Need some advices

[Ju&Ja 1]

Hello !

I need some advices from people who know how works the US immigration.

I'm a french citizen. I'm in the US right now.

I met my fiancé at the end of november 2006 in Milan.

I was an employee at that time so during 1 year I went to the US 3 times for vacations and he came to France 2 times.

We decided to be together all the time, so I created my company (I'm freelance).

Now I can work from the US for my french clients (thank you inetrent).

I arrived in the US on a waiver visa at the beginning of december. I stayed 90 days and went back to France where I stayed 4 weeks.

Then I came back to the US at the end of march, I stayed 90 days and went back to France where I stayed 5 weeks.

Jamie (my man) sent the K1 petition while I was in France in the middle of july.

Last time, I came back to the US at the end of july, at the LAX immigration I had to explain my case during 1 hour.

The officier explained me that next time I might have some problems to comeback cuz' I'm often in the US.

He said that I should ask for a "real" visa, not just the waiver program to be sure to comeback easily (this guy was very nice).

I called the US ambassy in Paris and explained my case, they said that I can't ask for a tourist visa (B2) cuz' we have already asked for an immigrant visa (K1). So I met a law officier in LA. She said that I should try to take an appointment at the immigration and ask for an official paper, not a visa but a stamped document. So, I have an appointment next week, and I would like to know if somebody heard about this document. And if somebody knows what I should bring for this meeting and what I should say ? I will bring for sure my passport and my NOA1, some documents of my company to show that I am REALLY a freelance. But any idea of what to say ? Should I go alone or with my fiancé ?

Thanks so much for your replies

Juliette

[payxibka 10,045]

I am unaware of what you are going to be asking for as the USCIS does NOT issue visas. Visas are only issued abroad at foreign consulates. I question exactly what the law officer was proposing.

[Ju&Ja 1]

I am unaware of what you are going to be asking for as the USCIS does NOT issue visas. Visas are only issued abroad at foreign consulates. I question exactly what the law officer was proposing.

I know that I can't ask for a visa and I won't. The law officer told me to ask for a paper like "We met this woman in sept 30 and she proved that she has no attempt to stay in the USA illegally". That kind of things which can help me to not get stopped at LAX for my next visit.

[payxibka 10,045]

I am unaware of what you are going to be asking for as the USCIS does NOT issue visas. Visas are only issued abroad at foreign consulates. I question exactly what the law officer was proposing.

I know that I can't ask for a visa and I won't. The law officer told me to ask for a paper like "We met this woman in sept 30 and she proved that she has no attempt to stay in the USA illegally". That kind of things which can help me to not get stopped at LAX for my next visit.

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

[Ju&Ja 1]

I am unaware of what you are going to be asking for as the USCIS does NOT issue visas. Visas are only issued abroad at foreign consulates. I question exactly what the law officer was proposing.

I know that I can't ask for a visa and I won't. The law officer told me to ask for a paper like "We met this woman in sept 30 and she proved that she has no attempt to stay in the USA illegally". That kind of things which can help me to not get stopped at LAX for my next visit.

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

The law officer said that I might have some chance to get this kinda paper cuz' I ALWAYS followed the US immigration's rules :

- The 3 times I stayed in the USA I never stayed more than 90 days (I will leave the US in oct 19th this time after 85 days in the country)

- We filled the K1 which means that we won't get married during my visit and try the AOS stuff like TONS of people do.

[Ju&Ja 1]

I am unaware of what you are going to be asking for as the USCIS does NOT issue visas. Visas are only issued abroad at foreign consulates. I question exactly what the law officer was proposing.

I know that I can't ask for a visa and I won't. The law officer told me to ask for a paper like "We met this woman in sept 30 and she proved that she has no attempt to stay in the USA illegally". That kind of things which can help me to not get stopped at LAX for my next visit.

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

And Yes it is exactly what said the officer at LAX. He said "You should get a "better" paper than your waiver next time you will comeback. Cuz the officer can think that you are using your waiver program to live in the US. You are more often in the US than in France."

[Otto 83]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

[payxibka 10,045]

The law officer said that I might have some chance to get this kinda paper cuz' I ALWAYS followed the US immigration's rules :

- The 3 times I stayed in the USA I never stayed more than 90 days (I will leave the US in oct 19th this time after 85 days in the country)

- We filled the K1 which means that we won't get married during my visit and try the AOS stuff like TONS of people do.

