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I wouldn't say handed out like candies, obviously you have not been there so you don't know how hard it actually is to obtain a visa in the Philippines. It just so happens more and more Americans prefer the Filipina lovin..

I wouldn't say handed out like candies, obviously you have not been there so you don't know how hard it actually is to obtain a visa in the Philippines. It just so happens more and more Americans prefer the Filipina lovin..

If go you'll be fine. They're looking for those who have the intention of not being here as a permanent resident so out of the country continuously for more then six months is looked upon with scepticism. Go and have fun. Bring your MC with you to the Phil so you and your husband can take advantage of the Balikbayan one-year visa-free stay.

The moment we enter the embassy, COs already know if we are lying or not, we're hiding things or not. They don't necessarily like timid people trying to downplay their intentions in applying for the visa and also, they may have felt that she is not going back to the country anymore. I got denied for a tourist visa, we waited a year and filed for k1, easy peasy. It's most likely the easiest way for a filipina to set foot in the US, k1. The tourist visa is usually granted to rich people and/or ones who have traveled out of the PH and was able to prove that they came back like my cousin. She wasn't a millionaire but she loved to travel, been to 5 countries in 5 years - applied for a tourist visa and got approved because she came back every single time.

That would raise your household count to 3. And you cannot combine incomes with the I-134.

