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Using visitor visa to allow spouse in USA until K-3 approved??

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Michael Ysidro   0

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My fiance and I will be getting married in her country in July, and we will not have the necessary documents approved (K-3 visa) approved until January 2007 or later. Is it possible that I could have her apply for a visitor visa to allow her to come back with me after we are married in July, while we wait for the K-3 visa to be approved?? Can someone give me advice on this?

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Michael

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You could try, but chances of being granted a visitors visa when married to a USC is pretty slim. As everyone is looked on as an intended immigrant when applying for a visa and/or entry to the US....being married can make this more difficult to overcome.

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You could try, but chances of being granted a visitors visa when married to a USC is pretty slim. As everyone is looked on as an intended immigrant when applying for a visa and/or entry to the US....being married can make this more difficult to overcome.

Hi! I'm in a similar situation, I have a visitors visa already ("laser" visa) and submitted a I129F for a K1 visa. But since it's taking soo long we want to know if we can just get married and apply for a K3 or adjustment of status later once we are back in the US. Is this possible?

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You could try, but chances of being granted a visitors visa when married to a USC is pretty slim. As everyone is looked on as an intended immigrant when applying for a visa and/or entry to the US....being married can make this more difficult to overcome.

Hi! I'm in a similar situation, I have a visitors visa already ("laser" visa) and submitted a I129F for a K1 visa. But since it's taking soo long we want to know if we can just get married and apply for a K3 or adjustment of status later once we are back in the US. Is this possible?

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Michael,

The reason you give for wanting a visitor visa disqualifies her for a visitor visa.

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My fiance and I will be getting married in her country in July, and we will not have the necessary documents approved (K-3 visa) approved until January 2007 or later. Is it possible that I could have her apply for a visitor visa to allow her to come back with me after we are married in July, while we wait for the K-3 visa to be approved?? Can someone give me advice on this?

Thanks!

Michael

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Hi! I'm in a similar situation, I have a visitors visa already ("laser" visa) and submitted a I129F for a K1 visa. But since it's taking soo long we want to know if we can just get married and apply for a K3 or adjustment of status later once we are back in the US. Is this possible?

You can, but you'd essentially have to start the visa process all over again and petition for a spousal visa. The second you say 'I do', you nullify your basis for the K1 petition (a FIANCE/E visa).

The K1 is the fastest route possible, and even its pretty slow.

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