Somorin#1:


While you await the most generous VO, please have your Husband go to the USCIS website and study expedite processing which is available for active military members who are going to be deployed. So if your Husband is going to go on another deployment then he should look into it.

Thank you both for your service to our nation (military Wives also serve the nation too, albeit indirectly).

VisaOfficer: Greetings! I am a U.S. Foreign Service Officer working in a Consular section in western Africa. I primarily handle Immigrant Visas and Diversity Visas. I've noticed a significant amount of discussion about visas on this website (yes, we read the websites ) and wanted to give people the opportunity to ask questions. I will check this site daily and make every effort to respond for the next two weeks, through Friday, July 26. [Edit: Let's make that August 8.] [Another edit: Okay, September 30!] [Well... until someone tells me to stop.]

Please note that I cannot answer questions about specific cases, nor may I reveal my identity or any personal information. Any responses in this forum are not to be taken as legally binding, as they will be based only on what you tell me in your questions, not on the information in any actual case. While I will attempt to explain U.S. immigration policies, any opinions expressed are my own views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.

I may not be able to respond to every post in this thread, and I will not answer abusive or insulting posts. Let's see how the conversation develops...

gogedda: Ok..Good day, this is my story, I have a lil bro (step bro) in the US, he got married 2months ago to a lady he met online while he was still in UK( the lady filed for him through the fiancee visa and they got married in US) and has just gotten his green card. Pls I want to know if he can file for me through the family preference immigrant visa but I read he has to be a US citizen first since he is currently a legalised permanent resident(LPR)?. Secondly how long will it take for his LPR to be converted to US citizen?. Lastly can both him and his wife submit financial documents to support the immigration process?.. Thanks and God bless

tuazor: Greetings to you Mr VO.
please i have this questions to ask

i was denied visa 3 times without the consular officer telling me why i got denied but rather handed me with a slip that reads

"thank you for your interest in travelling to the united states. this is to inform you that you have been found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under section 214(b) of the U.S. immigration and natiobality Act..."

The VO's never told me specifically why am not given the Visa as this same slip was given to almost anyone who got denied thus making it generic

am applying again since i need to go to school january next year. my question now is:
1. when filling the new DS160, what reason do i give that i was denied previously.

please i need answers to this asap as i am about filling a new ds160 and probably book for appointment soon. thanks

Hey how long are u waiting before reapplying...3 times come on!!!... There you go ...

What does a visa denial under INA section 214(b) mean?

This law applies only to nonimmigrant visa categories. If you are refused a visa under section 214(b), it means that you:

Did not sufficiently demonstrate to the consular officer that you qualify for the nonimmigrant visa category you applied for; and/or
Did not overcome the presumption of immigrant intent, required by law, by sufficiently demonstrating that you have strong ties to your home country that will compel you to leave the United States at the end of your temporary stay. (H-1B and L visa applicants, along with their spouse and any minor children, are excluded from this requirement.)
What are considered strong ties to my home country?

Ties are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your home country. Strong ties vary from country to country, city to city, and person to person, but examples include:

Your job;
Your home; and/or
Your relationships with family and friends.
While conducting visa interviews, consular officers look at each application individually and consider the applicant's circumstances, travel plans, financial resources, and ties outside of the United States that will ensure the applicant’s departure after a temporary visit.

Is a refusal under section 214(b) permanent?

No. A refusal, or ineligibility, under section 214(b) is for that specific application, so once a case is closed, the consular section cannot take any further action. There is no appeal process. If you feel there is additional information that should be considered related to the visa decision, or there are significant changes in your circumstances since your last application, you may reapply for a visa. To reapply, you must complete a new application form, pay the application fee, and schedule an appointment for a new interview. Review the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you plan to reapply to learn about any reapplication procedures.

G2Glory: Preamble:
I don't really know if this question is applicable - if not pls pardon me:

After obtaining our visa, the next requirement according to (www.uscis.gov/immigrant fee) is to:

The payment of USCIS immigrant fee of $165 which is a MUST for those issued visa from February 2013 & this payment must be done before immigrant leave for USA. To make payment through credit/debit card, it requires opening ELIS account ((https://elis.uscis.dhs.gov) or (www.uscis.gov)) before making online payment.

Issue/Challenge:
I had tried creating this ELIS account on several occasions on my PC but always encountered repeated challenge on step 4 "Choose Security Preference", any time i clicked next button to take me to next page to enter the Personal Identity Question, it just came up with an error message (ERROR: Online access to your account has been revoked. Your account is now locked. The maximum number of unsuccessful attempts (3x) has been reached. Due to security reasons, your account has been locked.

I just want to know if there is any other means of paying the fee. Some forumities mentioned it might be due to IP address. Does it mean that IP address from Nigeria are prevented from completing the process? I even tried on my IPAD it was the same challenge.

I am need of your advice please.

gogedda: Ok..Good day, this is my story, I have a lil bro (step bro) in the US, he got married 2months ago to a lady he met online while he was still in UK( the lady filed for him through the fiancee visa and they got married in US) and has just gotten his green card. Pls I want to know if he can file for me through the family preference immigrant visa but I read he has to be a US citizen first since he is currently a legalised permanent resident(LPR)?. Secondly how long will it take for his LPR to be converted to US citizen?. Lastly can both him and his wife submit financial documents to support the immigration process?.. Thanks and God bless

dunk2011:


Why don't you call the customer service listed on their website for assistance !!!...

Yinkathomas: Admin and Mod,please what is happening? Ithas been a couple of weeks now that the Visa Officer had been locked out and it seems there is no end in sight. Please,on behalf of others do all you can to make sure she is back on this forum to render invaluable assistance to thousands out there. Thanks

justwise:

There is nothing i can do than wait until she is able to sort out the logging problem or get another ID, she is not banned or stopped from logging in here as far as i know, i sent email from time to time to know if she has been able to solve the log-in problem and still waiting for reply.

justwise:

There is nothing i can do than wait until she is able to sort out the logging problem or get another ID, she is not banned or stopped from logging in here as far as i know, i sent email from time to time to know if she has been able to solve the log-in problem and still waiting for reply.

G2Glory:

Yes i did but what they actually said was that they do not have such record i.e the account creation process was inconclusive.

Infact i sent an enquiry this was the response:
"Thank you for your inquiry regarding your USCIS ELIS account.
We regret that you are having difficulty logging in to your USCIS ELIS account. Unfortunately, we are unable to locate a USCIS ELIS account or application for you with the information provided. It may be that you have not submitted a benefit request with USCIS, or that your benefit request is still in draft form. We regret that we are unable to assist you at this time.
If you created a USCIS ELIS account but have not yet submitted any applications or benefit requests, we will not be able to access your account or reset your password and security questions. Any USCIS ELIS accounts without submitted applications will be deactivated and deleted 30 days after creation. If you have not submitted an application, you have the option to wait 30 days for your account to be deactivated and deleted, and re-creating your USCIS ELIS account with your existing email address, or you may wish to create a new USCIS ELIS account with an alternate email address.
If you have submitted an application or benefit request using USCIS ELIS and still require assistance with your account, please review your information and contact us again. If you decide to submit another inquiry, please provide the following information so that we may locate your case:
Full name (including ALL other names ever used);
Date of birth;
·USCIS ELIS Account Number;
USCIS ELIS Receipt Number(s) (if any);

·A-File number(s) (if any).

As a reminder, if you move or are planning to move, please use the Change of Address tool at www.uscis.gov/ar-11 in addition to updating your address in your USCIS ELIS account at https://elis.uscis.dhs.gov/.

We hope this information is helpful.

The above extract was their response. Please any further help or assistance.