  If an attorney is hired to help in the appeal, then the cost can be several thousand dollars.

Edited September 14, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

We have seen MANY cases like this one over the years.  This case has multiple red flags which WILL draw scrutiny from the Consulate Officer.  Many times, these cases require a lot of money and time to resolve.  That is just the honest, harsh  truth. The timing of the divorce will likely be only one of the issues.

 

Sometimes, these cases with multiple red flags are returned for reconsideration and rebuttal by the petitioner and applicant.  This takes many months just to receive the letter from the consulate explaining the issues.  If an attorney is hired to help in the appeal, then the cost can be several thousand dollars.

Exactly. Having faith is all very well, but understanding the kind of questions USCIS/the embassy may have and the evidence they might require is of infinitely more practical use.

[Just Paul 4,595]

On 9/13/2020 at 10:01 AM, Appy said:

Because my interviewing embassy was the UK? The passport I applied with is also from a developing country. I’m not sure how much different it is since the only variant is the interviewing location. Otherwise we both got married very soon after the petitioner’s divorce was finalised, we both applied with a developing country Muslim passport, we both have age and culture difference. Of course if interviewing location is the defining factor then that is a huge difference. I can’t help but wonder if it’s OP’s language that is giving him the answers that he is receiving. 
 

I see where you got that ESTA comment. I didn’t sEe the need to correct the officer but I actually do not have an ESTA. I was entering from London so I think that’s where his assumption came from. 

 

On 9/13/2020 at 9:41 AM, Appy said:

My husband transferred there to do a DCF. 

 

We did our DCF in a 3rd country as well.  We also had a few red flags, primarily being age. Doing a DCF in a 3rd country means that the "consulate" rules of the country of chargeability and the interviewing country get combined.  They can ask questions regarding how your marriage is received back home as well as how you handle religious and cultural differences.  Come interview time make sure the petitioner is available also.  If I hadn't have been there waiting, it would have taken a few more months to get our visa.

[Appy 38]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

 

 

We did our DCF in a 3rd country as well.  We also had a few red flags, primarily being age. Doing a DCF in a 3rd country means that the "consulate" rules of the country of chargeability and the interviewing country get combined.  They can ask questions regarding how your marriage is received back home as well as how you handle religious and cultural differences.  Come interview time make sure the petitioner is available also.  If I hadn't have been there waiting, it would have taken a few more months to get our visa.

That makes sense. We already had our interview. My husband wasn’t allowed in and the CO didn’t ask me anything except how we met and why we decided to get married. 

[Ontarkie 14,231]

2 hours ago, Appy said:

That makes sense. We already had our interview. My husband wasn’t allowed in and the CO didn’t ask me anything except how we met and why we decided to get married. 

I think the biggest thing here between your case and the OP is being able to do DCF it also meant you were living together. Not just a couple visits, living together makes the biggest and best form of evidence. 

 

[Appy 38]

13 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

I think the biggest thing here between your case and the OP is being able to do DCF it also meant you were living together. Not just a couple visits, living together makes the biggest and best form of evidence. 

 

That is true. Although at the time of interview we had only been doing so for 4 months, I did visit the US a lot. 

[SalishSea 17,839]

11 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

We also had a few red flags, primarily being age.

Age difference (older male) seems to be the norm when it comes to Filipinas, even thought you interviewed in CJD. Plus, your wife was also quite well-travelled, IIRC.

 

Notable age difference (older female) in a high fraud country is one of the reddest of flags.

[DoodBoy 6]

hmm can the petitioner accompany beneficiary during interview? or during interview they only allow 1 person @ the window.

 

I say, If they could allow petitioner to accompany & answer any question they may have, it can make life of everyone easier.  I'd say 50%  petitioners wouldn't mind showing up, if this improves chances & avoid delays for all stakholders. 

[pm5k 129]

I may be late, but I am posting this in case this has not already been mentioned:

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html

 

There is a mandatory 90 day period between when a divorce is initialized and finalized.  If someone had an "instant" divorce, and then married within 10 days, this would be problematic with regards to immigration.

[geowrian 22,337]

12 hours ago, DoodBoy said:

hmm can the petitioner accompany beneficiary during interview? or during interview they only allow 1 person @ the window.

 

I say, If they could allow petitioner to accompany & answer any question they may have, it can make life of everyone easier.  I'd say 50%  petitioners wouldn't mind showing up, if this improves chances & avoid delays for all stakholders. 

Varies by embassy/consulate. Some allow it, some won't allow them to the window, and some won't allow them in building where they conduct interviews.