TomD

No LPR isn’t applicable. In reality my friend wasn’t married to the sons mother. The had a total of 3 children together.  I know but it is what it is. When all this shut down Covid-19 is behind us his son will get an ESTA. It’s been 20 yrs since they has really spent time together so who knows how that will work out. My friend did see his sons a few years back when he took a trip to England and that sort of broke the Ice. 
After speaking to him this evening it sounds like he might put all this in the hands of an attorney. 
Yard ago he started the process for all 3 of his sons but the mother apparently got sick and they all returned to take care of her. She died about a year later. There applications here were withdrawn. I told my friend to contact the attorney and see if he could get copies of any paperwork submitted. 
Thanks Again Who knows how it will all play out but I feel his son will at least visit once after restrictions are lifted.

Thanks all we got it. Get in line for 5-7 yrs  with the I-130, after that if possible fine an employer willing to sponsor and apply for work visa, get ESTA visa for up to 90 day stays .  Thanks all 

maybe he will get married during his visit.  One never knows does one. 
Thanks again 

40 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

I agree, if the son actually has no plans to relocate to the US permanently, then I would stick with the up to 90 day visits using ESTA.  That being said, if there is even an inkling the son does want to relocate at some point, the father should submit the I130.

 

Good Luck!

I can see that. I will inform them both. Who knows what will happen 7 years. Hedge your bets...

Thanks all 

His son can make as many visits as he like as UK citizens are not very restricted in getting visitors visa. I think the do it online and it takes 1 day during non Covid times. 
The sons purpose would be to reestablish his relationship with his Father and not to obtain citizenship. His father being 67 years old adding 7 years to that his father may not even be alive. 
 I saw the 7 yr wait with for children over 21. I think they need to seek out other options. 
 

Thanks all. Not trying to be difficult but these are excerpts from USCIS document I referred above. 
 

I thought F-1 visa were for someone wanting to go to school. Don’t see the connection. I also read that if he entered legally and he can easily do that he could apply for permanent residence visa while here. 
I thought this requires an I-130 and possibly a I-485. 
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/A1en.pdf

As an additional question to the above topic if the son gets a permit visa can he legally work in the US under that visa? If not would he be better off applying for a work visa as he would want to work while living with his father so as not to be a financial burden.

I have a friend from England who became a US citizen 20 years ago. He has a son in England that came over to the US as a teenager and attended school here but things didn’t work out so the son returned to England. Years later this son is now interested in coming to the US and getting a permanent visa. The son is 30+ yrs old and single with no children.  He can get a tourist visa and visit but wants a permanent one as his dad is 67 yrs old. 
The question is is it best to apply for permanent cost while in Britain or once he is hear on a visitor’s visa? Thanks for any help 

5 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

 

All totally irrelevant to the subject at hand. You're not doing a very good job of justifying your contention that visa officers who meet documentarily qualified applicants (not random strangers they know nothing about) discriminate against applicants on the basis of looks. Do you know that there are about a million foreign students currently in the US?  Sorry for your niece if she can't show enough ties to home to get a student visa, but plenty of people including from Philippines regardless of gender, age, marital status or looks do get student visas every year, so it really doesn't justify your lashing out at the visa process on totally spurious grounds. If your niece meets the requirements to show she has been accepted, can fund the course of study, and will go back home afterwards, she will get the visa, regardless what she looks like. Of course, I get that you believe what you want to believe to make you feel better, its human nature, so  i'll end my part in this rather pointless discussion now.

Don’t feel sorry for her. She will be fine regardless of whether she is schooled in the USA or not. So In your learned view visa officers have no discretion in the process. The just check the boxes. What ties to home would a 19 year old show exactly?  Mom, Dad, siblings, at 19 what ties did you have? I had few if any. Forget all the other criteria except to show you will go back home afterwards. Tell me what would that be? Rather subjective if you ask me . But you say it’s objective so she should show she has property, businesses, or other assets at 19...  I didn’t lash out.  All countries are not treated equally but surly you know that. Hardly lashing out.  But I grow weary also. Enjoy your sanctuary. 

9 hours ago, Jojo92122 said:

Bwaaaaaa!!!!!!!

 

My niece is an international college student.  She had two fellow international students over for the weekend.  Being young single women didn't stop them from getting student visas.  

