Visa cancelled

[Happykid 6]

Hi all,

 

I’ve been living in the US with my boyfriend on a F1 visa, studying English. I am from Switzerland and we both went there to visit my family. On the way back to the US, I was sent to secondary at the us port of entry. They harassed me with questions, searched my phone, only found out I had a boyfriend. The officer eventually made me say I was doing a little job on the side without finding any evidence just by pushing me to say something like that. They cancelled my visa, sent me back home and told me I should re apply for a correct visa such as K1 if I were to marry my boyfriend or working visa but I don’t think I could find any sponsor for such visa. What should I do at this point?

 

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

This seems to be happening more often. They’re really cracking down on people violating their student visa terms by working on the side. A “little” job is still not allowed.

Not sure there’s much you can do if you admitted to a CBP officer that you were working against the terms of your visa. Is your relationship with your boyfriend serious enough for marriage? 

Edited March 2, 2020 by SusieQQQ

[arken 4,197]

At this time i don’t think they will issue any on immigrant visa to you. If your two are serious in relationship, may be pursue K1 visa or CR1 by marrying.

 

I have also heard they are cracking down on the students who initially come to attend a 4-yr school but transfer to some low key institutions in the name of learning English like TOEFL, IELTS requiring only limited classes and stay here for a long time. 
 

Is your case similar to those?

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

17 minutes ago, Awdreec said:

Hi all,

 

I’ve been living in the US with my boyfriend on a F1 visa, studying English. I am from Switzerland and we both went there to visit my family. On the way back to the US, I was sent to secondary at the us port of entry. They harassed me with questions, searched my phone, only found out I had a boyfriend. The officer eventually made me say I was doing a little job on the side without finding any evidence just by pushing me to say something like that. They cancelled my visa, sent me back home and told me I should re apply for a correct visa such as K1 if I were to marry my boyfriend or working visa but I don’t think I could find any sponsor for such visa. What should I do at this point?

 

I don't think you will be getting another non-immigrant visa of any kind for a very long time........It should have no effect on a K-1.

[Illiria 980]

23 minutes ago, Awdreec said:

The officer eventually made me say I was doing a little job on the side without finding any evidence just by pushing me to say something like that.

Are you implying that an officer made you lie saying you had a job when you didn’t? because that is a very serious thing to allege

 

Or did you in fact have a job that was in violation of your student visa? 

[Happykid 6]

7 minutes ago, Illiria said:

Are you implying that an officer made you lie saying you had a job when you didn’t? because that is a very serious thing to allege

 

Or did you in fact have a job that was in violation of your student visa? 

 

21 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

This seems to be happening more often. They’re really cracking down on people violating their student visa terms by working on the side. A “little” job is still not allowed.

Not sure there’s much you can do if you admitted to a CBP officer that you were working against the terms of your visa. Is your relationship with your boyfriend serious enough for marriage? 

Yes I know that in my case a student visa is no more an option for me. I met my bf in 2016 while I was spending the summer in the US. I went back to give our relationship a chance. It’s been 2,5 years and we are in love. All I want is to be with him. 

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

11 minutes ago, Happykid said:

 

Yes I know that in my case a student visa is no more an option for me. I met my bf in 2016 while I was spending the summer in the US. I went back to give our relationship a chance. It’s been 2,5 years and we are in love. All I want is to be with him. 

Seems a K1 or CR1 is the route for you to go, then (assuming the boyfriend is a US citizen). As above, the denial of entry/cancelled student visa won’t affect those types of visas.  Good luck. 

[Happykid 6]

Just now, SusieQQQ said:

Seems a K1 or CR1 is the route for you to go, then (assuming the boyfriend is a US citizen). As above, the denial of entry/cancelled student visa won’t affect those types of visas.  Good luck. 

Yes he’s a US citizen, forgot to mention it. Thank you. 

[African Zealot 1,452]

54 minutes ago, Happykid said:

Hi all,

 

I’ve been living in the US with my boyfriend on a F1 visa, studying English. I am from Switzerland and we both went there to visit my family. On the way back to the US, I was sent to secondary at the us port of entry. They harassed me with questions, searched my phone, only found out I had a boyfriend. The officer eventually made me say I was doing a little job on the side without finding any evidence just by pushing me to say something like that. They cancelled my visa, sent me back home and told me I should re apply for a correct visa such as K1 if I were to marry my boyfriend or working visa but I don’t think I could find any sponsor for such visa. What should I do at this point?

 

Too bad. Forget about returning to the USA as a visitor or in any other non immigrant visa except perhaps H1 which allow dual intent. You should not have admitted what wasn’t true and at this point you can’t go back and change it, your records are set in stone and you signed that document he gave you.

 

If/when you guys get married or engaged, he can petition an immigrant visa for you.

 

Good luck.

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

Just now, Happykid said:

Yes he’s a US citizen, forgot to mention it. Thank you. 

If you both decide marriage is in your future, he should join us here.  First, you should decide whether a K-1 or a CR-1 is right for you.  Then, studying the guides on this web site would be a good start.  This info might be useful:

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
    Slightly faster arrival in the US 
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

  

CR-1
    Slightly slower arrival in the US 

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  �

 

[Happykid 6]

4 minutes ago, missileman said:

If you both decide marriage is in your future, he should join us here.  First, you should decide whether a K-1 or a CR-1 is right for you.  Then, studying the guides on this web site would be a good start.  This info might be useful:

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
    Slightly faster arrival in the US 
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

  

CR-1
    Slightly slower arrival in the US 

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  �

 

So if I look at the pros and cons, the CR1 would be better. However, does that mean we need to be married already to apply for that visa? 

[Happykid 6]

6 minutes ago, Ray.Bonaquist said:

Too bad. Forget about returning to the USA as a visitor or in any other non immigrant visa except perhaps H1 which allow dual intent. You should not have admitted what wasn’t true and at this point you can’t go back and change it, your records are set in stone and you signed that document he gave you.

 

If/when you guys get married or engaged, he can petition an immigrant visa for you.

 

Good luck.

In the sworn document I didn’t admit to anything I just ended it. That’s the only paper I signed.

In any case, I do not want to apply for a non-immigrant visa again. 

Thank you ! 

[African Zealot 1,452]

2 minutes ago, Happykid said:

In the sworn document I didn’t admit to anything I just ended it. That’s the only paper I signed.

When you sign an immigration document, you’re admitting under oath everything in it is true, unfortunately.

[Happykid 6]

Just now, Ray.Bonaquist said:

When you sign an immigration document, you’re admitting under oath everything in it is true, unfortunately.

I know that. But we didn’t discuss working matter in that document because I chose to end it. You do not have to answer any questions if you do not want to. 

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

9 minutes ago, Happykid said:

So if I look at the pros and cons, the CR1 would be better. However, does that mean we need to be married already to apply for that visa? 

Correct.