Tourist Visa

[clw654321 159]

1 minute ago, NYCruiser said:

You say she is buying a condo/house in the Philippines? That a little odd since she will be coming to the USA to live with you? That might be a question that would be asked of her...why?

The house is and condo is already close to being paid off. Her mother lives in the house right now. House was put into my fiancées name when her father passed away. The condo is close to her work in Manila and was only convenient to buy. She knows the answers to these questions better than I do.

With her line of work she could just get a job in the US and come on a work visa. 

But this is a serious relationship and she will live anywhere in the world together. We just prefer to live legally in the US at first anyway.

I understand these could be questions they may ask, but could people please help me with this instead of questioning everything? We are only trying to do things right in this whole situation 

[James D 39]

wtrav and NuestraUnion have given you good answers, IMO. Like they said, do not send an invitation letter because you only need to show you can support her maybe for the K1 visa. A letter of invitation from anyone would only hurt your chances. She needs evidence that she must return. I am petitioning for an IR-1 visa for my Brazilian wife so I don't know much about K1. For a tourist visa, like the other two said, she must convince the interviewer that she needs to return home shortly due to her responsibilities in the Philippines. I hope to bring my wife to the USA on a tourist visa if the IR-1 takes too long. We have strong ties here in Brazil - two houses, rental properties, a sick mother-in-law she is legally responsible for, a son and granddaughter. Should be no problem. But it all depends on the interview in the end. The burden of proof is on her, not you. Just my two cents. Good luck.

[Jay Jones 261]

The reason why people are questioning certain things is because the Consular will question things as well.  Getting a tourist Visa while your K-1 is processing is extemely diffuclt.  At a tourist visa interview here in the Philippines, it is only between 3-5 minutes.  The Consular will ask maybe 3-7 questions and she must be convincing in that short period of time.  ANY doubt in the Consular's mind will lead to a quick denial.  I live here in the Philippines and my fiance (girlfriend at the time) was granted 2 tourist visas.  One in 2016 and one in 2017.  We were very lucky and my fiance (girlfriend at the time) NEVER had a job, NO bank acct, DOES NOT own land, business etc. and she was approved 2 times.  There are people here who has a business, land, etc and they are denied.  My fiance (girlfriend at the time) told me when she was waiting that a Filipino actor (not very famous) was denied and he was being sponsored by a U.S. church group.  If you are willing to risk $160 ( the price of a B1/B2 visa) then by all means go ahead and try, but if not then wait out the K-1 process.

[clw654321 159]

2 minutes ago, Jay Jones said:

The reason why people are questioning certain things is because the Consular will question things as well.  Getting a tourist Visa while your K-1 is processing is extemely diffuclt.  At a tourist visa interview here in the Philippines, it is only between 3-5 minutes.  The Consular will ask maybe 3-7 questions and she must be convincing in that short period of time.  ANY doubt in the Consular's mind will lead to a quick denial.  I live here in the Philippines and my fiance (girlfriend at the time) was granted 2 tourist visas.  One in 2016 and one in 2017.  We were very lucky and my fiance (girlfriend at the time) NEVER had a job, NO bank acct, DOES NOT own land, business etc. and she was approved 2 times.  There are people here who has a business, land, etc and they are denied.  My fiance (girlfriend at the time) told me when she was waiting that a Filipino actor (not very famous) was denied and he was being sponsored by a U.S. church group.  If you are willing to risk $160 ( the price of a B1/B2 visa) then by all means go ahead and try, but if not then wait out the K-1 process.

Thank you! I really appreciate that answer! I don’t mind anyone sending questions as long as there’s an optional answer. I really appreciate this information!

[Loren Y 2,731]

Just a note on her job part. When she enters on the K1 visa she will not be able to work for about 4-6 months after you file the AOS paperwork( WIll be waiting on EAD), so her job is going to allow her to transfer and have 6 months off work and still have a job?

[Boiler 43,429]

A tie is a reason you need to return home, some are stronger than others.

[clw654321 159]

19 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

Just a note on her job part. When she enters on the K1 visa she will not be able to work for about 4-6 months after you file the AOS paperwork( WIll be waiting on EAD), so her job is going to allow her to transfer and have 6 months off work and still have a job?