So the fact that your niece and 2 of her friends are here means being a single girl doesn’t have any influence. Rather small pool if you ask me. So if three salmon make it past the damn the damn has no effect on migration. I’m rather tired of all this. Enjoy your day 

4 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Ok then, if I leaped to the wrong conclusion, please explain how looks influence the decision of the interviewing officer? 

Have you ever drove down a road and saw someone holding a sign will work for food . That’s looks. Have you ever spent time in jail and someone next to you has tats from head to toe. That’s looks . Susie have you ever been to Hamburger Mary’s in the mission district that’s looks. Of course you would not draw a conclusion from any of these situations. Ever walk through GGP and ... Well you get the idea . 

2 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

What, uglier people get visas easier? Rotfl... and I thought I’d seen it all on here already 

Not looking an argument or exchanging insults.  I simply was implying that even if there are laws against discrimination it still occurs. That was in regards to sex, age and marital status. Then I stated appearances would also be a factor. If you don’t agree that fine. You’re the one who leaped to uglier, which never entered my mind. Take care Susieqqq.

On 8/15/2018 at 4:17 PM, Jojo92122 said:

3.  Apply for F1 student visa and must show that she intends to return home after finishing her studies.  She would not be denied a visa based on age, sex, or marital status because it's illegal and there are plenty of young single women her age enrolled as international students in the US.  She would be denied for not showing that she is a serious student, lacks the funds, or can not overcome the presumption of immigrant intent.  

 

 

This is the difficult part in my view. Overcoming a presumption of intent because a typical young person has little to show other than their family. As material things usually come to most of us later in life. Don’t think for a minute sex, age and marital status are not important. Why else would they ask the question. They would not quote it as the basis for refusing a visa but I would bet it’s a factor. These agents are no different than anybody else and I would bet looks matter also. Thanks for your response. 

Great information thanks for sharing. She is attending UP which I believe is accredited. I have ask her to send me her curriculum with her grades if possible. This documentation is only to use during initial discussions. As we are now living in Florida. I will be looking for a school nearby our home. Gainsville is only 1 hr away. Hopefully language will not be an issue because English is spoken and schools are taught in English although they do mistake meaning sometimes. Im hoping it’s not cost prohibitive. 

Thanks All , I appreciate your input.  Guess I misread the B1 so I will look into the FI.  No problem with the $50K as I would be sponsoring her and she isn't looking to live here although things change.  I think it would be near impossible for her to get here any other way because of her status, lack of funds, no property etc which you would expect from someone so young. 

Thanks again for the links and help .  Enjoy the summer. 

St Lukes in Manila. Only place I know of.  Call first as you might need appointment don't forget to ask how much.

My wife is Filipino. She is US Citizen same as me.  Her niece which she raised will be graduating with a BS degree from UP Los Banos next year.  She has a 3.5 + GPA and is not married or with children.  She would like to attend a College here in the US to achieve her Masters Degree. I know the process but because the Philippines is what it is I am concerned that she will not be granted a visa because of her age, sex, and marital status.  We are willing to support her while she is attending College.  Has anyone had similar experience getting a relative a B1 from the philippines. Can anyone give us any advise which might help her attend school here.  Thanks 

Thanks for the advice and I did think about it but, Heck I really don't want to live in PI really. Visiting is okay but living there would kill me. Not only financially because of all the people wanting help but also my personality doesn't tolerate some of the Filipino culture very well. I have filipino friends who grew up in the US and they have trouble with it sometimes. Also being a US citizen I can't own property in the Philippines and certainly would not put all my eggs in a filipino basket.... Cost of Labor is the only advantage I can see. I think the property there is more expensive than what I can buy a farm for here in the US. They seem to be stuck on selling by the sq meter. I have a small 2000 sq meter place there now but thats no farm. A hectare is 10000 sq meters which is about 2 1/2 acres. I bought that just so my wife can have a place to go back to should she decide to do so later on in life. After reading more on this subject I think its easier and cheaper to get illegals if I want or need any help.

