Hi,
First time poster here. Not a potential immigrant, just a U.S.-based lawyer with an interest in immigration law. (Disclaimer: I do not represent anyone on this site, nor am I providing advice or a legal opinion to anyone on this site.)
I am not as pessimistic as others who are posting here. Section 214(b) is cited when the non-immigrant visa applicant fails to overcome the presumption of intent to immigrate. The CO did not deny on the basis of misrepresentation, nor did the CO appear to apply a misrepresentation bar (even if the CO reasonably suspected misrepresentation under the somewhat implausible circumstances described by the original poster). The remaining term of the B1 may have been cancelled simply because the poster is now married, and therefore can no longer overcome the section 214(b) presumption.
This doesn't necessarily mean the poster does not qualify for a IR-1 or other immigrant visa, although I agree that the poster may have difficulties given these circumstances. It may depend on how much the CO documented in the poster's file and whether the CO who adjudicates any new petition is as suspicious.
The lesson of this post should be, do not take actions showing an intent to immigrate (like marry a U.S. citizen in the U.S.) while traveling on a non-immigrant visa and expect to be able to return to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa. If you do take such an action (like get married), and want to immigrate, do not leave the U.S. before adjusting your status and receiving advance parole or the green card.
IMO you should just stop counting who pays for what. You're married now, it doesn't matter at all. Whoever has money available can use it for immigration related expenses. It all comes from the same pot, tracking everything is just going to cause argument.
As for having him pay the fees at NVC stage, well, you can only pay using a US based bank account so I don't see how he could make the payment.
There's no "favor" to be done and returned, your expense are made for a common goal!
I-130 APPROVED FINALLY!! :wow:
NOA1 July 19 2011. NOA2 February 15 2012. 211 friggen days!!
We believe spamming USCIS phone line WORKS cus we called at 1PM to check status, they said they're still on July 12 blah blah blah then 2 hours later we got email status update!
Time to put NVC on speed dial :lol:
