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Greetings community. New here so forgive me if not posted in correct forum. 

My question is...

My wife, recently married and a Guatemalan Citizen. Has been accepted to a shadow position at at hospital in my city. Bend, Oregon.USA. I am US citizen. Her school allows doctors of her specialty and level to travel abroad for 1 month to experience new hospitals and their working experiences. This is not something that I'm aware qualifies for a student visa. She is not coming here to work. Only observe. She has a letter of acceptance from the Hospital here, as well as a letter from her Hospital there. She has until December to graduate in Guatemala. She has proof of this. My concern is that, this is a great opportunity for her to get her foot in the door here, for possible residency later. But...should she express she will be staying with me,her husband, while here? Should she mention me? She also has an aunt and uncle here. I always feel the truth prevails. But.. I know coming to stay with me might raise flags. We both feel she has the documentation to support her visit. But I must add, she has been denied B1/B2 tourist visa to US, before. Thoughts, advice. Much appreciated. 

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Don’t even think about not listing you in DS-160. 

With prior refusal, she’s probably better off just waiting for immigrant visa to go through. 

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Naturalization 2010

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She has to mention you no matter what. Unfortunately, even if it is a red flag to her B2 filing. It sucks but she don't want a misrepresentation in her immigration history. Especially in this climate. Many people try to justify withholding vital information or lying to immigration because they think the opportunity is a valid reason to. But there is no justification. It is straight forward. She must list you.

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5 hours ago, straypixelz9 said:

Is absolutely true, but is an opportunity we dont want to miss

No one here will tell you anything other than she must answer all questions truthfully, including questions about you.  Misrepresentation is a serious matter.

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Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

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

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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What has changed since her prior denial?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Thank you all for your answers and it's as it should be obviously. Her last denial was in January, since then. We've been married. In Guatemala. We are waiting on the marriage license. And once we have it I will begin I-130

11 minutes ago, Boiler said:

What has changed since her prior denial?

 

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4 minutes ago, straypixelz9 said:

Thank you all for your answers and it's as it should be obviously. Her last denial was in January, since then. We've been married. In Guatemala. We are waiting on the marriage license. And once we have it I will begin I-130

 

Put yourself in the shoes of an officer......Recently married to a US citizen....no I-130 has been submitted yet..........she could be seen as wanting to get inside the US and remain..........to avoid the long spousal visa process..........a US spouse is a very strong tie to the US......

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

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

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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3 minutes ago, missileman said:

Put yourself in the shoes of an officer......Recently married to a US citizen....no I-130 has been submitted yet..........she could be seen as wanting to get inside the US and remain..........to avoid the long spousal visa process..........a US spouse is a very strong tie to the US......

Oh its impossible not to see it the same way. But given the opportunity, I hope she gets a chance to explain the scenario. Probably wont matter.

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Few of several questions in DS160 are “Are you Married”  and “Do you have any immidiate relatives in the US”.

 

While she doesn’t need to mention she will be staying with you for her observatory visit as she can stay anywhere, not providing your information for those two questions is considered lying which could have major consequences apart from just the denial.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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1 hour ago, straypixelz9 said:

Thank you all for your answers and it's as it should be obviously. Her last denial was in January, since then. We've been married. In Guatemala. We are waiting on the marriage license. And once we have it I will begin I-130

 

What do you mean marriage license?  You’re married and should have a marriage certificate. 

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Just now, straypixelz9 said:

Excuse me, marriage certificate, yes. It is still in Guatemala. But awaiting its arrival in the states. 

A printed copy of scanned marriage certificate is enough for submission. Originals are not requested until interview. 

ROC 2009
Naturalization 2010

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5 minutes ago, milimelo said:

A printed copy of scanned marriage certificate is enough for submission. Originals are not requested until interview. 

Our lawyer suggest all signatures be authenticated, and that it also be translated and notarized. And then, I must file marriage certificate hear in states. As it's a Guatemalan certificate 

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