please help

[johnnny0brooks 0]

I married my wife two years ago... She grew up here in Nigeria and I never knew she was a USC till of recent. During our marriage we had an issue and she ran away from me. I tried everything to bring her back but she refused. She ran back to her family house in Nigeria. It was just of recent that a close friend told me that theres a rumour that she has relocated to the States. She blocked me on Whatsapp and fb and I have no direct contact with her. I have contacted the parents to seek for a divorce but they continue pleading that I should wait for them to convince her. In fact I doubt if she still communicate with them. Am planning to fill D160 form cos I intend to go for a B1/b2 visa in order to visit my uncle in the states during the Christmas. I am just confused on what to fill as her address. Remember we are not legally separated yet and I do not know her whereabout. That's if she is still in Nigeria or outside the country. I only got to know about her USC status when I saw an old passport that was issued to her at birth and then it was not renewed.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

***** Moving from CR-1 spousal visa to tourist visa forum ****

I would put "unknown" and then provide a cover letter where you explain, as you did here.

[johnnny0brooks 0]

***** Moving from CR-1 spousal visa to tourist visa forum ****

I would put "unknown" and then provide a cover letter where you explain, as you did here.

Okay thanks

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

The only thing to do is be honest. That you are not with here and her last address was ( whatever) but you believe that she is living elsewhere.

[Rc123rc 528]

Question: If married to a USC and she is in US now, is a B1/B2 visa OK or would he have a CR1 situation?

[Teddy B 17,252]

Question: If married to a USC and she is in US now, is a B1/B2 visa OK or would he have a CR1 situation?

If he doesn't know where his wife is and is trying to file for divorce, a marriage visa is out of the question. The B2 is his only route, but that also may be tough with a USC spouse, even though he doesn't know her whereabouts.

[Rc123rc 528]

If he doesn't know where his wife is and is trying to file for divorce, a marriage visa is out of the question. The B2 is his only route, but that also may be tough with a USC spouse, even though he doesn't know her whereabouts.

Ya, I would think it would be tough no matter what. I guess since never filed for CR1 or K-1 and if the marriage is not recorded in the U.S he might have a shot at B2. I would think any interview he has would be extremely difficult to explain. He might even get questions about why his wife fled. Would it be best to settle the divorce issue first before trying to get a B2?

[Teddy B 17,252]

Ya, I would think it would be tough no matter what. I guess since never filed for CR1 or K-1 and if the marriage is not recorded in the U.S he might have a shot at B2. I would think any interview he has would be extremely difficult to explain. He might even get questions about why his wife fled. Would it be best to settle the divorce issue first before trying to get a B2?

Settling the divorce might help, it would remove his strong tie to the US in his wife. But I think it's going to be tough either way. Applying for a B2 as a single male from Nigeria has it's hurdles as well.

[johnnny0brooks 0]

Settling the divorce might help, it would remove his strong tie to the US in his wife. But I think it's going to be tough either way. Applying for a B2 as a single male from Nigeria has it's hurdles as well.

Thanks for the information so what do you suggest I do?

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Settle your marital issue first. As genuine as your intention might be, CO might suspect that you are coming here to stay with your wife. having an Uncle here is also another hurdle. Someone had a question similar to yours on nairaland and a CO told his/her that he was denied visa because he has an auntie in the US so he/she might not return to Naija.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Thanks for the information so what do you suggest I do?

In my opinion, you should take care of your divorce. The US trip can take a back seat for now, perhaps your Uncle could come visit you in the meantime.

You can go ahead and try for the B2, but I doubt you'll get it. The only thing it will cost you is money.

Edited June 2, 2016 by Teddy B

[az2014 381]

Funny how its always an 'uncle' thats just needs to be visited.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Funny how its always an 'uncle' thats just needs to be visited.

Uncle is a broad term that covers any non immediately related older male. It does not have the strict biological relative definition that is common in the US although it includes men that are biological uncles.

[johnnny0brooks 0]

Funny how its always an 'uncle' thats just needs to be visited.

Sorry I do not understand what's funny about it

[JR loves JR 196]

They didn't mean funny in a laughing, hahaha way. They meant it in more of an ironic way such as "that's interesting, odd, and/or suspicious." Lots of people claim that they need to visit an uncle or aunt. That poster was just noting how strange it appears. That's why it was then clarified that an uncle could just be an older respected male and does not require the two people to be related by blood.

As to your original question, do you have evidence of good ties to Nigeria? You know things that would convince a CO that you will return? Without those you'll be denied. So while you're working on getting your divorce also work on getting evidence of why you'd have to go back to Nigeria after your visit. Tourist visas are extremely hard to get. Good luck!