APPLYING FOR A VISITOR VISA WHILE K1 PETITION IS IN PROCESS

[WiL and ShAi 0]

Hi,

I just would like to ask if one could apply for a us visitor visa while the k1 petition is in process. Would there be no problem at all?

Edited October 1, 2007 by wilson and shai

[Alt name 1]

I can only tell you what happened to us. We went together to the embassy, and applied for one. We were summarily denied because they said if there are ties to the US they have to assume she is an intending immigrant and is going to stay. They are for some reason instructed to not grant a visitor / tourist visa when a petition is pending. It doesn't hurt to try though, i think it's about a hundred bucks and being denied a visitor's visa doesn't hurt or effect your case. Good luck if you do try.

Hi,

I just would like to ask if one could apply for a us visitor visa while the k1 petition is in process. Would there be no problem at all?

[rouguewave 7]

Hi,

I just would like to ask if one could apply for a us visitor visa while the k1 petition is in process. Would there be no problem at all?

Shai,

I am going to hope that someone else posts a more positive reply, because mine will not be. Applying for a US Tourist visa is easy, getting one is hard. From what I undestand in reading the forums, it does NOT impact the K1 visa process.

However, being granted a Tourist visa is subject to proving that you will return to the Philippines, which will be hard. The Embassy looks for extensive family ties, as well as material assets (home, bank accounts, land/business holdings), and contracts which will compell you to return.

We tried to get one for mahal ko and even with modest bank account, open business that she owned, and children remaining in Philippines they would not grant it to her.

[WiL and ShAi 0]

Shai,

I am going to hope that someone else posts a more positive reply, because mine will not be. Applying for a US Tourist visa is easy, getting one is hard. From what I undestand in reading the forums, it does NOT impact the K1 visa process.

However, being granted a Tourist visa is subject to proving that you will return to the Philippines, which will be hard. The Embassy looks for extensive family ties, as well as material assets (home, bank accounts, land/business holdings), and contracts which will compell you to return.

We tried to get one for mahal ko and even with modest bank account, open business that she owned, and children remaining in Philippines they would not grant it to her.

Oh so sorry to hear that Frank. yeah, i understand it's really hard to be granted a visitor visa especially when you're under K1 petition. Well, i'll just have to wait. Hey, my SO and I are already back together. Thanks for the prayers.

[Jasman0717 8]

You can try but the petitioner needs very strong bonds to the RP like a great job, land owner or business owner.