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Did you know that once you receive a passport, they will not issue a Certificate of Citizenship?  This is because they both provide the SAME proof, that you are a citizen.  You can file 1040EZ or 1040.  You're still filing your taxes.  Show me a single instance that there's been a bad outcome because a parent go their child a passport rather than a Certificate of Citizenship?  You can't.

This is straight from the horse's mouth, in my child's passport package.  I defy anyone to tell me that a passport is not a full recognition of U.S. Citizenship.  The Certificate of Citizenship is simply not needed.   I bought my child $500 worth of Fantom crypto instead of wasting money on this.  It's now worth about $1100.     When it's worth 10k, this would still be money wasted on something totally unneeded.  
 
 
 

This is straight from the horse's mouth, in my child's passport package.  I defy anyone to tell me that a passport is not a full recognition of U.S. Citizenship.  The Certificate of Citizenship is simply not needed.   I bought my child $500 worth of Fantom crypto instead of wasting money on this.  It's now worth about $1100.     When it's worth 10k, this would still be money wasted on something totally unneeded.  
 
 
 

Let me see.  Since I'm paying for everything,  it is actually up to me as far as the exact timing.   If someone were giving me an all expense paid trip,  I'd have no problem with that.  In the meantime, if she chooses to come of her own accord and can do the paperwork, get her visa, etc.  She can do that.  I certainly won't stop her :).  It's all a non issue until her mother passes.  She's not going anywhere.  That could take a couple more years.  My wife will meet the requirement in about 16 months, I think.  So it's probably a moot point, because we are applying on the first possible day.  
 
What is stranger is why this seems to stick in the craw of many here?  Besides, as you've all told me... the alarms and bells and whistles will go off and the CIA will be on high alert when we file for the Visa!  I'm sure they'll call the Pentagon!  So since we don't have a chance for it anyway, why would it matter what my timing preference is?  

I honestly have to wonder if you are challenged in the area of reading comprehension.  My preference to wait until other circumstances are settled is just that, my preference.  I'm just stating it, not saying it's a requirement at all.   And it STILL my preference.   Continue with your Negative Nancy groupthink if you like!  

I think you're misunderstanding this.  We're not doing anything of this sort.   It's just a visit.  And why not?  Is there anything inherently wrong with this?  Of course, we can go to Thailand any time we choose.  We'd just like to have her come here because we're family and would enjoy that.  She'd love it as well.  Funny that the government is so absolutely suspicious about this, while allowing MS-13 gang members to just waltz over the border at Texas.  

I imagine a lot of that is up to interpretation.  We are law abiding citizens who would never participate in any form of an overstay. Her children and family in Thailand depend on her.  She had a little business in Thailand that she had to give up in order to take care of the family.   I don't see how she'd qualify for a B2.  If she did come to the U.S. to try to stay, it would have to be a K-1.  Even then, it's not so simple to manufacture a suitable husband for her.  In truth, it would just be a visit with her sister.  

That makes it sound almost impossible, if not impossible for her to come visit with us.  Only goes to show that those who obey the laws are at the biggest disadvantage.

I imagine a lot of that is up to interpretation.  We are law abiding citizens who would never participate in any form of an overstay. Her children and family in Thailand depend on her.  She had a little business in Thailand that she had to give up in order to take care of the family.   I don't see how she'd qualify for a B2.  If she did come to the U.S. to try to stay, it would have to be a K-1.  Even then, it's not so simple to manufacture a suitable husband for her.  In truth, it would just be a visit with her sister.  

My wife will be a citizen in another year-ish (assuming she passes the test).  The question is for a tourist visa from Thailand for her sister,   who has a squeaky clean life (40 years old), so there are no issues out of the ordinary.  

Our home is next door to her cousin's house, my wife's aunt lives on the property behind our house.  They can schlep through for 3 months without her.  She's not coming until after her mom passes, which simplifies things considerably.  I think leaving her 12 and 14 year old children there will pretty well guarantee her return.  Let them ask whatever question they choose.  We are also starting a commercial greenhouse operation behind our house.  So she will have a business.  The bottom line is they can think whatever they want to think, ask whatever they want to ask.  She's coming back to Thailand after 3 months.    She's already living a good life, driving a nice car, living in a great house.  Locals think my wife's family is rich.  People driving by stop and take pictures of our house and ask questions.   She will never have a worry for money in her life.  This, as my wife's sister.   I just don't see what the big deal is, really.  Let's assume I do it and lose $160.   Put yourself in her shoes.   Wouldn't you want to come to America and see your sister and all her Thai friends?   After her mother dies, she is going to need to get away to clear her mind.  