That documentation already exists.... it is efficiently recorded in your passport and the CBP's computer.

I am not sure any document written by a USCIS officer has any jurisdiction at the CBP or will influence any decision made by a CBP officer at the POE.

I wonder if zyggy is around as this would be a question that he may be able to answer...

Edited September 19, 2008 by payxibka

[Ju&Ja 1]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

I'm my own boss, can i write a letter for myself Just kidding

When I'm in France I live with my parents.

You know, the sad thing is that before to begin the K1 process, my man called the immigration 2 times to ask about documents and stuff.

And each time he asked "are you sure that my girl can comeback whenever she wants during the visaK1 process ?"

The answer was :"we are positive ! She can come back and forth but she will have to leave the country after 90 days 'til she gets the visa in France". "It is not because you will be in the visaK1 process that she will have the right to stay longer"

And now I'm not sure next time to be able to get in the country. It is like "Yeah you have the right to comeback, you respect the US laws but if the officer at LAX is mean you might have some pb...

We really don't care about the long process to get the visa. I don't need a work visa, I have my own company, it is just that it is impossible for us to be apart during months and months (like all the people who deeply love each other)

[Ju&Ja 1]

The law officer said that I might have some chance to get this kinda paper cuz' I ALWAYS followed the US immigration's rules :

- The 3 times I stayed in the USA I never stayed more than 90 days (I will leave the US in oct 19th this time after 85 days in the country)

- We filled the K1 which means that we won't get married during my visit and try the AOS stuff like TONS of people do.

That documentation already exists.... it is efficiently recorded in your passport and the CBP's computer.

I am not sure any document written by a USCIS officer has any jurisdiction at the CBP or will influence any decision made by a CBP officer at the POE.

I wonder if zyggy is around as this would be a question that he may be able to answer...

That is interesting, I always wondered what informations were on the CBP computer. Can you tell me ?

[payxibka 10,045]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

Yeah, but to the CBP officer at the time of your entry... Not to a USCIS officer who in turn writes some sort of letter.... this letter can become stale almost immediately as all those things can be terminated post haste..........

[Ju&Ja 1]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

Yeah, but to the CBP officer at the time of your entry... Not to a USCIS officer who in turn writes some sort of letter.... this letter can become stale almost immediately as all those things can be terminated post haste..........

And you know what ? What is the risk ? I will go and he/she will say "we are sorry but we can't do what you ask". So I will go...

[payxibka 10,045]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

Yeah, but to the CBP officer at the time of your entry... Not to a USCIS officer who in turn writes some sort of letter.... this letter can become stale almost immediately as all those things can be terminated post haste..........

And you know what ? What is the risk ? I will go and he/she will say "we are sorry but we can't do what you ask". So I will go...

Of course... nothing ventured nothing gained.... I would not have my hopes set to high but ...........

[Ju&Ja 1]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

Yeah, but to the CBP officer at the time of your entry... Not to a USCIS officer who in turn writes some sort of letter.... this letter can become stale almost immediately as all those things can be terminated post haste..........

And you know what ? What is the risk ? I will go and he/she will say "we are sorry but we can't do what you ask". So I will go...

Of course... nothing ventured nothing gained.... I would not have my hopes set to high but ...........

I always have hopes, it is my way to live... And the law officer was full of hopes also

I don't know if you read my messages higher in this topic. What informations have the officer on his computer ? Everything ?

[payxibka 10,045]

How does one do this? I mean how do you prove no attemp to stay illegally? This is done by leaving the USA on or before the expiration of the I-94 on any visit. The problem any CBP officer will have is that if you are using the VWP to psuedo reside in the US with only short trips outside.

You 'prove' this by showing ties to your home country:

• Letter from Employer (stating you are employed there and expected back)
• Home/Apt lease/mortgage
• Etc.

Yeah, but to the CBP officer at the time of your entry... Not to a USCIS officer who in turn writes some sort of letter.... this letter can become stale almost immediately as all those things can be terminated post haste..........

And you know what ? What is the risk ? I will go and he/she will say "we are sorry but we can't do what you ask". So I will go...

Of course... nothing ventured nothing gained.... I would not have my hopes set to high but ...........

I always have hopes, it is my way to live... And the law officer was full of hopes also

I don't know if you read my messages higher in this topic. What informations have the officer on his computer ? Everything ?

zyggy would know.....