I am married to a Filipino. She of course has her family still in the Philippines. I have been thinking about buying a farm with my son and she ask if it would be possible to have her brothers and nephews help us work on the farm. When we were in Colorado we went to a fruit stand and this lady happened to be filipino. She had 3 of her brothers working their melon farm and fruit stand. This prompted my wife to ask me if. I dont have a problem doing it but told her is might be a big problem for us. I could afford to house and feed them but could not afford to pay them all minimum wages. I am not looking to start a labor camp or anything just to help them get a new start. If they came I would need to rethink how to best make them productive and self supporting. Perhaps raising and selling fruits and vegs or raising pigs and chickens . I dont really know just was interested in the possibilities. I dont even have the farm yet. Is it possible to do something like that? They could keep the Moneys they make from their labors as far as I am concerned but would at some point be able to cover their expenses also. How do farm workers from other countries come to the US. I know its sometimes seasonal. Thanks for any comments, advice or suggestions.

My fiancee lives in Quezon City and should be joining me here in New Smyrna Beach, Florida hopefully before Christmas God willing. NSB is a small beach town on the east coast of central Florida about 20 miles south of Daytona Beach (most people recognize Daytona Beach but not NSB). Anyone else in the Central FL area? God bless.

We have some property in Sebastian Beach but don't live there. My wifes friend just moved to St Augustine a month ago and we will most likely be visiting them from time to time. I know its a pain trying to get through this dysfunctional government bureaucracy but once its behind you, all is good. My wife has been here 3 yrs now and is still adjusting ...haha Maybe I should have married a younger girl lol that wasn't so set in her ways... Take Care

Well.. My parents are not in Music City due to another case pending with uscis for a minor. Yes I am definitely moving to Atlanta. Yoga... why not try something new going to see if i'm able to line up some people and I'll see if I'm fit for it.

Hope the issue gets resolved quickly. Here is the Yoga information. http://www.meetup.com/Free-Yoga-the-Park-with-Jimboyoga/?gj=wg2_ej1b

Well.. My parents are not in Music City due to another case pending with uscis for a minor. Yes I am definitely moving to Atlanta. Yoga... why not try something new going to see if i'm able to line up some people and I'll see if I'm fit for it.

Hope the issue gets resolved quickly. Here is the Yoga information. http://www.meetup.com/Free-Yoga-the-Park-with-Jimboyoga/?gj=wg2_ej1b

It will come in the mail... My parents 2 green cards came priority mail (red envelope). DOE - 12/19/2010 , GC in Mail - 1/6/2011 so give it about the same time perhaps. of 3-4 weeks.

FYI I heard they are going to start giving free Yoga classes at the park by Farmers Market. Don't know if your folks would be interested or not. If so let me know and I will get more info for you.

Tom

Great to hear from you my brother...

Hi I&G,

Glad everything is competed on your end... Hope 2011 is great for you and yours. I am planning to take me a Florida trip in a few week. Just want the misses to see what its like down there.

She's just now getting here 2 weeks ago..? Whew.. Good to hear from you.. One for the Nashville team..

Good to see you again you too help everyone in that group including me WHEN I joined in July and stuck with the group through it's thinning times.

Hey Ricardo, Yes good in deed. My wife made it here just in time to see the last big snow!!! She had never seen it personally and the was quite exciting for her. She did freeze but managed to enjoy it just the same. Now we are into much better weather and she is still cold most of the time.

Ricardo did the green card come in the mail or did you have to apply for it? My wife hasn't received anything yet. I even have to submit a form so they will return her original documents which were not returned during her interview or at the POE. Looking forward to a great Nashville Spring and Summer.Hope you have one too.

Well I don't know how else to do this or get this message out. I am hoping that most if not all of us have finally reached out goal and have our loved ones living with us. I just wanted to personally thank the dedicated VJ Gurus who helped all of us along the VISA path. Boy what a long and winding road. I could not have done this without your support and help. To those who made March 2010 a 318 page brother and sister hood thanks to all of you also for asking questions, helping each other, listening to our stories of happiness and whoa and listening without judging to much . We were and are all from different back grounds and cultures and became family even if it was for a short while. I will not forget these many hours spent on VJ... Well unless Alzheimer take my memory away. I wish all of you happiness and great fortune in your lives. Remember we all seek the same basic things and we should always keep this experience fresh in our hearts and minds. May all of you be blessed and feel peace for the rest of your days.

Your Friend and travel mate...

Tom Davis