Tourist visa for Russian fiancee

[jmana 2]

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I searched and couldn't find a recent answer. I have not yet filled for a K1 for my fiancee yet, but she is talking about wanting to come here and visit for 10 days. I planned on sending in the K1 next week, but now I'm not sure if I should wait and fill out a tourist visa application first? If that is better, how long should I wait after submitting the tourist visa app before I send in the K1 app? Also, how long does it take to get the tourist visa? I think she shouldn't have any problems getting it, she's been to many other countries, she has a job, a car, and a daughter that she would be leaving behind. Ideally I'd like to send both apps in at the same time, but I've heard on other forums that's not a good idea because they might think she'll stay in the country on a tourist visa. But the info on this forum suggests otherwise. I just don't want to waste my time and money on a tourist app just to have it denied.

[mallafri76 1,012]

I think the chances of your wife getting a tourist visa with a fiancee in the US are very small. But you never know until you try. However, why would you want to delay your K-1 visa process by trying for a tourist visa first? You guys have met in person at least once during the last two years, right? The K-1 visa process is fairly fast, so if you get going now, she could be over there with you in six months.

[MacUK 983]

There's no real reason not to try for the tourist visa, except for the costs involved, but probably best not to get your hopes up too high that it will be approved.

But then again, she might be one of the lucky ones.

But when you listed out all those ties to her home country consider this, how strong are those ties really considering that you're planning on her moving to the States in the near future anyway?

[jmana 2]

There's no real reason not to try for the tourist visa, except for the costs involved, but probably best not to get your hopes up too high that it will be approved.

But then again, she might be one of the lucky ones.

But when you listed out all those ties to her home country consider this, how strong are those ties really considering that you're planning on her moving to the States in the near future anyway?

Considering that she would be coming alone, without her 5 year old daughter, I'd think that would be enough for them to know she will be coming back, right?

I think the chances of your wife getting a tourist visa with a fiancee in the US are very small. But you never know until you try. However, why would you want to delay your K-1 visa process by trying for a tourist visa first? You guys have met in person at least once during the last two years, right? The K-1 visa process is fairly fast, so if you get going now, she could be over there with you in six months.

6 months?? I was thinking more like 3 to 4 months. That seems like forever.

[MacUK 983]

Considering that she would be coming alone, without her 5 year old daughter, I'd think that would be enough for them to know she will be coming back, right?

Not really, lots of people have left children behind with a plan to apply for the kids greencard as soon as possible.

Not saying that's your plan but unfortunately the actions of people before you can weigh against you.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Considering that she would be coming alone, without her 5 year old daughter, I'd think that would be enough for them to know she will be coming back, right?

6 months?? I was thinking more like 3 to 4 months. That seems like forever.

Nope, children aren't ample proof. And 6 months is nothing in immigration time

[jmana 2]

Not really, lots of people have left children behind with a plan to apply for the kids greencard as soon as possible.

Not saying that's your plan but unfortunately the actions of people before you can weigh against you.

How would that even work? If a woman comes here on a tourists visa, how would they even be able to get a green card for a child? I mean if they are here as a tourist, and overstay their visa wouldn't that mean they are here illegally and wouldn't be able to bring anyone else here? Or is it possible to come on a tourist visa, get married, and be able to bypass the whole K1 process and go straight to the adjustment of status step??

It's odd, I had a woman from Moscow visit me several years ago, she had no problems at all getting a tourist visa. And she told them she was visiting someone that she had an online relationship with, and she had no kids, no car, but did have a really good job.

[perla&austin 7]

I'd recommend you to try the tourist visa first, me and my bf are planning on getting married next year, we haven't started our k1 process yet.

You'll never know 'til you try, it really doesn't matter if you have a car, lands, savings, etc. but the fact that she has a child back in her country it is a good family attachment, also I realized that it doesn't really matter if you have been working for 1 month or 5 years at your current job. Also, if the applicant has no intentions to stay in the U.S (in this case illegaly) it really shows, telling the truth, being polite, and in my case "smiley" makes you confident.

