Wife just got back...

[MarkInTx]

... in response to Wife just got back..., posted by Stevo on Jan 15, 2002


First off, thanks for the post. Nice to hear yet another RW who has slowly warmed up to the "bankrupt" american culture... Give me hope!

About having her friends and family come here... Can you do that? Isn't it virtually impossible for all of them to get Visas?

[Stevo]

... in response to How will you arrange that?, posted by MarkInTx on Jan 15, 2002

Getting a tourist visa for a family member is rather routine (we're not talking about an immigration visa here).  A little more effort for a friend, but still do-able.  You just need to include a detailed letter of invitation outlining the things the State Department wants to see, such as length of stay, ties back home (job/family), who's paying for the trip, where she will stay.  Furthermore, you should state that as a US citizen, you will assure that the law is followed and that the visitor will return when the visa is up.

Stevo

[Mike]

... in response to Why do you think so?, posted by Stevo on Jan 15, 2002

I've been around the block a little when it comes to visa's and I know that to get a friend here on a tourist visa they not only must prove that they are planing to return, but must show a VERY good income in Russia, and also possibly leaving behind a husband and or child, and then they have a small chance. With the mofia the way it is I think they would much rather have a few fake friends here waiting then sneaking them in through Cuba, or Mexico.

[MarkInTx]

... in response to Why do you think so?, posted by Stevo on Jan 15, 2002

You say that you can get a visa for a friend? Hmmm... what proof of friendship do they need?

I mean... can Jack say that a lady from his site is a friend, and get her a Visa? (Or, could his wife sponser someone?)

[no one get excited, I am merely using Jack as an example because he knows a lot of people over there, and his wife is from there...]

That would be a very convenient loophole around having to go through the fiancee visa... wouldn't it? All you would need is a "friend" who could plasibly say the knew her?

Not for the firt trip, of course... but after you've met someone, and wanted to spend some time here without having to file the K-1...

Would that work?

[Stevo]

... in response to I guess I always assumed, posted by MarkInTx on Jan 15, 2002

the lady better not get caught lying, because it could adversely affect her ability to get a K1 later on (if at all).  So there is some risk.  The other thing to remember is that you have to detail where the visitor is going to be staying... so is she going to be staying with you, or with 'Jack'?

Besides, I have a friend who got visitor visas for 2 girls, without resorting to any trickery.  Just followed the State Department requirements.

Stevo

[MarkInTx]

... in response to Probably would, but..., posted by Stevo on Jan 15, 2002

Wow... I just thought that was impossible...

How long did it take?

[BarryM]

... in response to No kidding?, posted by MarkInTx on Jan 15, 2002

A friend of mine's fiancee and her daughter are coming over on a medical visa. He plans to marry her soon after she arrives and is going to have an immigration attorney file for AOS.

I'm not sure what the rules are concerning visitor or tourist visas, marriage in the states of foriegn nationals, and AOS, but my friend works for a law firm and has already done the research concerning his situation.

You may want to ask some of visa vets if they can explain those rules.

-blm

[Stevo]

... in response to No kidding?, posted by MarkInTx on Jan 15, 2002

ggg

[MarkInTx]

... in response to How will you arrange that?, posted by MarkInTx on Jan 15, 2002

asd

[KenC]

... in response to Wife just got back..., posted by Stevo on Jan 15, 2002

Stevo,
Lena is in Russia right now for a couple of weeks.  It is her first visit in almost 3 years.  She wouldn't travel on her Advanced Parol.  I am anxious to hear her new and improved opinion of her Motherland.  Thanks for the insight.
KenC