URGENT: Need help preventing fradulent visa from proceeding

[CVincent901 22]

I posted the other day about my very unfortunate situation regarding my soon-to-be-ex-wife's visa application. The situation is that we are separated and planning to divorce, but we are still legally married, and we are scheduled for an interview at the embassy THIS THURSDAY. I learned through the responses to my inquiry that I am on the verge of committing immigration fraud, and I now wish to take all possible steps to prevent the process from moving forward. The problem is that my wife refuses to cooperate and is planning to go forward with the interview without me. She has all of the documents and she is the only one with access to the embassy appointments website, so I cannot cancel the interview without her cooperation.

 

I am planning on writing an email to the embassy tonight and calling them on the phone tomorrow. I am also thinking of going there in person tomorrow just to make sure I cover all of my bases (although I doubt I will be able to speak to anyone since I don't have an appointment). My fear is that my email may not get read in time and/or I may not be able to get anyone on the phone. Does anyone have any advice for other steps I should take to make sure the embassy is fully aware of the situation before my wife shows up for the interview on Thursday?

[pushbrk 13,027]

7 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

I posted the other day about my very unfortunate situation regarding my soon-to-be-ex-wife's visa application. The situation is that we are separated and planning to divorce, but we are still legally married, and we are scheduled for an interview at the embassy THIS THURSDAY. I learned through the responses to my inquiry that I am on the verge of committing immigration fraud, and I now wish to take all possible steps to prevent the process from moving forward. The problem is that my wife refuses to cooperate and is planning to go forward with the interview without me. She has all of the documents and she is the only one with access to the embassy appointments website, so I cannot cancel the interview without her cooperation.

 

I am planning on writing an email to the embassy tonight and calling them on the phone tomorrow. I am also thinking of going there in person tomorrow just to make sure I cover all of my bases (although I doubt I will be able to speak to anyone since I don't have an appointment). My fear is that my email may not get read in time and/or I may not be able to get anyone on the phone. Does anyone have any advice for other steps I should take to make sure the embassy is fully aware of the situation before my wife shows up for the interview on Thursday?

Not aware of anything else you can do, but I think you would be blameless, once you do all that.  

[SalishSea 18,016]

11 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

I posted the other day about my very unfortunate situation regarding my soon-to-be-ex-wife's visa application. The situation is that we are separated and planning to divorce, but we are still legally married, and we are scheduled for an interview at the embassy THIS THURSDAY. I learned through the responses to my inquiry that I am on the verge of committing immigration fraud, and I now wish to take all possible steps to prevent the process from moving forward. The problem is that my wife refuses to cooperate and is planning to go forward with the interview without me. She has all of the documents and she is the only one with access to the embassy appointments website, so I cannot cancel the interview without her cooperation.

 

I am planning on writing an email to the embassy tonight and calling them on the phone tomorrow. I am also thinking of going there in person tomorrow just to make sure I cover all of my bases (although I doubt I will be able to speak to anyone since I don't have an appointment). My fear is that my email may not get read in time and/or I may not be able to get anyone on the phone. Does anyone have any advice for other steps I should take to make sure the embassy is fully aware of the situation before my wife shows up for the interview on Thursday?

I have seen this advice here on VJ:  you can send an email, with something in the subject line like “URGENT/FRAUD” with your spouse’s name or A #.

 

btw, immigrant visas aren’t given same-day.   There will be a period of administrative processing.   
 

Another option would be to send an urgent message to your US senator/congressperson, to see if they can get a message to the consulate quickly.

 

So you’re in her country now?   And you signed the affidavit of support, etc?

 

I would thinking showing up would work as well; even if they don’t let you in, maybe explaining things to security would get a phone call made.

[CVincent901 22]

5 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I have seen this advice here on VJ:  you can send an email, with something in the subject line like “URGENT/FRAUD” with your spouse’s name or A #.

 

btw, immigrant visas aren’t given same-day.   There will be a period of administrative processing.   
 

Another option would be to send an urgent message to your US senator/congressperson, to see if they can get a message to the consulate quickly.

 

So you’re in her country now?   And you signed the affidavit of support, etc?

 

I would thinking showing up would work as well; even if they don’t let you in, maybe explaining things to security would get a phone call made.

Yes, I am in her country, and yes I signed the affidavit. (It was all legit at the time the paperwork was filed. The breakup happened subsequent to all of that.)

Thanks for the advice. If I don't get confirmation that my communications have been received I will go to the embassy on Thursday as well.

[SalishSea 18,016]

1 minute ago, CVincent901 said:

Yes, I am in her country, and yes I signed the affidavit. (It was all legit at the time the paperwork was filed. The breakup happened subsequent to all of that.)

Thanks for the advice. If I don't get confirmation that my communications have been received I will go to the embassy on Thursday as well.

Good luck and please let us know how it turns out.

[JeanneAdil 6,605]

2 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

Yes, I am in her country, and yes I signed the affidavit. (It was all legit at theythe time the paperwork was filed. The breakup happened subsequent to all of that.)