Yes. I understand that. She has a very good field with computers.. I wasn’t saying she was going to transfer with that company. Although it is outsourced from the US and is possible. I was just implying that if she wanted to come to the US to just come to the US then she could without me or a tourist visa. If they were to think she is using me for American opportunities that would be incorrect. That’s all I meant. Thanks

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[Boiler 43,429]

A Company move is a much better option than a K1 for a whole variety of reasons.

[The Conqueror 47]

On 10/17/2018 at 2:44 PM, clw654321 said:

Yes. I understand that. She has a very good field with computers.. I wasn’t saying she was going to transfer with that company. Although it is outsourced from the US and is possible. I was just implying that if she wanted to come to the US to just come to the US then she could without me or a tourist visa. If they were to think she is using me for American opportunities that would be incorrect. That’s all I meant. Thanks

It is still depends who will be the "Consul Officer" conducting the interview.  Others get by and get Tourist visa but most of the case like this while waiting for K1 Visa still gives the immigration a "RED FLAG".  

 

You can try, and see what happens.   Sometimes it's mind boggling but they have the full authority to turn down an applicant anytime they want, regardless of having sufficient documentation or evidence that she has strong ties in the Philippines.

[clw654321 159]

4 minutes ago, The Conqueror said:

It is still depends who will be the "Consul Officer" conducting the interview.  Others get by and get Tourist visa but most of the case like this while waiting for K1 Visa still gives the immigration a "RED FLAG".  

 

You can try, and see what happens.   Sometimes it's mind boggling but they have the full authority to turn down an applicant anytime they want, regardless of having sufficient documentation or evidence that she has strong ties in the Philippines.

Exactly what I’m thinking. We just think we will spend less than $200 for a gamble but it’s worth the gamble if we get lucky. She’s a good talker and has nothing to lie about. She will make the appointment today. Thank you all!

[Boiler 43,429]

4 minutes ago, The Conqueror said:

It is still depends who will be the "Consul Officer" conducting the interview.  Others get by and get Tourist visa but most of the case like this while waiting for K1 Visa still gives the immigration a "RED FLAG".  

 

You can try, and see what happens.   Sometimes it's mind boggling but they have the full authority to turn down an applicant anytime they want, regardless of having sufficient documentation or evidence that she has strong ties in the Philippines.

What is sufficient documents?

 

What is strong ties to the Philippines?

[clw654321 159]

Just now, Boiler said:

What is sufficient documents?

 

What is strong ties to the Philippines?

I want to know the answer to that question too. People say you need that but apparently buying a house and a condo, having a good job, having good family doesn’t matter because obviously she will be leaving all of that when k1 is approved. So what would you suggest she bring to the interview @Boiler? I’m assuming she brings plenty of documentation of proof of those things incase they ask. Maybe just have a good attitude, answer any question they have, be honest and we know it’s pretty much a gamble as it is...

[Boiler 43,429]

I doubt anything she brings will be looked at, generally the information required is on the application form. If there was anything else that made a difference would be logical to ask for it as part of the application.

 

But no harm taking what she wants to.

[geowrian 22,335]

15 minutes ago, clw654321 said:

I want to know the answer to that question too. People say you need that but apparently buying a house and a condo, having a good job, having good family doesn’t matter because obviously she will be leaving all of that when k1 is approved.

Sometimes the answer is there is  nothing to show a strong tie when you're getting ready to leave it all behind.

A house, good job, etc. may help somebody else, though.

[The Conqueror 47]

21 minutes ago, clw654321 said:

I want to know the answer to that question too. People say you need that but apparently buying a house and a condo, having a good job, having good family doesn’t matter because obviously she will be leaving all of that when k1 is approved. So what would you suggest she bring to the interview @Boiler? I’m assuming she brings plenty of documentation of proof of those things incase they ask. Maybe just have a good attitude, answer any question they have, be honest and we know it’s pretty much a gamble as it is...

Check this website:

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-typeb1b2.asp

Edited October 19, 2018 by The Conqueror