Will my Chinese gf possibly be denied a US tourist visa?

[visagreenhorn 4]

Before me and my gf start the K-1 visa process, she wants to come visit the US for the first time and do an on-site survey and enjoy some of the sites with me. I plan to propose to her during this visit, so of course getting her over here is important. My friend told me that he thinks because my gf is divorced and has a child, that Us immigration might be suspicious that she plans to try to live and work illegally in the US and might deny her? I thought about this myself as well. I am wondering if there is a way to ensure that she successfully obtains a tourist visa? Would I have to write and sign some sort of letter inviting her here as a tourist and just claim that I will be taking care of her while she is here? Would it be less suspicious is maybe my mother did it? I know that if I did it, they may find me suspicious for maybe planning to marry her and live with her in an illegal manner. Anyway, I really want her to be able to make it over here for a few weeks, without a big hassle. Can anyone give me some suggestions? I would greatly appreciate the help.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Of course there is a chance of denial. No one is guaranteed a visa. Your letter proposals just make it more suspicious. Your gf should apply on her own.

[Harsh_77 718]

You will never know if she will get a visa or not unless you apply.

In general for young single Chinese woman it would be practically impossible to get a tourist visa.

Your letter would not be any helpful but she would have to show strong ties to her home country, like a job, bank accounts, any property etc.

[visagreenhorn 4]

Alright, well then I won't write any letters then. So you guys think that she will most likely get denied? That is terrible news for us then. If she is denied...how long does she have to wait to reapply? Also, would it be less suspicious if she came here without her child? That would kind of show that of course she plans to return to China...because her child is there. She wants her child to come too, but our main purpose is to do an on-site survey of some cities we might live in, check out apartments and for me to propose to her.

[visagreenhorn 4]

If she provides the visa agency copies of her apartment license, salary notes from her company, dispatch letter from her company, her car's license number and registration, wouldn't all this be enough proof that she plans to return to China? She isn't just going to run off to America and leave all this behind.

Edited August 29, 2013 by visagreenhorn

[visagreenhorn 4]

If she provides the visa agency copies of her apartment license, salary notes from her company, dispatch letter from her company, her car's license number and registration, wouldn't all this be enough proof that she plans to return to China? She isn't just going to run off to America and leave all this behind.

[visagreenhorn 4]

I didn't mean to double post. Sorry about that.

[johnsun87 2]

The question that the consulate will try to answer is whether your fiance intends to stay or whether she will want to go back to China. I would suggest she be prepared to answer that question and show evidence that she will be returning to china. Everything from not obtaining a visa for her child to statements from her employer that she is still employed/has not quit to bank statements showing that she has all of her money still in china will be useful. I don't think licenses and that sort of stuff is useful because it doesn't really provide her a reason to come back to china. Have her provide documentary evidence that she intends to return to china after her trip and things should go smoothly. Single mothers with children are allowed to visit the US.

I would agree that you don't write the letter, especially if you say you'll be supporting her. That just screams "I can stay in the US once I get in" if someone else is taking care of her...

[visagreenhorn 4]

The question that the consulate will try to answer is whether your fiance intends to stay or whether she will want to go back to China. I would suggest she be prepared to answer that question and show evidence that she will be returning to china. Everything from not obtaining a visa for her child to statements from her employer that she is still employed/has not quit to bank statements showing that she has all of her money still in china will be useful. I don't think licenses and that sort of stuff is useful because it doesn't really provide her a reason to come back to china. Have her provide documentary evidence that she intends to return to china after her trip and things should go smoothly. Single mothers with children are allowed to visit the US.

I would agree that you don't write the letter, especially if you say you'll be supporting her. That just screams "I can stay in the US once I get in" if someone else is taking care of her...

I will just let her know to provide everything she can that would prove her plans to return to China. I think a driver's license and registration might help because who would just leave a car they own behind? Of course she could just sell it, but still. The proof of her job and property in China should be enough proof I would imagine. She does plan to bring her child along with her though.

[Boiler 45,657]

Nothing to loose trying.

[visagreenhorn 4]

Yes, nothing to lose. If she is denied...does she have to wait like 6 months to reapply again?

[Darnell 8,478]

in the past, you alluded to some concept that yer lass is a gold collar worker.

is easy for gold collar workers to get tourist visas in China.

what's up ?

[Harsh_77 718]

No she does not have to wait, she can re-apply right away.

Consulate does not care how many times you apply.

Driver's Lic I dont think adds any value as that is not the reason she would return back to china, car yes if she is still paying for the car then bank documents showing the loan, letter from her job, recent salary slips etc. will definately help.

[Boiler 45,657]

You could apply every day if you want to.

[Darnell 8,478]

Before me and my gf start the K-1 visa process, she wants to come visit the US for the first time and do an on-site survey and enjoy some of the sites with me. I plan to propose to her during this visit, so of course getting her over here is important. My friend told me that he thinks because my gf is divorced and has a child, that Us immigration might be suspicious that she plans to try to live and work illegally in the US and might deny her? I thought about this myself as well. I am wondering if there is a way to ensure that she successfully obtains a tourist visa? Would I have to write and sign some sort of letter inviting her here as a tourist and just claim that I will be taking care of her while she is here? Would it be less suspicious is maybe my mother did it? I know that if I did it, they may find me suspicious for maybe planning to marry her and live with her in an illegal manner. Anyway, I really want her to be able to make it over here for a few weeks, without a big hassle. Can anyone give me some suggestions? I would greatly appreciate the help.

Bolded stuff above - kiss of death at any NIV interview in China , unless a parent is being interviewed and parent's child is not a USCitizen yet.

I like other types of kisses, the positive kind, that may or may not curl yer toes.

Edited August 29, 2013 by Darnell