Top 8 things you should consider before getting married on a Tourist Visa or Visa Waiver
1. The Marriage Must Be In Good Faith
One of the most important things that you must prove to USCIS is that your marriage was entered in good faith.
If USCIS determines that the marriage was entered into only for purpose of gaining immigration benefits, they will deny the application. Denial of the application may result in the initiation of deportation or removal proceedings.
IMPORTANT
You will have to submit sufficient documents and proof that your marriage is really a good faith marriage.
2. The 30/60 Day Rule
The Department of State developed a '30/60 day rule' to help consular officers determine if someone has committed visa fraud. Under the rule, if an individual is applying for a visa at the Consulate and has previously filed for Adjustment of Status or another change in nonimmigrant status within 30 or 60 days of entry in the US, preconceived intent is assumed.
This rule has, in some ways, been adopted by USCIS in the adjudication of Adjustment of Status applications. This '30/60 day rule' makes it risky to apply for change of status or marriage based adjustment of status within 60 days of arriving in the US and harmful within 30 days of arriving.
People who commit visa fraud can become permanently ineligible to enter the US or receive immigration benefits. That is why it is important to know about this rule and to understand how it works before you get married and apply for adjustment of status.
DID YOU KNOW?
If a person violates nonimmigrant status or files for a change of status or adjustment of status:
Within 30 days of entry, the person is presumed to have misrepresented his/her intentions at the visa interview. Between 30 and 60 days of entry, there is no presumption of misrepresentation, but the burden is on the applicant to prove that there was no misrepresentation. After 60 days, there is no presumption of misrepresentation (arguably, the burden would shift to the government to prove there was any misrepresentation if it is alleged). RESERVE YOUR FREE VISA ASSESSMENT WITH IMMIGRATION LAWYER TODAY!
3. Timing of The Wedding
The timing of your wedding may raise red flags for USCIS when examining your case.
If you are married too soon after entry and later apply for Adjustment of Status, it may be assumed that you entered the US with preconceived intent, despite filing the Adjustment of Status application after 60 days.
If you are entering the U.S. with the intention of getting married and then returning to your home country, the timing of your wedding in relation to your entry is largely irrelevant.
4. What Happens If Adjustment of Status Is Denied?
The possibility of being denied for an adjustment is very real, so you and your spouse must both be prepared for any eventuality.
If you came to the U.S. as a visitor and your adjustment of status is denied, USCIS may refer you to Immigration & Customs Enforcement to begin the process of removal, or 'deport' from the country. It is important to remember that if you entered the country as a Visa Waiver applicant, you may not have the right to argue your case in front of an immigration judge.
DID YOU KNOW?
The reasons for denial of adjustment of status are not limited to lack of evidence that the marriage is bona fide, or you did not enter with a preconceived intent to marry and remain in the U.S. Reasons for denial may include a person's health, criminal history, or previous sanctions. If the immigration officer does not find that you entered into a fraudulent marriage you can always seek your immigrant visa through the consulate in your home country. Get A Free Visa Assessment From An Experienced Immigration Attorney
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5. You Cannot Leave The US Immediately After Marriage
After you have married and filed for adjustment of status you will not be able to leave the U.S. until you apply for and receive Advance Parole or Green Card.
If you leave the country before receiving one of these two documents, you may not be allowed to re-enter the US and your adjustment of status application can be deemed 'abandoned' and denied. You and your spouse would have to start the immigration process from scratch and your spouse may have to wait outside the U.S. to consular process.
IMPORTANT
If your adjustment of status application is pending, and did not apply for and obtain the Advance Parole before leaving the U.S., the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) considers you to have abandoned your adjustment of status application, and may not permit you to re-enter the U.S.
6. Border Protection Officers Are Watching You
When you arrive on a tourist visa, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection officers at the port-of-entry will ask you the purpose of your travel to the US. You should always be honest and answer all the questions truthfully.
If you state your intent as, "to see the Grand Canyon" and a search of your luggage reveals a wedding dress, be prepared for the inevitable grilling, i.e. secondary inspection and possibly an immediate return to your home country on the next flight.
IMPORTANT
If the border official believes that you are not coming to the US as a visitor and you cannot prove your intent to leave before your visa expires, you'll find yourself on the next plane home.
7. Enter on A Tourist Visa, Get Married And Return Home
Many foreign nationals want to know if they can come to the US on a tourist visa to get married, but 'with the intention of going back to the home country after the marriage'.
Nothing in the regulations say that you can't get married on a tourist visa or on visa waiver. You are certainly allowed to get married and go back home before your status expires, but you must be ready to present strong and solid evidence to prove to the CBP officer that you intend to return your home country after the wedding. You should come armed with things like lease agreements, letters from employers, a return ticket and/or evidence that your US Citizen spouse actually intends to return with you to your home country.
REMEMBER
The more evidence that you can show that proves your intention to return home after the wedding, the greater your chances of getting through at the port-of-entry.
8. No Excuse For Visa Fraud
If you think it's easy to fool the U.S. immigration officers - think again!
If you are caught violating the immigration laws, you could be accused of committing visa fraud. If fraud is proven, you will face serious consequences. At the very least, you will have to return to your home country. Worse still, you may receive a lifetime ban from reentering the US, a ban that may be extremely difficult to overcome.
IMPORTANT
The USCIS has very strict rules for those people who come to the Unites States on tourist visa with the sole intention of getting married and trying to stay. Not everyone who get married on a tourist visa while in the US is eligible to apply for adjustment of status.
- See more at: http://www.visapro.com/green-card-family/getting-married-on-a-tourist-visa.asp#sthash.VzJAX690.dpuf

