Pete

Yes. you read right.
There is a little light at the end of the tunnel but I need the help of
anyone that may have been in this situation.
K1 Fiancee Visa..
Approved by VSC, Interview set up at London , arrived. Medical Ok, 156
signed, DS230 II signed.
No Visa..
Please, before anyone condemns us for what I am about to say, think about
the
situation. INS drew the wrong conclusions at the POE and this is the result.

I was denied on 212(a)(6)(C)(i) which is , I think, misrepresentation at the
POE back in early sept.
I answered honestly at the POE why I was ( to help fiancee look after her
kids following a possible wrist operation) there and how long, showed my
return ticket, At that time, they said that I needed a work visa as I would
be receiving "payment" in the form of food and lodgings. In secondary
questioning, in a blind panic, heavily dosed up with anti nausea pills for
the travel and somewhat tired by both the journey and the side effect of the
pills, I also happened to mention that there was a possibility of us
getting married, and either me returning and filing for a K3 or staying and
adjusting.
I know... that wasn't the place to state that.. Bad choices..
At no point did I actually lie to the official, I volunteered the
information
and I returned, voluntarily to the UK with entries in my passport. Some may
see it as lying..I suppose it depends on your interpretation.. but whatever
, the outcome is the same.
After about 2 weeks, we filed the K1. and got approved all the way thru to
today. I included with my preliminary file, London documents all the
necessary explanations and a copy of the statement that was taken at the POE
and didn't hide anything there. We didn't hear anything to the contrary that
would cause a problem.
Till today.. 156 Signed, 230 II signed.. all docs in order, medical done.
Visa Official very was very pleasant, came to the POE bit and we even joked
about it being a very expensive day trip. He checked the passport and the
computer just to see that INS had the same information in the system as on
my Passport... Sat down.. called back up..
Blue form.. Denied under section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) .. A visa waiver IS
available. (ticked)

I spoke to the officer and asked him more about the chances of success in my
case as I had heard horror stories about the 601..I said what chance do I
have. He said a very good chance as he was going to recommend approval. What
weight he carries I don't know.. He added that its up to INS to decide
ultimately.
So .. now I have the 601 to fill in, I have to tell them again what happened
despite them having the documents already, state what hardship this is
likely to cause both here and for my fiancée to state about there.. and
then once handed back in with the $195 fee.. wait 4-6 weeks.

Any help for a totally devastated couple would be gratefully received.