A Schaefer Law Firm client was granted a fiancee visa even though she had previously been refused entry into the United States when she attempted to visit the country.

The couple initially met when she was visiting her sister in the United States. During her visit, the couple fell in love. She left at the end of her authorized stay, but was unfortunately denied entry to the United States when she tried to come back to visit him. He had been planning to propose to her during her visit and was surprised when she was denied entry at the airport. The couple was very worried that the denied entry would prevent them from being able to get her a fiancée visa. After reviewing the facts, it became clear that the issue at the airport was due to a misunderstanding and that if addressed properly then it should not prevent the couple from getting a fiance visa.

The couple worked to prepare a comprehensive fiancee visa petition that clearly explained their situation. The package included evidence of  how they met, the time they had spent together and their future plans together. After the fiancee visa petition was approved, the fiance visa application was prepared and supplemental evidence was collected to show their ongoing relationship. On the day of the visa interview at the consulate oversees, everything went smoothly and the couple was granted a fiancee visa. The couple is now looking forward to getting married in the United States.

Although this fiancee visa was approved, it is important to note that not all fiancee visa applications are approved. It is very important to show that all the requirements for the visa are met, including that the relationship is bona fide. What evidence should be included in the package is a case by case decision and it is essential to present the strongest case possible from the initial fiance visa petition. With this in mind, I strongly encourage you to consult with an immigration lawyer before you submit your fiancee visa petition. This is particularly true if you have ever had any trouble with immigration officials in the past.