Advice with very poor significant other

[SalishSea 16,946]

21 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

Thank you for all the responses on my question, to elaborate it seems a lot of you are upset at the mention of a lawyer. I didn't mean I would hire a lawyer to fight the process, I meant I would hire one to explain it and get their professional advice on my scenario. I'm only 19 and I am a little lost on the legal system in the US and my state. It's not my forte. I wanted to get a sound grasp and explanation on what I'm dealing with and what I'm dealing with looking into the future. Maybe just a couple hours of a professional's time. I'm sorry if the mention of one was unpleasant to some!! 

A lawyer cannot help influence a consular decision on a B2 case.   By law, the consulate is required to assume immigrant intent, and your bf fits the description of someone who is likely to overstay that visa, hence the advice you’re getting about lowering your expectations.

 

There is no financial sponsorship or affidavit of support for B visas.   If your mom won’t let you go there to meet, you may need to wait a few years until he can get a B visa.

[Kokoro_Minora 0]

I'm not really certain what qualifies as "strong ties to his country." He has a job, (though he hasn't had it for very long and it's pretty low paying) a house and motorcycle in his name and all his family in the Philippines. He lives with his very old father, cousins, and grandparents. I'm not sure if any of that counts as reasons to stay in the Philippines. 

[Crazy Cat 39,749]

12 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

I'm not really certain what qualifies as "strong ties to his country." He has a job, (though he hasn't had it for very long and it's pretty low paying) a house and motorcycle in his name and all his family in the Philippines. He lives with his very old father, cousins, and grandparents. I'm not sure if any of that counts as reasons to stay in the Philippines. 

Those are good.  The Consulate Officer will consider the situation and make a decision.  However, the CO is under no obligation to review additional documents.  Good luck.

[mitzab 285]

14 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

I'm not really certain what qualifies as "strong ties to his country." He has a job, (though he hasn't had it for very long and it's pretty low paying) a house and motorcycle in his name and all his family in the Philippines. He lives with his very old father, cousins, and grandparents. I'm not sure if any of that counts as reasons to stay in the Philippines. 

 

That is what everyone here is trying to point towards.

The B2 visa is strictly for tourism or visit, any non sleeping consular will be able to look at this and say that this guy is not coming back. So as everyone said that YES he can apply for a B2 visa, there is a very low chance of him getting it approved, as far as you seeking help from a lawyer, B2 visa will be applied by him, it is a very straight forward system you do not need lawyers help to fill out the form as he will need to fill out the form.

Unfortunately the way the system is if you are poor the logic is how you are supporting your travels, your stay etc. Which is a reasonable question. 

 

Again

 

Yes he can apply for B2

Chances are he will not be approved

Lawyer cannot do anything, he can charge you a fee and help fill him the form? but besides that anything he/she says will be irrelevant imho.

 

Best of luck.

[Kokoro_Minora 0]

Also, just preparing for future scenarios. Would a "no" from the embassy regarding his B2 Visa hurt his future chances of being able to immigrate to the US if we did decide that's what we wanted? Like, if we hit it off and decided to apply for a K1 fiance visa, would the previous decision be a red flag or hurt his chances at receiving one? Sorry if this is annoying, I just really want to make sure all my bases are covered. 

[Kokoro_Minora 0]

3 minutes ago, mitzab said:

 

That is what everyone here is trying to point towards.

The B2 visa is strictly for tourism or visit, any non sleeping consular will be able to look at this and say that this guy is not coming back. So as everyone said that YES he can apply for a B2 visa, there is a very low chance of him getting it approved, as far as you seeking help from a lawyer, B2 visa will be applied by him, it is a very straight forward system you do not need lawyers help to fill out the form as he will need to fill out the form.

Unfortunately the way the system is if you are poor the logic is how you are supporting your travels, your stay etc. Which is a reasonable question. 