I just got approved this past tuesday, I recently graduated from college,no kids, I'm 28 yo, my boyfriend is in the U.S (I stated in my application where I was going, for how long, adress and his name) , I've been working in my current job for almost 3 months, I'm a remote bilingual Interpreter, and I hardly make $500 usd per month (I'm from México and our currency is going down each day), but you know what? I don't have ANY intentions to stay in the U.S, when you are confident about the information you've given to the consul it really shows. There's a reason why they are there, they are trained to detect threats to their country.

Documents are not really requested but it doesn't hurt to take them with you to back up your answers, I saw consuls requesting for documentation to some people, getting denied and approved as well. So, you'll never know til you try. If it doesn't work then it's time to apply for the k1.

Good luck and tell your girl to be friendly, to smile a lot, and most importantly have confidence in herself.

[jmana 2]

I'd recommend you to try the tourist visa first, me and my bf are planning on getting married next year, we haven't started our k1 process yet.

You'll never know 'til you try, it really doesn't matter if you have a car, lands, savings, etc. but the fact that she has a child back in her country it is a good family attachment, also I realized that it doesn't really matter if you have been working for 1 month or 5 years at your current job. Also, if the applicant has no intentions to stay in the U.S (in this case illegaly) it really shows, telling the truth, being polite, and in my case "smiley" makes you confident.

I just got approved this past tuesday, I recently graduated from college,no kids, I'm 28 yo, my boyfriend is in the U.S (I stated in my application where I was going, for how long, adress and his name) , I've been working in my current job for almost 3 months, I'm a remote bilingual Interpreter, and I hardly make $500 usd per month (I'm from México and our currency is going down each day), but you know what? I don't have ANY intentions to stay in the U.S, when you are confident about the information you've given to the consul it really shows. There's a reason why they are there, they are trained to detect threats to their country.

Documents are not really requested but it doesn't hurt to take them with you to back up your answers, I saw consuls requesting for documentation to some people, getting denied and approved as well. So, you'll never know til you try. If it doesn't work then it's time to apply for the k1.

I have been reading more about this, and it is possible to marry on a tourist visa (as long as that isn't the intent of coming here), and file for AOS. I've read it's advisable to wait at least 30 and preferably 60 days before getting married though. And it's also advisable to not leave the country before getting advance parole. Problem is that could take another couple months, and her daughter is only 5, I don't think it would be good for either of them to be apart that long. If we do get married after 30 days, what are the options for getting her daughter here ASAP?? Would adoption work?

[perla&austin 7]

I have been reading more about this, and it is possible to marry on a tourist visa (as long as that isn't the intent of coming here), and file for AOS. I've read it's advisable to wait at least 30 and preferably 60 days before getting married though. And it's also advisable to not leave the country before getting advance parole. Problem is that could take another couple months, and her daughter is only 5, I don't think it would be good for either of them to be apart that long. If we do get married after 30 days, what are the options for getting her daughter here ASAP?? Would adoption work?

I don't know about the daughter issue, but I'll be honest with you, because of people doing that (getting married on a tourist visa) is the reason why people like me and many others struggle to get one, I spent 3 slepless nights and $10,000 mexican pesos on the trip, visa fee, expenses,etc.

If that's really going through your mind right now, I'd advice you to go for a k1, that way your fiance and her girl wouldn't spent so much time appart.

[HFM181818 750]

'no intentions' yet already asking questions about how to bring the child over....sheesh....leaving a minor child behind is NOT a STRONG reason to return...after all, she will leave the child anyway for a period of time...and a 3-4 month 'vacation?'...Really? Russia awards 3 month paid vacations to their employees? Since when? And if she can leave the kid for 3 months, why not 9? or 12? Answer: there is no answer..

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