Thanks for the advice. If I don't get confirmation that my communications have been received I will go to the embassy on Thursday as well.

Be sure u tell the door officer u r withdrawing the affadivit of support

 

u can also contact ICE ,   they may be able to stop this from their side

You can call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to report the fraudulent conduct.

Edited October 31, 2022 by JeanneAdil

[Redro 4,611]

1 hour ago, CVincent901 said:

I posted the other day about my very unfortunate situation regarding my soon-to-be-ex-wife's visa application. The situation is that we are separated and planning to divorce, but we are still legally married, and we are scheduled for an interview at the embassy THIS THURSDAY. I learned through the responses to my inquiry that I am on the verge of committing immigration fraud, and I now wish to take all possible steps to prevent the process from moving forward. The problem is that my wife refuses to cooperate and is planning to go forward with the interview without me. She has all of the documents and she is the only one with access to the embassy appointments website, so I cannot cancel the interview without her cooperation.

 

I am planning on writing an email to the embassy tonight and calling them on the phone tomorrow. I am also thinking of going there in person tomorrow just to make sure I cover all of my bases (although I doubt I will be able to speak to anyone since I don't have an appointment). My fear is that my email may not get read in time and/or I may not be able to get anyone on the phone. Does anyone have any advice for other steps I should take to make sure the embassy is fully aware of the situation before my wife shows up for the interview on Thursday?

In your previous post you stated the interview was in January... 

Are you sure it is this Thursday? 

 

[Rocio0010 5,586]

What happened to you January interview?

 

[CVincent901 22]

38 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

In your previous post you stated the interview was in January... 

Are you sure it is this Thursday? 

 

I deliberately changed some of the details because I was unsure what I was going to do and didn't want anyone to be able to identify me based on the specific information I shared. Now that I am clear about what I need to do, I am less concerned with concealing the specific details. The interview was always scheduled for Thursday.

[Redro 4,611]

6 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

I deliberately changed some of the details because I was unsure what I was going to do and didn't want anyone to be able to identify me based on the specific information I shared. Now that I am clear about what I need to do, I am less concerned with concealing the specific details. The interview was always scheduled for Thursday.

Are you being truthful about the country being Argentina or is it another country? 
some countries allow the US citizen spouse to join the interview and enter the building. 
Also some countries require the beneficiary brings original copies related to the i864 while others don’t. 
If your partner is still scheduled for the interview, don’t give her the documents related to i864 and the visa won’t be approved until you give the consulate those documents. 
of course, if you have not been honest and the embassy is not In Argentina this advice will not be helpful. 

[CVincent901 22]

3 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

Are you being truthful about the country being Argentina or is it another country? 
some countries allow the US citizen spouse to join the interview and enter the building. 
Also some countries require the beneficiary brings original copies related to the i864 while others don’t. 
If your partner is still scheduled for the interview, don’t give her the documents related to i864 and the visa won’t be approved until you give the consulate those documents. 
of course, if you have not been honest and the embassy is not In Argentina this advice will not be helpful. 

No, I'm not in Argentina. I'm in Peru. My wife has all of the documents. I am going to call the embassy in the morning. I can't seem to find an email address on the embassy website.

Edited November 1, 2022 by CVincent901

[Rocio0010 5,586]

I understand wanting to keep your identifying info private, but the info you’re not giving is actually the info needed to provide you with sound advice. 

[Redro 4,611]

5 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

No, I'm not in Argentina. I'm in Peru. My wife has all of the documents. I am going to call the embassy in the morning. I can't seem to find an email address on the embassy website.

I wish you good luck. I would call the staff embassy tomorrow.

I would also send an email to the immigrant visa section.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LMA-Lima.html

do not give your wife any original documentation relating to you (i864/ tax transcripts/ proof of status/ domicile) 

this will slowdown the case as they won’t be able to approve her visa until they see ALL originals. 
I would also accompany her to the interview. They might allow you in…. Then you can speak to the CO directly. 

[CVincent901 22]

5 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

I understand wanting to keep your identifying info private, but the info you’re not giving is actually the info needed to provide you with sound advice. 

I understand. To be completely honest, when I wrote the original post I was still considering moving forward with the process. That's why I provided false information. I understand that wasn't the best thing to do. Now that I have decided what I need to do, I am no longer concerned with concealing the actual details.

[CVincent901 22]

Just now, ROK2USA said:

I wish you good luck. I would call the staff embassy tomorrow.

I would also send an email to the immigrant visa section.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LMA-Lima.html

do not give your wife any original documentation relating to you (i864/ tax transcripts/ proof of status/ domicile) 

this will slowdown the case as they won’t be able to approve her visa until they see ALL originals. 
I would also accompany her to the interview. They might allow you in…. Then you can speak to the CO directly. 

She already has all of the documents. If I am unable to get in touch with someone in the next 2 days I will go to the embassy and try to get into the interview.