B2 denial and I'm not ready for K1

[jbanya 19]

Applied B2 at Feb 2013 but rejected on section 214(b).

I am 31 this year, have an asset joint name with my sister. Supporting documents such as corporate letter (Australian MNC) and letter from university, but the consular officer don't look at it at all. Documents that shown included invitation letter from my boy friend and his mom (in hand-writing) but still....

Anyway, my question is, I am not ready for K1 visa as I have to come back to complete my paper (I am still working on my thesis and estimate graduate next year April), we really miss each other, and his parents want to see me

He working with current compamy less than a year so don't have much vacation day... we are in long distance since Feb 2010, first met in London 2010, then following year we travel to Europe, then last year he came to visit my parents (Jan 2012)

A bit tired for me to continue if B2 rejected again (will resubmit visa application again next month), especially after I read many posts here, most are negative feedback, and I suppose meeting him now if the visa approved (in our itinerary) as his birthday on 28th April...

I need more advise and guidance on my visa application, shall continue B2? or wait for K1?? All advise precious to me. thank you.

Edited April 27, 2013 by jbanya

[Ning 619]

Applied B2 at Feb 2013 but rejected on section 214(b).

I am 31 this year, have an asset joint name with my sister. Supporting documents such as corporate letter (Australian MNC) and letter from university, but the consular officer don't look at it at all. Documents that shown included invitation letter from my boy friend and his mom (in hand-writing) but still....

Anyway, my question is, I am not ready for K1 visa as I have to come back to complete my paper (I am still working on my thesis and estimate graduate next year April), we really miss each other, and his parents want to see me

He working with current compamy less than a year so don't have much vacation day... we are in long distance since Feb 2010, first met in London 2010, then following year we travel to Europe, then last year he came to visit my parents (Jan 2012)

A bit tired for me to continue if B2 rejected again (will resubmit visa application again next month), especially after I read many posts here, most are negative feedback, and I suppose meeting him now if the visa approved (in our itinerary) as his birthday on 28th April...

I need more advise and guidance on my visa application, shall continue B2? or wait for K1?? All advise precious to me. thank you.

Unless there is a serious change in your ability to prove beyond a doubt that you MUST return there is no point in applying again. However you can apply as many times as you want.

My advice is for you to accept reality about getting a tourist visa. The strongest ties rule must be understood and the criteria met to be granted a tourist visa. You cant meet that criteria. Letters from a fiancé and his mother could cause someone to question your return for example.

Keep in mind that every person with a visa is considered an intending immigrant.

[jbanya 19]

Unless there is a serious change in your ability to prove beyond a doubt that you MUST return there is no point in applying again. However you can apply as many times as you want.

My advice is for you to accept reality about getting a tourist visa. The strongest ties rule must be understood and the criteria met to be granted a tourist visa. You cant meet that criteria. Letters from a fiancé and his mother could cause someone to question your return for example.

Keep in mind that every person with a visa is considered an intending immigrant.

The officer don't want to see my documents even I told him I have my saving statements, assets, and letter from university to proof that I am coming back to complete my paper (which class started on May 2011 and comes to the end).

So what should I do now since they don't even bother my documents? I cannot apply K1 as I still have about a year to go for my program... He can't take leave to travel this year, as we both agreed that his money should save for our wedding, instead of spend on travel.

[milimelo 4,205]

The officer don't want to see my documents even I told him I have my saving statements, assets, and letter from university to proof that I am coming back to complete my paper (which class started on May 2011 and comes to the end).

So what should I do now since they don't even bother my documents? I cannot apply K1 as I still have about a year to go for my program... He can't take leave to travel this year, as we both agreed that his money should save for our wedding, instead of spend on travel.

Given how long it takes these days for I-129f approval (around 8 months currently), have the fiance file for K-1 visa by July. That way you could have visa interview around April 2014. The K-1 visa is usually valid for 6 months but it could be less - they can tie expiration date to when your medical exam expires.

[jbanya 19]

Given how long it takes these days for I-129f approval (around 8 months currently), have the fiance file for K-1 visa by July. That way you could have visa interview around April 2014. The K-1 visa is usually valid for 6 months but it could be less - they can tie expiration date to when your medical exam expires.

Hi milimelo, your advise I should apply K1 (file by July) and my interview date is about next April? Once visa approved, I can stay in my country max to 6 months (depends on the validation date)?

[jbanya 19]

Given how long it takes these days for I-129f approval (around 8 months currently), have the fiance file for K-1 visa by July. That way you could have visa interview around April 2014. The K-1 visa is usually valid for 6 months but it could be less - they can tie expiration date to when your medical exam expires.

Shall I say I can file my K1 by now and then if I want to come back for my paper, I can apply advance parole in the US?

http://www.***removed***/advance-parole/

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AP takes about 90 days to get.

[Ning 619]

The officer don't want to see my documents even I told him I have my saving statements, assets, and letter from university to proof that I am coming back to complete my paper (which class started on May 2011 and comes to the end).

So what should I do now since they don't even bother my documents? I cannot apply K1 as I still have about a year to go for my program... He can't take leave to travel this year, as we both agreed that his money should save for our wedding, instead of spend on travel.

They dont look because those items don't prove you will come back . Money can be moved easily. Assets can be sold. You could transfer to any school in the USA.

Consider the advise about the timing of filing the K 1.

[jbanya 19]

They dont look because those items don't prove you will come back . Money can be moved easily. Assets can be sold. You could transfer to any school in the USA.

Consider the advise about the timing of filing the K 1.

British's program can transfer in the USA?

Anyway, thank you for all the advises. Will start to work on K1. Between, about my Fiance's financial background, what is the min annual income to support if apply K1? He spent most of his savings for the past 3 years traveling to meet me... Any petitioner's guide as reference here? Thank you!!

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