Top 8 things you should consider before getting married on a Tourist Visa or Visa Waiver
1. The Marriage Must Be In Good Faith
One of the most important things that you must prove to USCIS is that your marriage was entered in good faith.
If USCIS determines that the marriage was entered into only for purpose of gaining immigration benefits, they will deny the application. Denial of the application may result in the initiation of deportation or removal proceedings.
IMPORTANT
You will have to submit sufficient documents and proof that your marriage is really a good faith marriage.
2. The 30/60 Day Rule
The Department of State developed a '30/60 day rule' to help consular officers determine if someone has committed visa fraud. Under the rule, if an individual is applying for a visa at the Consulate and has previously filed for Adjustment of Status or another change in nonimmigrant status within 30 or 60 days of entry in the US, preconceived intent is assumed.
This rule has, in some ways, been adopted by USCIS in the adjudication of Adjustment of Status applications. This '30/60 day rule' makes it risky to apply for change of status or marriage based adjustment of status within 60 days of arriving in the US and harmful within 30 days of arriving.
People who commit visa fraud can become permanently ineligible to enter the US or receive immigration benefits. That is why it is important to know about this rule and to understand how it works before you get married and apply for adjustment of status.
DID YOU KNOW?
If a person violates nonimmigrant status or files for a change of status or adjustment of status:
Within 30 days of entry, the person is presumed to have misrepresented his/her intentions at the visa interview. Between 30 and 60 days of entry, there is no presumption of misrepresentation, but the burden is on the applicant to prove that there was no misrepresentation. After 60 days, there is no presumption of misrepresentation (arguably, the burden would shift to the government to prove there was any misrepresentation if it is alleged). RESERVE YOUR FREE VISA ASSESSMENT WITH IMMIGRATION LAWYER TODAY!
3. Timing of The Wedding
The timing of your wedding may raise red flags for USCIS when examining your case.
If you are married too soon after entry and later apply for Adjustment of Status, it may be assumed that you entered the US with preconceived intent, despite filing the Adjustment of Status application after 60 days.
If you are entering the U.S. with the intention of getting married and then returning to your home country, the timing of your wedding in relation to your entry is largely irrelevant.
4. What Happens If Adjustment of Status Is Denied?
The possibility of being denied for an adjustment is very real, so you and your spouse must both be prepared for any eventuality.
If you came to the U.S. as a visitor and your adjustment of status is denied, USCIS may refer you to Immigration & Customs Enforcement to begin the process of removal, or 'deport' from the country. It is important to remember that if you entered the country as a Visa Waiver applicant, you may not have the right to argue your case in front of an immigration judge.
DID YOU KNOW?
The reasons for denial of adjustment of status are not limited to lack of evidence that the marriage is bona fide, or you did not enter with a preconceived intent to marry and remain in the U.S. Reasons for denial may include a person's health, criminal history, or previous sanctions. If the immigration officer does not find that you entered into a fraudulent marriage you can always seek your immigrant visa through the consulate in your home country. Get A Free Visa Assessment From An Experienced Immigration Attorney
First Name *
Phone Number *
Email *
Message *
I'm not a robot
Act Now - free spots fill up fast!
5. You Cannot Leave The US Immediately After Marriage
After you have married and filed for adjustment of status you will not be able to leave the U.S. until you apply for and receive Advance Parole or Green Card.
If you leave the country before receiving one of these two documents, you may not be allowed to re-enter the US and your adjustment of status application can be deemed 'abandoned' and denied. You and your spouse would have to start the immigration process from scratch and your spouse may have to wait outside the U.S. to consular process.
IMPORTANT
If your adjustment of status application is pending, and did not apply for and obtain the Advance Parole before leaving the U.S., the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) considers you to have abandoned your adjustment of status application, and may not permit you to re-enter the U.S.
6. Border Protection Officers Are Watching You
When you arrive on a tourist visa, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection officers at the port-of-entry will ask you the purpose of your travel to the US. You should always be honest and answer all the questions truthfully.
If you state your intent as, "to see the Grand Canyon" and a search of your luggage reveals a wedding dress, be prepared for the inevitable grilling, i.e. secondary inspection and possibly an immediate return to your home country on the next flight.
IMPORTANT
If the border official believes that you are not coming to the US as a visitor and you cannot prove your intent to leave before your visa expires, you'll find yourself on the next plane home.
7. Enter on A Tourist Visa, Get Married And Return Home
Many foreign nationals want to know if they can come to the US on a tourist visa to get married, but 'with the intention of going back to the home country after the marriage'.
Nothing in the regulations say that you can't get married on a tourist visa or on visa waiver. You are certainly allowed to get married and go back home before your status expires, but you must be ready to present strong and solid evidence to prove to the CBP officer that you intend to return your home country after the wedding. You should come armed with things like lease agreements, letters from employers, a return ticket and/or evidence that your US Citizen spouse actually intends to return with you to your home country.
REMEMBER
The more evidence that you can show that proves your intention to return home after the wedding, the greater your chances of getting through at the port-of-entry.
8. No Excuse For Visa Fraud
If you think it's easy to fool the U.S. immigration officers - think again!
If you are caught violating the immigration laws, you could be accused of committing visa fraud. If fraud is proven, you will face serious consequences. At the very least, you will have to return to your home country. Worse still, you may receive a lifetime ban from reentering the US, a ban that may be extremely difficult to overcome.
IMPORTANT
The USCIS has very strict rules for those people who come to the Unites States on tourist visa with the sole intention of getting married and trying to stay. Not everyone who get married on a tourist visa while in the US is eligible to apply for adjustment of status.
- See more at: http://www.visapro.com/green-card-family/getting-married-on-a-tourist-visa.asp#sthash.VzJAX690.dpuf

