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Hi All, we are preparing documents for CR1. We got married last month after dating for almost two years. I met my husband in the US while I was working there  but unfortunately I had to travel back to India cause my work visa(extension) was denied due to some paperwork issue. My employer applied one more time and it got denied again(same reason). I wanted to ask what are the chances of me getting a tourist visa to visit my husband. He comes to visit me whenever possible but due to his work, he cannot stay here for more than 10 days and that sucks. So now we have decided to try our luck on a tourist visa so that I can travel and spend atleast 2-3 weeks with him( I have the leverage to take that many days off once in a while). I’m worried about getting the visa since I have two previous denials. I would really appreciate your advice.

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2 previous denials, denied work visa and married to the USC.

Yeah, I'd say that your chances are less than average.

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12 minutes ago, Roel said:

2 previous denials, denied work visa and married to the USC.

Yeah, I'd say that your chances are less than average.

Is there any document that can be shown to prove that I will be back. I can get a letter from my employer and show my ties to home country. I mean other than those two denials, there’s nothing which can make the case weak. I have a good job, I have a rented house with one year lease, I did not overstay when I was in US, no criminal record. I just want to visit my husband and his family. Won’t they understand that?

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1 hour ago, PoojaCh said:

Is there any document that can be shown to prove that I will be back. I can get a letter from my employer and show my ties to home country. I mean other than those two denials, there’s nothing which can make the case weak. I have a good job, I have a rented house with one year lease, I did not overstay when I was in US, no criminal record. I just want to visit my husband and his family. Won’t they understand that?

Your ties to your country are very weak.  A house rental lease and a job can be abandoned at any time.  Being married to a US citizen works against you.  You've been working in the USA for a couple years also works against you.   You have stronger ties to the USA than your home country.  You can try to get a tourist visa.  You have nothing to lose but the fee.

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2 hours ago, PoojaCh said:

Hi All, we are preparing documents for CR1. We got married last month after dating for almost two years. I met my husband in the US while I was working there  but unfortunately I had to travel back to India cause my work visa(extension) was denied due to some paperwork issue. My employer applied one more time and it got denied again(same reason). I wanted to ask what are the chances of me getting a tourist visa to visit my husband. He comes to visit me whenever possible but due to his work, he cannot stay here for more than 10 days and that sucks. So now we have decided to try our luck on a tourist visa so that I can travel and spend atleast 2-3 weeks with him( I have the leverage to take that many days off once in a while). I’m worried about getting the visa since I have two previous denials. I would really appreciate your advice.

U should to try for tourist visa hope u will get 

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1 minute ago, PoojaCh said:

How else can I prove that I will be back? Also, if my tourist visa gets denied, is this going to impact my CR1 since I already have previous two denials?  

Yes u r right bcuse interviewer consular will think that u will not back India u can do adjustments of status but it’s 50/50 chance ....so did u apply ur petition I-130 or waiting?

 

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13 minutes ago, Sonu Kumar said:

Yes u r right bcuse interviewer consular will think that u will not back India u can do adjustments of status but it’s 50/50 chance ....so did u apply ur petition I-130 or waiting?

 

We are preparing documents since we got married only last month. 

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21 minutes ago, PoojaCh said:

How else can I prove that I will be back? Also, if my tourist visa gets denied, is this going to impact my CR1 since I already have previous two denials?  

A denied tourist visa will not impact your CR1.

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1 minute ago, PoojaCh said:

We are preparing documents since we got married only last month. 

Congratulation .... so u got married in India or USA

and better to ask Mumbai or Delhi consulate customers care by call they will guide u better 

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15 minutes ago, Sonu Kumar said:

Congratulation .... so u got married in India or USA

and better to ask Mumbai or Delhi consulate customers care by call they will guide u better 

Thank you! We got married in India in Delhi.

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Your chances for a tourist visa are extremely low.

 

Two prior denials.

USC husband.

Intent to immigrate by filing I-130.

 

What's to stop you from adjusting status while on your visit?

 

Look at it from the CO's point of view.  You want understanding because you have a good job and a lease.  Both of which you will give up because you intend to immigrate to the US to be with your husband.  

 

It's unlikely that you can overcome immigrant intent.  

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22 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Your chances for a tourist visa are extremely low.

 

Two prior denials.

USC husband.

Intent to immigrate by filing I-130.

 

What's to stop you from adjusting status while on your visit?

 

Look at it from the CO's point of view.  You want understanding because you have a good job and a lease.  Both of which you will give up because you intend to immigrate to the US to be with your husband.  

 

It's unlikely that you can overcome immigrant intent.  

Makes sense. We will have to meet elsewhere. It’s really frustrating not to be able to see your husband for so long. I hope my CR1 visa process goes smoothly. I’m worried about that as well cause of my denials. 

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11 minutes ago, PoojaCh said:

I’m worried about that as well cause of my denials.

They won't matter for the CR-1

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April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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11 minutes ago, PoojaCh said:

Makes sense. We will have to meet elsewhere. It’s really frustrating not to be able to see your husband for so long. I hope my CR1 visa process goes smoothly. I’m worried about that as well cause of my denials. 

The CR-1 is an immigrant visa.  Work visa related denials are irrelevant......

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December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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