Agreed.  Some here are uber negative, although I can't see how it benefits them.    Let's say we try (we can't do it now, my wife's mother is dying of cancer and we will have to wait until that resolves).   We try it, they say no.  I don't think $160 will put much of a dent in us.  I can send her $10,000 with the click of a mouse, so she'll have plenty of money to show.  Is that fraud?  

That makes it sound almost impossible, if not impossible for her to come visit with us.  Only goes to show that those who obey the laws are at the biggest disadvantage.

I imagine a lot of that is up to interpretation.  We are law abiding citizens who would never participate in any form of an overstay. Her children and family in Thailand depend on her.  She had a little business in Thailand that she had to give up in order to take care of the family.   I don't see how she'd qualify for a B2.  If she did come to the U.S. to try to stay, it would have to be a K-1.  Even then, it's not so simple to manufacture a suitable husband for her.  In truth, it would just be a visit with her sister.  

That makes it sound almost impossible, if not impossible for her to come visit with us.  Only goes to show that those who obey the laws are at the biggest disadvantage.

It might also mean finding a suitable husband, who is a good man who truly loves her.  It doesn't mean fraudulently creating one for immigration purposes.  You're reading a bit too much in this.

I imagine a lot of that is up to interpretation.  We are law abiding citizens who would never participate in any form of an overstay. Her children and family in Thailand depend on her.  She had a little business in Thailand that she had to give up in order to take care of the family.   I don't see how she'd qualify for a B2.  If she did come to the U.S. to try to stay, it would have to be a K-1.  Even then, it's not so simple to manufacture a suitable husband for her.  In truth, it would just be a visit with her sister.  

That makes it sound almost impossible, if not impossible for her to come visit with us.  Only goes to show that those who obey the laws are at the biggest disadvantage.

My wife will be a citizen in another year-ish (assuming she passes the test).  The question is for a tourist visa from Thailand for her sister,   who has a squeaky clean life (40 years old), so there are no issues out of the ordinary.  

The forum is overly negative. There is a chance your sister-in-law gets a B1/B2 but there is also a chance she doesn't. The application is only $160 and there is no harm in trying. I applied for my visa in a country  where  was not a citizen, on a visa (in said country) that was just about to expire and told the CO I was planning on going to the States "between contracts". If I had come to this forum for advice, I know I would've been told categorically I had no chance of obtaining my tourist visa.  

Agreed.  Some here are uber negative, although I can't see how it benefits them.    Let's say we try (we can't do it now, my wife's mother is dying of cancer and we will have to wait until that resolves).   We try it, they say no.  I don't think $160 will put much of a dent in us.  I can send her $10,000 with the click of a mouse, so she'll have plenty of money to show.  Is that fraud?  

I imagine a lot of that is up to interpretation.  We are law abiding citizens who would never participate in any form of an overstay. Her children and family in Thailand depend on her.  She had a little business in Thailand that she had to give up in order to take care of the family.   I don't see how she'd qualify for a B2.  If she did come to the U.S. to try to stay, it would have to be a K-1.  Even then, it's not so simple to manufacture a suitable husband for her.  In truth, it would just be a visit with her sister.  

The reason I'm saying this is when I did it,  for a passport they demanded I send proof that she had lived with me two years PRIOR to the adoption.  It surprises me that a state would allow an adoption that the Federal government wouldn't recognize for citizenship purposes.    Yes, the Federal Government demanded 2 years of proof prior to the adoption.  The OP stated the child has lived with him less than 2 years.  

I misread it.  You certainly can file an N-600 if you have a passport.  You're just not required to.  So my mistake.  Nobody is attempting to state falsehoods as fact.  I am gong to leave you to your little club here.  Apparently, you live here 24/7.  Enjoy!

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Did you know that once you receive a passport, they will not issue a Certificate of Citizenship?  This is because they both provide the SAME proof, that you are a citizen.  You can file 1040EZ or 1040.  You're still filing your taxes.  Show me a single instance that there's been a bad outcome because a parent go their child a passport rather than a Certificate of Citizenship?  You can't.