Visa refused and being sent to fraud office

[Cathi 5,745]

The biggest red flag, and it's a BIG one, is that you have not seen your wife for 3 years. You cannot use COVID as an excuse at this point, people have been able to travel freely for well over a year. It is not normal for a married couple to not have seen each other for such a long time, COVID or not. They only way to overcome this, if it's even possible at this point, is to spend A LOT of time in person ASAP.

[Mayor73ng 8]

Don't let anyone put fear on you, once your documents is ok there is nothing happening in fraud unit. If they asked you to get a co sponsor documents get them and send it forward it to them as they might advice. After they done their process and investigation they might invite you for a second interview with your wife at the fraud unit Dept. Your wife will be interviewed on phone. do not allow anyone to scare you off fraud unit. I have been there for my second interview at the fraud unit for (FPU). I can tell you that second interview is far better than first interview. Just do what they asked you to do by getting your Co sponsor and wait for their next response.

[Disteny 39]

Did you take everything that proves a strong relationship with your wife? eg. exchanging emails. photos together and photos with family. You have to prove that the marriage is genuine .

[Akin Michael 12]

On 7/31/2023 at 12:55 PM, Mayor73ng said:

Don't let anyone put fear on you, once your documents is ok there is nothing happening in fraud unit. If they asked you to get a co sponsor documents get them and send it forward it to them as they might advice. After they done their process and investigation they might invite you for a second interview with your wife at the fraud unit Dept. Your wife will be interviewed on phone. do not allow anyone to scare you off fraud unit. I have been there for my second interview at the fraud unit for (FPU). I can tell you that second interview is far better than first interview. Just do what they asked you to do by getting your Co sponsor and wait for their next response.

Thanks sir, this is very interesting and am really elated right now. Have been given the second interview date. Pls what are the questions they asked from you if you can still remember?

[Crazy Cat 41,770]

Within the last couple years, the FBI has arrested a number of people involved in Nigerian Marriage Scams in the US.  Nigerian cases get a lot of scrutiny. The US consulate knows exactly what to look for in these misrepresentation cases. No visitation within the last several years is a big problem, imho.  

[Lemonslice 4,828]

3 hours ago, Akin Michael said:

Thanks sir, this is very interesting and am really elated right now. Have been given the second interview date. Pls what are the questions they asked from you if you can still remember?

Is your wife going to be with you for the second interview?

[Akin Michael 12]

9 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Is your wife going to be with you for the second interview?

No. 

[Akin Michael 12]

Just now, Akin Michael said:

No. 

We will be interviewed simultaneously. 

11 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Within the last couple years, the FBI has arrested a number of people involved in Nigerian Marriage Scams in the US.  Nigerian cases get a lot of scrutiny. The US consulate knows exactly what to look for in these misrepresentation cases. No visitation within the last several years is a big problem, imho.  

It won't be a problem. 

[Lemonslice 4,828]

1 minute ago, Akin Michael said:

No. 

Was she able to visit since your last interview?

[Lemonslice 4,828]

20 minutes ago, Akin Michael said:

We will be interviewed simultaneously. 

It won't be a problem. 

Well, you seem confident, good luck to you both. 

Please come back to update us. 

[Redro 4,611]

13 hours ago, Akin Michael said:

Thanks sir, this is very interesting and am really elated right now. Have been given the second interview date. Pls what are the questions they asked from you if you can still remember?

They will probably ask you basic questions about her life. And ask you basic questions about your life. 

Then they will ask her the same questions and see how they match. 

They will probably also ask you questions that related to the bonafide evidence you provided in your I130 application. 

[Akin Michael 12]

On 7/31/2023 at 10:19 PM, Disteny said:

Did you take everything that proves a strong relationship with your wife? eg. exchanging emails. photos together and photos with family. You have to prove that the marriage is genuine .

Yes of course. Registry and engagement photos. 

[Crazy Cat 41,770]

9 hours ago, Akin Michael said:

Registry and engagement photos

Photos more than 3 years old and registry do not prove a strong relationship.  

[Mayor73ng 8]

oga stop putting panic on people, and stop making it looks like Nigeria is a bad country.. if they will issue you a visa they will no matter any country you come from their process is the same. No country is superior than any country when it comes to Immigrant visa. 

On 8/2/2023 at 2:00 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Within the last couple years, the FBI has arrested a number of people involved in Nigerian Marriage Scams in the US.  Nigerian cases get a lot of scrutiny. The US consulate knows exactly what to look for in these misrepresentation cases. No visitation within the last several years is a big problem, imho.  

 

[Crazy Cat 41,770]

15 hours ago, Mayor73ng said:

oga stop putting panic on people, and stop making it looks like Nigeria is a bad country.. if they will issue you a visa they will no matter any country you come from their process is the same. No country is superior than any country when it comes to Immigrant visa. 

 

If you think certain consulates aren't more difficult than others, you are kidding yourself.  Nigeria gets a lot of extra scrutiny.  What I said true.

 

Edited August 4, 2023 by Crazy Cat