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| London, United Kingdom |  Review on October 17, 2008: |
stevi1123
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
My NIGERIAN fiance was completely de-humanized during his interview. There were 16 applicants there for interview. My fiance arrived at 7am for his 8am interview appointment. It was not until close to 2:30pm before he was called.
When he first arrived, he noticed another Nigerian man there too. Out of ALL of the applicants, everyone was asked to sign the courier form EXCEPT for the two Nigerians. It was then that my fiance whispered to the other Nigerian "something is not right." Boy, was he correct!
All of our documents were EXCELLENT. The nice British gentleman who collect the documents upon arrival commented on how organized our folders were. There was nothing wrong with ANYTHING.
The American female officer who conducted the interview asked my fiance questions like " What is the name of the school that your fiance's children attend"  "What is the name of the food market that your fiance buys food in the U.S." "What are the names of your fiance's 4 closest friends." "Where will you and your fiance' sleep if you move into here house." Plus, even more "personal" questions about our personal relationship.
Everything changed the moment he was called for the interview (about 6 hours after he arrived). My fiance said that he could feel "rejection" the moment the lady looked into his eyes at the beginning of the interview. The woman never smiled, never spoke in a kind tone to him. She did, however keep a "smirk" on her face during the INTERROGATION. She doubted each and every answer he gave to her, and when he answered "I don't know" she took the time to write it down on her notes. He could also here the others around him being interviewed. All of the other 14 people being interviewed left the Embassy "approved." My fiance and the other Nigerian man left with blue slips.
The final reason given on his blue slip was "suspended" pending receipt of both UK and Nigerian police reports. But he had submitted fresh reports (just about 7 weeks old-obtained AFTER NOA2) of both countries. Now, he has to do that all over again.It was such a difficult and expensive task the first time, having to arrange for family to get his Nigerian police report.
My fiance is a GOOD MAN. The problem is that in all of his life (40 years old) he has NEVER experienced the sting of American Racial Prejudice.....until today. I cried and weeped for him, because, sadly, when/if he does get here, he will REALLY get a wake-up call. Just wait until he meets my next door neighbor. And I live in OHIO of all places.
Also, on the blue slip, he is asked to send back his passport with the police certificates, so we are praying that he will be approved then.
And.....as he got up to leave, the female officer said "You have a slim chance of getting your visa." Imagine being told that, and not really understanding the sarcasm and the double meaning that could be inferred by such a statement. I had to attempt to explain to him what that woman meant, but Heaven only knows the actual outcome. God PLEASE bless America!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #3470