Issues w/ Fiance Visiting US

[nat and dongyoung 4]

My boyfriend is from South Korea and he came to the US in September of this year for a little more than a month total. He traveled to LA for about two weeks and then flew down to Florida and stayed with me for 3 weeks. When he arrived in LA, he was asked if he was visiting anyone. He was worried they’d send him back home so he told the officer no and they let him in. When I talked to him about it later, he tried to justify it by saying he meant he wasn’t visiting anyone in LA specifically, which was true. We already applied for the K1 visa in October of this year and are awaiting our NOA2.

He’s planning on coming back next month and he wants to stay with me for 2 months. We’re worried he’ll be stopped again and asked about his previous visit. He wasn’t honest with them and we don’t want our visa case to be affected. I know he can provide proof that he’s traveling back home by providing his return ticket back to Korea. He’s unemployed and lives with his dad. I’m not sure what other evidence he could provide to prove he has ties back in his home country. Has anyone experienced ever experienced something similar before?

 

1.       What are some pieces of evidence he could provide to prove he has ties back home?

 

2.       If asked his intentions on visiting the US, should he be honest about our pending K1 visa? I told him that he shouldn’t lie but he also shouldn’t give them more info than they’re asking for. We want to avoid any issues with the immigration officers.

 

3.       If our petition is approved and he’s asked about this situation at the interview, he should just explain it all?

Edited December 14, 2021 by Nat & Dongyoung

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

1.  A return ticket is not proof he will return to his country after the visit.  Honestly, a fiancee in the US is a strong tie....to the US.  

2.  He must be completely honest if asked questions either in writing or verbally.  He has already misrepresented himself once.  

3.  If asked, he must be truthful....period.

Please be aware that EVERY visit to the US is at the discretion of CBP.  With no strong ties to his country  and such frequent visits, he might be denied entry next time.  He is a prime candidate for suspicion of intent to stay and adjust status .  If they detect he lied earlier, it won't be a positive outcome for a visit.

Edited December 14, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[SalishSea 17,925]

Already lied once, has a pending fiance petition, no job and the ability to stay for 2 months on a tourist visa,  very few ties to home.....

 

I'm sure you can see how this could play out.

[MarJhi 963]

Think about it from the Customs and Border Patrol point of view. If he lied about visiting someone, why did he lie? I don't believe they will think it was an innocent little lie, they will probably think it was a lie for some nefarious purpose. 

[Redro 4,611]

22 hours ago, Nat & Dongyoung said:

My boyfriend is from South Korea and he came to the US in September of this year for a little more than a month total. He traveled to LA for about two weeks and then flew down to Florida and stayed with me for 3 weeks. When he arrived in LA, he was asked if he was visiting anyone. He was worried they’d send him back home so he told the officer no and they let him in. When I talked to him about it later, he tried to justify it by saying he meant he wasn’t visiting anyone in LA specifically, which was true. We already applied for the K1 visa in October of this year and are awaiting our NOA2.

He’s planning on coming back next month and he wants to stay with me for 2 months. We’re worried he’ll be stopped again and asked about his previous visit. He wasn’t honest with them and we don’t want our visa case to be affected. I know he can provide proof that he’s traveling back home by providing his return ticket back to Korea. He’s unemployed and lives with his dad. I’m not sure what other evidence he could provide to prove he has ties back in his home country. Has anyone experienced ever experienced something similar before?

 

1.       What are some pieces of evidence he could provide to prove he has ties back home?

 

2.       If asked his intentions on visiting the US, should he be honest about our pending K1 visa? I told him that he shouldn’t lie but he also shouldn’t give them more info than they’re asking for. We want to avoid any issues with the immigration officers.

 

3.       If our petition is approved and he’s asked about this situation at the interview, he should just explain it all?

What was your fiance doing for two weeks in LA? 

Did he plan a 2 week stay somewhere else before meeting you as a cover story? 

He doesn't have very strong ties to Korea. I suggest he gets a job while you wait for the embassy interview and if he wants to visit again it would be better to have a short visit 1 week/ 2 weeks max.