FIANCEE VISA IN 100 DAYS!

utopiacowboy says on Nov 16, 2004, 11:40:

Felicidades, dude! I hope you guys are happy together.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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BxUnika says on Nov 16, 2004, 12:34:

Question What is your fiance overstayed his/her tourist visa by 6 months, but returned to his country? This is kind of the situation I'm in right now. I was told he will be banned from the US for 3 years. If I petition for him as a fiance, will that matter or is that "erased"?

Also, I am a F/T student and make little money. What would I do about the income on the forms since I don't make the minimum amount? Can I have a "guarantor" sign or could I be exempted, as I'll most likely e working full-time but the time he would get here?

I'd ask all this to an immigration lawyer but it's way to expensive just to ask 5 or 6 questions.

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gunn44 says on Nov 16, 2004, 14:40:

I have opinions... ...that come from 150 hours of research and preparation for my fiancee's visa. I will give you my best guess, for what itz worth.

1. Anyone who overstays a visa is considered a "bad risk" visa applicant. Sorry. The consulate staff are evaluated based in part on the number of "non-compliant" visas they approve...so, they are loath to approve a visa of any kind for a "proven" scoff-law. The 3 year ban will weigh heavily against your application. Thatz why there are so many extra documents required for applicants who have been in the US previously.

2. There is no way around the minimum income. The US government wants someone who is liable and responsible for a fiance visa applicant for the three months of their visa, including buying a return ticket in the event the marriage does not occur. The best way to do this is with a guarantor...or, just wait until your income qualifies. I should mention that I had to submit 3 years W-2 and 1040 records as part of my "Statement of Support", which had to be notorized.

Good luck -gunner

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BxUnika says on Nov 17, 2004, 11:48:

Más... "Thatz why there are so many extra documents required for applicants who have been in the US previously"

What kind of extra documents do you mean? Like what, for example?

"There is no way around the minimum income. The US government wants someone who is liable and responsible for a fiance visa applicant for the three months of their visa, including buying a return ticket in the event the marriage does not occur. The best way to do this is with a guarantor...or, just wait until your income qualifies. I should mention that I had to submit 3 years W-2 and 1040 records as part of my "Statement of Support", which had to be notorized"

Does it matter if I have several thousand in the bank (college savings that I haven't touched yet)? That I made about the quota a few years ago and will be working full-time come June/July? So, you are saying I would have to get my mother or grandmother maybe to petition for him? Does that usually work? I know him and have no doubt in my mind that he could get a job within a week or two of his being here. He also has a college degree in business administration and some savings of his own. Does that make any difference?

Thanks

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gunn44 says on Nov 26, 2004, 09:28:

I don't think so... ...the beaurecrats at the consulate like TIDY packages of forms filled out, And you would have to show income/assets to meet the requirements. The could be your assets or those of a co-signer. YOU still petition for the visa, meeting the requirements...and the rest is up to him at the interview.

The extra documents required for the petition include copies of the beneficiary's passpot and visa stamps from previous visits to the USA.
Go to the fiance visa websites and study the instructions for the forms for your petition.

Good luck -gunner

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isaactraveler says on Nov 26, 2004, 10:45:

HEY GUNN44 Can you email me the name of your attorney? that will come in handy when we attempt to bring Angelicas sister and mom here in the future.

isaactraveler at yahoo.com

thanks!

Angelica just had her interview and needed to return with documents, but I dont anticipate any problems. put it in a new post.

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