Newly Wed needs help

[Iam_imelda_ 7]

Hi Guys, I need your help no matter how little it is. I am an LPR in the United States, a Nigerian, a newly Wed. My husband is currently on a student visa in Europe due to his masters. We’ve been away for 8months🥲and we re looking for a way he can come visit me for the Christmas holiday and then go back after spending a week or 2 with me. We really don’t know if it is a good idea for him to apply and he’ll b granted, we don’t even know where to start from, should he apply, should he not? We just got married in Jan and ve been away since March, is it a good idea for him to apply and not get refused? Can he apply for a Tourist visa or?

[Timona 3,939]

Chance of him getting B-2 isslim since you're married. 

[Iam_imelda_ 7]

We are married Traditionally,No record of we being married in court yet. Does he still have a chance? We intend getting married in court next year since we are both schooling and not coming bck to Nigeria yet

[nastra30 1,980]

6 hours ago, Iam_imelda_ said:

We are married Traditionally,No record of we being married in court yet. Does he still have a chance? We intend getting married in court next year since we are both schooling and not coming bck to Nigeria yet

So you guys are married married but don't have a marriage certificate? 

[Iam_imelda_ 7]

Traditionally, yes. 

[AfroKing 48]

35 minutes ago, Iam_imelda_ said:

Traditionally, yes. 

By your definition of "Traditionally", i assume a bride price was paid, right? If yes, then you're officially married in the eyes of the law. Traditional Marriage is one of the recognised type of marriage in Nigeria. You need to approach a Local registry to register such union. Traditional and Court Marriage are two different types that does not meddle with each other as identified by the Nigerian Law. The only difference is that Traditional Marriage isn't suitable for Immigration purposes as it allows Polygamy but it still does not rule out the fact that its a union within the jurisdiction in which it happened.

 

That said, the chances of your partner with a Visitor's visa is slim since he's a student in the UK and by your union might be assumed to have immigration intent as he has a very low ties to the U.K where he's not a resident.

 

You can give it a shot if you've got a couple of bulks to blow but i wouldn't get my hopes high. Still, like a saying, you loose 100 percent of a chance you didn't take.

 

Also, don't ever lie to Immigration Officer, they always find out things. If you decided to try and the question pops up, makes sure he paints the exact picture and not hide specifics. Cheers

[Boiler 43,429]

Looking at 4 months to get an appointment.

[Family 3,474]

23 hours ago, Iam_imelda_ said:

or?

You book a flight to England and feast on Xmas Goose.
 

Kill two birds with one shot and plan a Utah zoom marriage while there  and have it ready to file his I-130...he will have the advantage of getting a 10 year card .  as you are probably looking at a wait of 2 to 3 years.
 

You are definitely “ married “ as per Law of The Land your marriage took place in so don’t create unnecessary problems for both of you by claiming single status on any documents…

 

This random web Nigerian lawyer site is  stuffy, condescending ,  snooty and repeatedly calls people ignorant..but since I had to read it , am sharing the “pain” in good spirit. Lol! 

 

Such marriage does not enjoy the full rights accorded to English marriage (that is marriage according to the law)

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-legally-married-onyekachi-umah

Edited September 27, 2022 by Family

[Iam_imelda_ 7]

13 hours ago, AfroKing said:

By your definition of "Traditionally", i assume a bride price was paid, right? If yes, then you're officially married in the eyes of the law. Traditional Marriage is one of the recognised type of marriage in Nigeria. You need to approach a Local registry to register such union. Traditional and Court Marriage are two different types that does not meddle with each other as identified by the Nigerian Law. The only difference is that Traditional Marriage isn't suitable for Immigration purposes as it allows Polygamy but it still does not rule out the fact that its a union within the jurisdiction in which it happened.

 

That said, the chances of your partner with a Visitor's visa is slim since he's a student in the UK and by your union might be assumed to have immigration intent as he has a very low ties to the U.K where he's not a resident.

 

You can give it a shot if you've got a couple of bulks to blow but i wouldn't get my hopes high. Still, like a saying, you loose 100 percent of a chance you didn't take.

 

Also, don't ever lie to Immigration Officer, they always find out things. If you decided to try and the question pops up, makes sure he paints the exact picture and not hide specifics. Cheers

 I wasn’t going to lie to them. I am yet to change my status to Mrs since I do not ve a certificate In order to start filing for him. I just want to know the chance of it being granted. I am trying to get a Visa to Europe myself since I was told it was going to take 15days but den, I stil want to know if he should apply.

12 hours ago, Boiler said:

Looking at 4 months to get an appointment.

If him waiting for 4months means it’ll b granted can he stil apply while I travel to his location? 

[Boiler 43,429]

You apply and find out at the interview.

[SalishSea 16,769]

1 hour ago, Iam_imelda_ said:

If him waiting for 4months means it’ll b granted can he stil apply while I travel to his location? 

That's not what Boiler meant.  He was referring to the wait time for a B visa interview appointment.

 

Why don't you just start an immigrant petition for him?  I can't see him getting a B visa with such weak ties to home.

[Just Paul 4,591]

The chances of a single Nigeran male getting a B2 visa is pretty slim.  He can pay the fee, do the interview and hope that Immigration Officer doesn't ask why are you wanting to visit the US.

The chances of a Traditionally married Nigerian male getting a B2 visa are much slimmer but the same procedure applies.

His being denied a tourist visa does not have any affect on future immigration as long has he is truthful.

 

If you want to visit him it is not a European visa you are asking for.   You need a UK visa.  The process begins online and take more the 15 days to complete, and that is after you get a biometric done, unless you want to pay crazy expedite fees.

[AfroKing 48]

6 hours ago, Iam_imelda_ said:

 I wasn’t going to lie to them. I am yet to change my status to Mrs since I do not ve a certificate In order to start filing for him. I just want to know the chance of it being granted. I am trying to get a Visa to Europe myself since I was told it was going to take 15days but den, I stil want to know if he should apply.

If him waiting for 4months means it’ll b granted can he stil apply while I travel to his location? 

My point is, if a bride price was paid at the traditional marriage, you are officially married in the eyes of the Nigerian Law. All you need do is just get a certificate at the Local registry. I made that point to inform you of your status so you don't unintentionally make a misrepresentation since you assume you're not married yet, in the eyes of the law. 

 

Your Partner's chances for B2 is slim, but it never hurts to try.

 

Cheers