B2 visa lie as visiting a friend years later now we married and applying CR1

[Anthonysmithlove1 0]

So here is our story years ago in 2016 I apply for a b2 travel visit to the US. When I fill out the application I put visiting a friend and I put my girlfriend name . But at the time we were actually dating but I said when ask at the interview just visiting my friend . They denied my visit cause I couldn’t proof strong ties. So she ended up visiting me multiple times like 11 times here to my country . During that time I propose and we got married here in my country . Fast forward today we got approve through USCIS and currently at the nvc stage. So it’s been years from that attempt to visit . We got  many pictures together , we even met up in another country (costa rica) for a honeymoon. But I did made sure when submitted the petition to make sure the dates are aligned correctly to reflect when we started dated and not when apply for b2 visa.

 

so my question is  would you think they ask me about that visa years ago . I fear that they might see I was lying.  All these years my husband travel to visit me will go to waste.

 

like any stories of people who went through the same or similar situation.

 

 

[Timona 3,941]

You shouldn't have a problem 

[Anthonysmithlove1 0]

1 minute ago, Timona said:

You shouldn't have a problem 

Thank you just so stressful you waited years and we close 🤦‍♀️ 

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

43 minutes ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

Thank you just so stressful you waited years and we close 🤦‍♀️ 

A denied tourist visa will have no impact on an immigrant visa.  I agree with @Timona.  From what you posted, there is no issue here.  Good luck.

 

If you had claimed to be married on that B2 application years ago, then that would be an issue.  

Edited July 28, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Anthonysmithlove1 0]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

A denied tourist visa will have no impact on an immigrant visa.  I agree with @Timona.  From what you posted, there is no issue here.  Good luck.

 

If you had claimed to be married on that B2 application years ago, then that would be an issue.  

I quess I was worry since my name is listed on the ds160 application as the point of visit in 2016. But I guess I see your point 

 

4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

A denied tourist visa will have no impact on an immigrant visa.  I agree with @Timona.  From what you posted, there is no issue here.  Good luck.

 

If you had claimed to be married on that B2 application years ago, then that would be an issue.  

 

[Mike E 11,723]

1 hour ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

When I fill out the application I put visiting a friend and I put my girlfriend name

 

1 hour ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

So she ended up visiting me multiple times like 11 times here to my country .

 

1 hour ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

All these years my husband travel to visit me will go to waste

I think there is a problem, or at least a question to be answered.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

Agreed with @Mike E

 

Who are you? The husband, the wife, the US citizen, the tourist visa applicant?

[Anthonysmithlove1 0]

5 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Agreed with @Mike E

 

Who are you? The husband, the wife, the US citizen, the tourist visa applicant?

I am the husband the beneficiary. My girl friend was the visa applicant . She’s will be going to the interview in a few months for spouse visa .

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

15 minutes ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

I am the husband the beneficiary. My girl friend was the visa applicant . She’s will be going to the interview in a few months for spouse visa .

You have absolutely everything messed up.

You say you applied for the visa but she is the one going for the interview. Then you say ”All these years my husband travel to visit me will go to waste.”.

 

Regardless of gender, things are as follows:

US citizen=petitioner

Foreigner=tourist visa applicant=spousal visa beneficiary=person that will be interviewed

 

Which one are you?

 

Edited July 29, 2023 by Allaboutwaiting

[Anthonysmithlove1 0]

1 minute ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

You have absolutely everything messed up.

You say you applied for the visa but she is the one going for the interview. Then you say ”All these years my husband travel to visit me will go to waste.”.

 

Regardless of gender, things are as follows:

US citizen=petitioner

Foreigner=tourist visa applicant=spousal visa beneficiary=person that will be interviewed

 

Sorry I was typing fast 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

1 minute ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

Sorry I was typing fast 

So which one are you?

[top_secret 2,062]

4 hours ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

When I fill out the application I put visiting a friend and I put my girlfriend name . But at the time we were actually dating but I said when ask at the interview just visiting my friend .

 

A girlfriend (or a boyfriend, because I am confused) was,,,, a "friend" back then.   I'd leave it at that and not think much about it further.

[Rocio0010 5,565]

It shouldn’t be an issue because, back then, it was a (boy/girl)friend. However, this should be a lesson for you not to lie to immigration ever again. 

[SalishSea 16,775]

6 hours ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

So here is our story years ago in 2016 I apply for a b2 travel visit to the US. When I fill out the application I put visiting a friend and I put my girlfriend name . But at the time we were actually dating but I said when ask at the interview just visiting my friend . They denied my visit cause I couldn’t proof strong ties. So she ended up visiting me multiple times like 11 times here to my country . During that time I propose and we got married here in my country . Fast forward today we got approve through USCIS and currently at the nvc stage. So it’s been years from that attempt to visit . We got  many pictures together , we even met up in another country (costa rica) for a honeymoon. But I did made sure when submitted the petition to make sure the dates are aligned correctly to reflect when we started dated and not when apply for b2 visa.

 

so my question is  would you think they ask me about that visa years ago . I fear that they might see I was lying.  All these years my husband travel to visit me will go to waste.

 

like any stories of people who went through the same or similar situation.

 

 

Best bet is to not lie any more to US immigration.  

[Redro 4,600]

12 hours ago, Anthonysmithlove1 said:

So here is our story years ago in 2016 I apply for a b2 travel visit to the US. When I fill out the application I put visiting a friend and I put my girlfriend name . But at the time we were actually dating but I said when ask at the interview just visiting my friend . They denied my visit cause I couldn’t proof strong ties. So she ended up visiting me multiple times like 11 times here to my country . During that time I propose and we got married here in my country . Fast forward today we got approve through USCIS and currently at the nvc stage. So it’s been years from that attempt to visit . We got  many pictures together , we even met up in another country (costa rica) for a honeymoon. But I did made sure when submitted the petition to make sure the dates are aligned correctly to reflect when we started dated and not when apply for b2 visa.

 

so my question is  would you think they ask me about that visa years ago . I fear that they might see I was lying.  All these years my husband travel to visit me will go to waste.

 

like any stories of people who went through the same or similar situation.

 

 

The IO at the tourist visa interview didn’t believe the “friend” was just a friend…. 
You didn’t have to lie on the I130 application about when you met. FYI: When the beneficiary goes to the upcoming interview more than likely potential questions asked will be: when did you meet? Where did you meet? When did you start dating? When did you get engaged? when did you get married? 
They might ask about the denied visa. Be honest and explain IO didn’t believe you had strong ties. 

Edited July 29, 2023 by Redro