Visa Waiver Program

[eve101 0]

So, my boyfriend and I have been getting ready for the k-1 process. He's in Brazil and needs to get a bunch of documents together so we're still a little ways away from even sending in the first applications. But I just read today that Bush signed some kind of waiver for visas so that Brazilians don't need a visa anymore. They just need a passport, I guess...So....I'm just wondering, does that mean that he could just come visit on that non-visa thing, and get married without this k-1 deal. I'm confused. Anyone else know more about this Visa Waiver Program?

[LaL 418]

the VWP is not meant to be used for an entry with intent to marry and stay.

[rebeccajo 14]

[~Nini~ 2]

So, my boyfriend and I have been getting ready for the k-1 process. He's in Brazil and needs to get a bunch of documents together so we're still a little ways away from even sending in the first applications. But I just read today that Bush signed some kind of waiver for visas so that Brazilians don't need a visa anymore. They just need a passport, I guess...So....I'm just wondering, does that mean that he could just come visit on that non-visa thing, and get married without this k-1 deal. I'm confused. Anyone else know more about this Visa Waiver Program?

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html

I haven't managed to find any other info about Brazil recently entering the Visa Waiver Program, but if that's the case, your fiance can enter the US to marry you. However, he won't be able to stay, and you'll have to file a K3 (spousal visa) for him to be able to immigrate to the States. As lal_brandow put it, you can't use the VWP as a way for your fiance to marry and stay in the country.

Edited August 5, 2007 by Nini & Bee

[L_n_O 3]

you'll have to just follow the motions like the rest of us really

[er1c 0]

I would like to get more information on the addition of Brasil to the VWP. If it's already in place (functional) that means my girl could come up to see me for say 90 days, return back home for her interview and then fly back here. We would be together 90% of the time instead of being apart for 90% of the time!!

[athena_ny 1]

I can't find anything on Brazil entering the VWP, and I highly doubt it, since it's hard enough (at times, close to impossible) for them to get a visa approved due to high fraud rates, etc. Like the rest of S. America, really.

[er1c 0]

I can't find anything on Brazil entering the VWP, and I highly doubt it, since it's hard enough (at times, close to impossible) for them to get a visa approved due to high fraud rates, etc. Like the rest of S. America, really.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1185743109...=googlenews_wsj

There's a news article about it. It does in fact list Brazil. I had to read a few times to believe it.

[er1c 0]

Silly WSJ and their subscriptions You can find it at news.google.com and search for "visa waiver program brazil" and then you can read the whole article.

Countries added to the program include; Argentina, Brazil, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Slovakia, South Korea, Taiwan and Uruguay.

[Ladylethal 12]

Bush signed the law, but in order for it to work, Brazil will have to enroll in the program, and wait to be approved for it, it will also have to change it's reciprocity law and stop requiring visas from americans.

Don't count on the VWP program for Brazil anytime soon, my guess it will take at least a year for it all to come to reality, if it does come, since the law Bush signed is for country with 10% or less of denied visa applications in the consulates (the bigger the number of illegals, the more they deny) and Brazil has currently 13% of denials.

Also, it's visa fraud to enter US with intentions to marry and stay if you already know it beforehand and are aware of the laws.

[C_y_K 0]

Bush signed the law, but in order for it to work, Brazil will have to enroll in the program, and wait to be approved for it, it will also have to change it's reciprocity law and stop requiring visas from americans.

Don't count on the VWP program for Brazil anytime soon, my guess it will take at least a year for it all to come to reality, if it does come, since the law Bush signed is for country with 10% or less of denied visa applications in the consulates (the bigger the number of illegals, the more they deny) and Brazil has currently 13% of denials.

Also, it's visa fraud to enter US with intentions to marry and stay if you already know it beforehand and are aware of the laws.

Did it say anything about Argentina?

[Jason-Sasha 1]

I'm sure Russia is not included but if anyone knows where I can find a complete list of included countries, I'd appreciate it. Cheers!

[athena_ny 1]

Bush signed the law, but in order for it to work, Brazil will have to enroll in the program, and wait to be approved for it, it will also have to change it's reciprocity law and stop requiring visas from americans.

Don't count on the VWP program for Brazil anytime soon, my guess it will take at least a year for it all to come to reality, if it does come, since the law Bush signed is for country with 10% or less of denied visa applications in the consulates (the bigger the number of illegals, the more they deny) and Brazil has currently 13% of denials.

Also, it's visa fraud to enter US with intentions to marry and stay if you already know it beforehand and are aware of the laws.

Did it say anything about Argentina?

I'm surprised they are adding Argentina, considering they took it away 5 yrs ago.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html

Those are all the VWP countries, I believe it was posted earlier in the thread.

Edited August 5, 2007 by meow mix

[jundp 191]

I would like to get more information on the addition of Brasil to the VWP. If it's already in place (functional) that means my girl could come up to see me for say 90 days, return back home for her interview and then fly back here. We would be together 90% of the time instead of being apart for 90% of the time!!

Just be careful of that. I know for Germany it's 90 days at a time, but more than 6 months in a year is considered a no-no.

[athena_ny 1]

I would like to get more information on the addition of Brasil to the VWP. If it's already in place (functional) that means my girl could come up to see me for say 90 days, return back home for her interview and then fly back here. We would be together 90% of the time instead of being apart for 90% of the time!!

Just be careful of that. I know for Germany it's 90 days at a time, but more than 6 months in a year is considered a no-no.

Yup. IF you are spending more time in the US than your home country, VWP priveleges can be revoked.