 

Again

 

Yes he can apply for B2

Chances are he will not be approved

Lawyer cannot do anything, he can charge you a fee and help fill him the form? but besides that anything he/she says will be irrelevant imho.

 

Best of luck.

And it wouldn't matter if we invited him to the US and were able to support his travel expenses and living situation? 

[Crazy Cat 39,749]

2 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

And it wouldn't matter if we invited him to the US and were able to support his travel expenses and living situation? 

That could harm his case.

Edited March 21, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[SalishSea 16,946]

2 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

And it wouldn't matter if we invited him to the US and were able to support his travel expenses and living situation? 

Nope.   Like we have been saying, there is NO sponsorship for B visas.

[Crazy Cat 39,749]

6 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

Also, just preparing for future scenarios. Would a "no" from the embassy regarding his B2 Visa hurt his future chances of being able to immigrate to the US if we did decide that's what we wanted? Like, if we hit it off and decided to apply for a K1 fiance visa, would the previous decision be a red flag or hurt his chances at receiving one? Sorry if this is annoying, I just really want to make sure all my bases are covered. 

A B2 denial would have no impact on a K-1.

[mitzab 285]

2 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

Also, just preparing for future scenarios. Would a "no" from the embassy regarding his B2 Visa hurt his future chances of being able to immigrate to the US if we did decide that's what we wanted? Like, if we hit it off and decided to apply for a K1 fiance visa, would the previous decision be a red flag or hurt his chances at receiving one? Sorry if this is annoying, I just really want to make sure all my bases are covered. 

 

any us visa application (immigrant or non immigrant) will always have the question that were you ever denied the US visa, obviously you cannot lie, now how does this effect the immigration route there are much experienced guides here who will be able to share their expereince. But I would assume yes it does effect in some ways. 

But if you have a strong immigration case for K1 or IR, you have relationship proof and all then the burden of support will shift towards you and it might be a better option. Also, it will give you some time to think and understand the person rather than trying to right away move mountains. 

[Crazy Cat 39,749]

Just now, mitzab said:

But I would assume yes it does effect in some ways. 

It will not if the denial was due to lack of ties to home country (which is why the vast, vast, vast majority are denied).  A B2 denial, in itself, is not an issue.

[mitzab 285]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

It will not if the denial was due to lack of ties to home country (which is why the vast, vast, vast majority are denied).  A B2 denial, in itself, is not an issue.

 

fair enough.

[Sammy_2496 116]

1 hour ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

Thank you for all the responses on my question, to elaborate it seems a lot of you are upset at the mention of a lawyer. I didn't mean I would hire a lawyer to fight the process, I meant I would hire one to explain it and get their professional advice on my scenario. I'm only 19 and I am a little lost on the legal system in the US and my state. It's not my forte. I wanted to get a sound grasp and explanation on what I'm dealing with and what I'm dealing with looking into the future. Maybe just a couple hours of a professional's time. I'm sorry if the mention of one was unpleasant to some!! 

No one is upset. We just dont want you to end up wasting time and money

[Bill Oxner 18]

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

A lawyer cannot help influence a consular decision on a B2 case.   By law, the consulate is required to assume immigrant intent, and your bf fits the description of someone who is likely to overstay that visa, hence the advice you’re getting about lowering your expectations.

 

There is no financial sponsorship or affidavit of support for B visas.   If your mom won’t let you go there to meet, you may need to wait a few years until he can get a B visa.

OP has already stated her mom will let her go visit

 

" After a long fight with my mom, I was able to convince her to to let me see him. (Whether that be him coming to the US or me going to see him.)"

[Bill Oxner 18]

Where does the boyfriend live as in relationship to Manila?

 

Is he gonna have to take a plane or boat to get to Manila and whom is going to shoulder the cost for food and travel and lodging?

 

If the money starts getting too much, you may just save it if your paying and put it towards your trip to Philippines, Flights are pretty cheap for a trip to Philippines from USA.