This congressman has proposed a bill that would stop the issuance of K1s and would tell Customs & BP to stop K1 visa holders from being permitted into the country. However, this bill has been sent to a House committee where there is a 99% chance it will die without any action taken on it. For it to become a law, it must first pass the committee and the both the Senate and House of Representatives before being signed by the President. It will either not pass committee (most likely), not pass the Senate or House, and wouldn't be signed by the current President. It is very frightening though that such a bill is even being considered, so K1 Visa holders and supporters should be vigilant and politically active. It can be as very little as spreading awareness and USCs writing their political representatives. I wouldn't worry too much about this one yet, but would be prepared to take action if it somehow got out of committee.

When I posted the link on my facebook (the bill to end K1) I was very surprised that two of my friends whose husbands came to the USA on a K1 in March 2014 were the first to comment that they absolutely agree, K1 should be scraped. Both of them had quite a lot to say about their disapproval of how many immigrants are entering the USA, etc, etc. My comment to them was simply.....This reminds me of one of my daycare kiddos with a lolly pop in her hand, telling the other kids, "You can't have one. Sugar is bad for you."

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Hello, to all the community.
I want to immigrate from Ukraine to US with my daughter. I have aunt who lives n US and as fare as I know she has USC. Who can advise me what kind of Visa I should apply for to come and stay in US. ...."
this statement does not sound like someone wishing to travel to the US for tourism.....your grasp of English appears strong enough to have the vocabulary that separates the two objectives. Three seconds after some replies informed you that your aunt cannot file a petition for you, you now miraculously want information on tourist visas....rest assured that far too many Ukranians have used (or tried to obtain to use) a B2 visa to immigrate to the US....so it's doubtful that a CO will be fooled.

NOPE! Totally not true. In fact it is an easy process at USEM as long as your relationship is genuine. The Philippines is listed as a high fraud country but as long as you acquire the required documents through the official outlets there will be no issues.
You can have everything done in 8-9 months ... ready to fly.

Sorry to hear you dilemmas about your new wife bud but I think she just used you to get out of DR. Girls from there have really good packaging on the outside, but not everything that glitters is gold. Ask her to be more helpful at home, just try if she doesn't cooperate - send her back where she came from. You should both act like a team, looks as if she is just social climbing.

Sorry to hear you dilemmas about your new wife bud but I think she just used you to get out of DR. Girls from there have really good packaging on the outside, but not everything that glitters is gold. Ask her to be more helpful at home, just try if she doesn't cooperate - send her back where she came from. You should both act like a team, looks as if she is just social climbing.

Thank you for your insights. Do we need to have a big wedding for that or is it ok if we do a civil wedding with the judge? I am not really big on weddings, I am just excited to be with the man I love. That alone is a dream come true.

Sorry to hear you dilemmas about your new wife bud but I think she just used you to get out of DR. Girls from there have really good packaging on the outside, but not everything that glitters is gold. Ask her to be more helpful at home, just try if she doesn't cooperate - send her back where she came from. You should both act like a team, looks as if she is just social climbing.

relax, take deep breaths, double check every requirements, make sure you are complete. Interview is very easy, you just have to come prepared, know your fiance/fiancee really well..
only simple questions will be asked:
-name
-date of birth
-work
-if divorced (what's the reason for divorce)
-how did you 2 met
USCIS already know if you are approved or not, you just have to prove you know the facts and prove to them that the relationship is genuine.
Good luck!