Guatemalan male applying for B-2

[gabyjuly 0]

Posting on behalf of my boyfriend. We want to have him visit me (US Citizen) in the US in December 2014. He's a current full-time university engineering student and a full-time high school teacher in Guatemala. I'm thinking it's best that he does not say he has an American girlfriend but I don't know how he would establish why he wants to visit and if his enrollment in university and job are enough "ties" to Guatemala. Suggestions on why he wants to visit the US? Since he's an engineering student is it good enough to say he's always wanted to visit the US and see the space museums? He has no family in the US, all of his family is in Guatemala and aside from me, he has no tie to the US.

He is paying for his own visa application but I was going to use the miles I have earned on my credit card to buy his plane ticket. I want to know if anyone has an indication of how it will look to the consular officer that a 25 year old American female bought (or is going to buy) his plane ticket and even though he has ties to Guatemala and every intention of returning to Guatemala, he is a 26 year old male from a country with high-rates of undocumented and low-income labor to the US?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Tell the truth, although you do not need to volunteer unsolicited information.

His chances are slim.

[Ning 619]

Posting on behalf of my boyfriend. We want to have him visit me (US Citizen) in the US in December 2014. He's a current full-time university engineering student and a full-time high school teacher in Guatemala. I'm thinking it's best that he does not say he has an American girlfriend but I don't know how he would establish why he wants to visit and if his enrollment in university and job are enough "ties" to Guatemala. Suggestions on why he wants to visit the US? Since he's an engineering student is it good enough to say he's always wanted to visit the US and see the space museums? He has no family in the US, all of his family is in Guatemala and aside from me, he has no tie to the US.

He is paying for his own visa application but I was going to use the miles I have earned on my credit card to buy his plane ticket. I want to know if anyone has an indication of how it will look to the consular officer that a 25 year old American female bought (or is going to buy) his plane ticket and even though he has ties to Guatemala and every intention of returning to Guatemala, he is a 26 year old male from a country with high-rates of undocumented and low-income labor to the US?

It almost seems like what you are asking is how to construct an acceptable lie.

The only way to approach this is with the simple truth. If his ties aren't strong enough he wont be granted the visa. A teacher for example could fairly easily find a job in the USA. He could also figure out how to attend a university. He must prove beyond a doubt that he MUST return.

If not save the money to go see him outside the USA.

[apple21 953]

Never ever lie.

Let him apply and find out for himself.

[gabyjuly 0]

Not wanting to lie, just don't know if him having a girlfriend is a major redflag for them. All of the things I mentioned are true. I guess we'll just have to think about how to go forward with it. Thanks.

[RhettVoe 281]

If he is asked if he knows anyone in the US and tries to deny it, his effort to conceal this information may be noticed, and then his credibility will be shot. And really, how many Guatemalan students decide to visit space museums during Xmas, instead of staying behind to enjoy the holidays with their own family? What would be the logical answer? An experienced VO will see right through this charade. Remember....once he decides to lie or conceal the truth and is discovered, well, what will his chances be on a future applicant? Less than zero. Credibility is the best asset a visa applicant can possess....once damaged, it is nearly impossible to 'repair.' Moreover, when the question is asked..."why does Ms X (the OP) want to pay for your airline tickets? How do you know her? How old is she? Is she married? Does she live next door to the space museum you so desperately wish to visit?"......you see where this line of questioning will wind up? The more creative he tries to be, the more rapidly his credibility will evaporate. Something to consider (aside from all of the other demographic problems from his country).

[MacUK 983]

You should also remember that one of the questions on the application is where you plan on staying in the US.

Assuming he'll be staying with you I'd say it would not be a good idea to hide that.

[Ning 619]

Not wanting to lie, just don't know if him having a girlfriend is a major redflag for them. All of the things I mentioned are true. I guess we'll just have to think about how to go forward with it. Thanks.

I think "suggestions about why he wants to visit" and " how it will look to the consular " speak for them selves.

People come to visit a G F all the time. They just have been able to meet the strongest ties rule and didn't lie.

How to go forward is easy. He tells the truth and gets denied or he saves the money which he puts with that money and miles you were going to use to bring him here and you have Xmas in his country.

Invest in the future as you decide what to do.