Denied visa affect I-130?

It is possible that things that a person says at a visa interview may negatively affect them later on in a later interview with U.S.C.I.S. in an I-130 interview, in which the focus is on the bona fides of the marriage. The American Consulate usually forwards any derogatory information when U.S.C.I.S. notifies it that an individual is adjusting status in the US. A U.S.C.I.S. officer may then question the alien concerning discrepancies, especially related to establishing a real marriage. A primary concern may be where the alien claimed to be married to establish ties and bonds with the home country to get the visa, but was not. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.