Miami_Mike

Oops again! Geez, I am such a NooB. I meant to say adjustment of status

I did a search of I-94 but I couldn't find anything. What is a I-94?

I did a search of I-94 but I couldn't find anything. What is a I-94?

Oops, I mistook out-of-status for out-of-country. I must have been reading too fast. My bad. What would out-of-status be? Would that mean the visa expired without applying for a change of status?

JC,

Yes. Just as they can deny entry if you have a visa. Do something that makes you inadmissable and you won't be allowed in.

One thing that some people overlook, even though it's written on the AP document, is that if one has accrued sufficient out-of-status time to incurr a bar they will be barred when they try to come back.

Yodrak

And there can be 'indidents' - receiving the document does not guarantee parole.

Ok so let me get this straight because I will prob have to apply for this to travel to Ireland and Australia.....so they can actually deny entry back even if you have this AP?

Ooooooh, so if she stayed out of the country for a really extended period of time or actually did something (criminal activity or whatever) they would not let her back in. In her case, neither would happen. I'm sure she would just like to see her family after a few months. I'm sure she'll have some homesickness and I would like to be able to accomodate that. Is there any other reason they woiuld not let her back in?

I saw the points about the student and work visas. I doubt either of those would be approved and, like you said, the whole "intent" issue is there. Getting married there is definately in the running. It's either that or the K-1 visa. I just want her to visit before committing her life to a place she has never been before.

Actually, they do not know about me. When she applied, she said she was going to stay with my father in Miami. His name is also on my lease and he wrote the invite for her. There was no mention of me at all and, at the time, we were not engaged.

I saw there is a parole period after marriage where the non-USC cannot leave the United States. Is that period the same for all or does it vary country-to-country?

Ouch. She has had a job as a hostess in a 5-star resort for the past 4 years so her job is stable, but she's not raking in money. Her banking is steady and stable. She also bought a house for her family, but I don't think it's in her name. She has plenty of family there though. What would you say a "good reason" to visit here would be? Looking for schools?

Hey, I am curious to know what the probability of my fiance getting her tourist visa approved. She has never left Costa Rica before and her first attempt in May 2006 was rejected because she does not earn enough money. She has been working as a hostess in a 5-star resort for more than 4 years so her income is stable, but she isn't rich.

Is there anything I can do to improve her chance.

The reason for the tourist visa is because, although we are aimming to get married, I would like her to visit me in Miami before we ACTUALLY get married so she can get a good feeling of what life would be like here. So what do you think the chances of that happening are?

A Visitors Visa for her to come to the US would be a long shot.

Best bet would be for you to go to Costa Rica.

Could you elaborate on "a long shot?" By visitor visa, do you mean tourist visa?

She tried getting a tourist visa in May, but she was rejected. She said they rejected her because she doesn't make enough money to be dismissed as a flight risk. My father wrote the embassy a formal invite and we had assistance from a lawyer in Liberia, CR. Now she has to wait 5 more months until she can re-apply for the tourist visa. My concern is that her financial situation will be the same as it was when she first applied. Would it help if I flew down there and went to the embassy with her? I think it may be better if my father went with her so the interviewer doesn't feel like she would stay with me or we'd get married while she was on her tourist visa (I understand that is a big no-no).

As far as the "long shot," does that mean the likelihood of her getting approved is really low? What percentage would you give it considering this is the second time she would apply? As always, any and all all comments are welcomed. I love this girl sooooo much.

Mike

Hey everybody, this is my first post. I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica where I proposed to my girlfriend. We've been in a serious relationship for the past 1 1/2 years and now we're engaged. We're crazy in love and we'll do whatever it takes to be together, sooner rather than later.

I met her through my father who lives in Costa Rica and since then, I am able to see her for 7 - 10 days every 3 months because of work. Here is my dream situation: I want to live with her for some time so we can REALLY learn all about each other before we take the next step and get married. She has never been to the USA so I am unsure about the fiance visa since it requires you to get married within 90 days. I do not want to rush marriage and that would be unfair to ask of her. I am getting a little frustrated because, from what I have found so far, it seems that is the only way you can live with someone. Is there any other way we can be live together without having to get married right away? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

P.S. We have flirted with some ideas of getting married in either the USA or Costa Rica. She has a much larger family than I do and we would save alot if the ceremony was there. My other question is, would she be processed into the US faster if we got married there and I did the I-130 petition or if we got married here and we did the fiance visa. She wants to work and continue her schooling, so keeping her busy upon arrival (or as close to) into the States is a priority.

Hey everybody, this is my first post. I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica where I proposed to my girlfriend. We've been in a serious relationship for the past 1 1/2 years and now we're engaged. We're crazy in love and we'll do whatever it takes to be together, sooner rather than later.

I met her through my father who lives in Costa Rica and since then, I am able to see her for 7 - 10 days every 3 months because of work. Here is my dream situation: I want to live with her for some time so we can REALLY learn all about each other before we take the next step and get married. She has never been to the USA so I am unsure about the fiance visa since it requires you to get married within 90 days. I do not want to rush marriage and that would be unfair to ask of her. I am getting a little frustrated because, from what I have found so far, it seems that is the only way you can live with someone. Is there any other way we can be live together without having to get married right away? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

P.S. We have flirted with some ideas of getting married in either the USA or Costa Rica. She has a much larger family than I do and we would save alot if the ceremony was there. My other question is, would she be processed into the US faster if we got married there and I did the I-130 petition or if we got married here and we did the fiance visa. She wants to work and continue her schooling, so keeping her busy upon arrival (or as close to) into the States is a priority.

Hey everybody, this is my first post. I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica where I proposed to my girlfriend. We've been in a serious relationship for the past 1 1/2 years and now we're engaged. We're crazy in love and we'll do whatever it takes to be together, sooner rather than later.

I met her through my father who lives in Costa Rica and since then, I am able to see her for 7 - 10 days every 3 months because of work. Here is my dream situation: I want to live with her for some time so we can REALLY learn all about each other before we take the next step and get married. She has never been to the USA so I am unsure about the fiance visa since it requires you to get married within 90 days. I do not want to rush marriage and that would be unfair to ask of her. I am getting a little frustrated because, from what I have found so far, it seems that is the only way you can live with someone. Is there any other way we can be live together without having to get married right away? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

P.S. We have flirted with some ideas of getting married in either the USA or Costa Rica. She has a much larger family than I do and we would save alot if the ceremony was there. My other question is, would she be processed into the US faster if we got married there and I did the I-130 petition or if we got married here and we did the fiance visa. She wants to work and continue her schooling, so keeping her busy upon arrival (or as close to) into the States is a priority.