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All who have signed below ask that wife, be given permission to come to America and accompany her husband while he attends school.
A little bit of background, Olugbenga was given an F-1 visa to study Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas (7/31/2003). Two weeks and three days later, he married Oluwadamilola (8/16/2003), whom he had been planning to marry long before he had ever been informed of his immigrant status. Eleven days later, his wife was denied a visa at the US Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria. Olugbenga went to America without his wife hoping that she would follow him within a year. However, on the 11th of February 2004, she went back to the US Embassy and was denied a visa again.
This is an egregious situation. Separating a man from his wife goes against the standards of marital homogeny and the ideals of US diplomacy. Unquestionably, she should be allowed to come to America and accompany her husband. Olugbenga has been crippled by the absence of his wife and his marriage has been threatened. If she were here, he would be more productive and better equipped to finish his degree.
Additionally, she meets all eligibility requirements put forth by US immigration standards. In fact, her and her husband have sufficient funds to support themselves once united in America, and they have extensive ties in Nigeria, which includes property, family and the like. Needless to say, they have full intentions of returning to Nigeria once Olugbenga finishes his degree.
More importantly, US Immigration laws state that “a spouse may be classified for a nonimmigrant visa to accompany or follow the student [her spouse]” while abroad. This alone gives Oluwadamilola legitimate grounds to come to America.
To reiterate, all who have signed below ask for action to be taken, diplomatic circles to be cut short, and for Olugbenga’s wife to be given immigrant status as soon as possible. Help unite the family. |
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written by James Johnston |
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