Letter of Invitation

[SilkyCandy 0]

Ok so my Samy told me today about speaking with a friend who came to USA to visit for a short time. And he said that if I send an Invitation then he can come and see me for a month or so. Then he said we could marry here and he will return to Cairo and take care of the documents and stuff there. So my questions are...

1. Will it work for me to send him an invitation to come here?

2. Can we marry with just his egyptian passport?

3. If we do marry this way...will it negatively effect our filing(when we do it)for the I-130/CR-1?

I'm going to continue to research on my own but I am so happy to have found this support system with everyone on here so I thought I would ask generally your opinions, thoughts or more...thanks everyone...God bless.

[angie & abed 1]

The embassies don't care whether or not an American citizen sends a foreign citizen an invitation to visit. The person would need to demonstrate to the CO (Consular officer) that performs the interview that there is no intent to immigrate to the US. Such proof would be owning a home, a letter from an employer, family ties, money in the bank, etc. If the CO even briefly thinks he is coming here to marry, I would almost guarantee a visitor visa would be denied. In my opinion, you would be better off to go there and then apply for a K-1, marriage in a MENA country can take a lot of time and extra money on top of the fees (bribes, or should I say "encouragment money"). Good luck whatever you decide, and have patience, it takes time...sometimes more, sometimes less.

[~ameriptian~ 54]

The embassies don't care whether or not an American citizen sends a foreign citizen an invitation to visit. The person would need to demonstrate to the CO (Consular officer) that performs the interview that there is no intent to immigrate to the US. Such proof would be owning a home, a letter from an employer, family ties, money in the bank, etc. If the CO even briefly thinks he is coming here to marry, I would almost guarantee a visitor visa would be denied. In my opinion, you would be better off to go there and then apply for a K-1, marriage in a MENA country can take a lot of time and extra money on top of the fees (bribes, or should I say "encouragment money"). Good luck whatever you decide, and have patience, it takes time...sometimes more, sometimes less.

I agree with Angie.

Aya

[And_Sam 44]

Ok so my Samy told me today about speaking with a friend who came to USA to visit for a short time. And he said that if I send an Invitation then he can come and see me for a month or so. Then he said we could marry here and he will return to Cairo and take care of the documents and stuff there. So my questions are...

1. Will it work for me to send him an invitation to come here?

2. Can we marry with just his egyptian passport?

3. If we do marry this way...will it negatively effect our filing(when we do it)for the I-130/CR-1?

I'm going to continue to research on my own but I am so happy to have found this support system with everyone on here so I thought I would ask generally your opinions, thoughts or more...thanks everyone...God bless.

To have him come visit you in the USA would be great if he did have all the things pertaining to what Angie mentioned. Also he will have to show an active bank account with enough money to cover any emergencies he may face while visiting the US.

Getting married in Cairo was not that difficult or that expensive also. There are quite a few step you need to do to ensure you have everything necessary to get married and get the certificate translated and certified by the us embassy.

[amal 4]

Ok so my Samy told me today about speaking with a friend who came to USA to visit for a short time. And he said that if I send an Invitation then he can come and see me for a month or so. Then he said we could marry here and he will return to Cairo and take care of the documents and stuff there. So my questions are...

1. Will it work for me to send him an invitation to come here?

2. Can we marry with just his egyptian passport?

3. If we do marry this way...will it negatively effect our filing(when we do it)for the I-130/CR-1?

I'm going to continue to research on my own but I am so happy to have found this support system with everyone on here so I thought I would ask generally your opinions, thoughts or more...thanks everyone...God bless.

If his intent is to marry here, then no, he will not be approved for a visitor visa. A visitor visa has the demands that the person have ZERO intent of immigrating to the USA. I strongly suggest against doing this as it will cause more harm than good. I agree with the person who said if you want to see each other that it would be best if you just go there. MUCH easier that way imho. Good luck on whichever route you decide to take.

amal

[Nothing1234 2]

If his intent is to marry here, then no, he will not be approved for a visitor visa. A visitor visa has the demands that the person have ZERO intent of immigrating to the USA. I strongly suggest against doing this as it will cause more harm than good. I agree with the person who said if you want to see each other that it would be best if you just go there. MUCH easier that way imho. Good luck on whichever route you decide to take.

amal

Amal is correct.

It is much easier for you to travel there and take care of everything while overseas. If you have any questions about traveling to Cairo or being in Egypt...please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best of luck!

[SilkyCandy 0]

The embassies don't care whether or not an American citizen sends a foreign citizen an invitation to visit. The person would need to demonstrate to the CO (Consular officer) that performs the interview that there is no intent to immigrate to the US. Such proof would be owning a home, a letter from an employer, family ties, money in the bank, etc. If the CO even briefly thinks he is coming here to marry, I would almost guarantee a visitor visa would be denied. In my opinion, you would be better off to go there and then apply for a K-1, marriage in a MENA country can take a lot of time and extra money on top of the fees (bribes, or should I say "encouragment money"). Good luck whatever you decide, and have patience, it takes time...sometimes more, sometimes less.

I dont think marrying in egypt will be that big of a deal...and sure we know not to mention anything about marriage if he were to try to get a B-1 visa. it would not be me who invites him.I have friends who can invite him and they are egyptian u.s.citizens here...I have been married to an egyptian man before,FYI. In any case thanks for the advice. I found out more later in my research on the net that it isn't a good idea and might even be more costly for us in the process for the I-130/CR-1. no thanks. lol

[SilkyCandy 0]

Amal is correct.

It is much easier for you to travel there and take care of everything while overseas. If you have any questions about traveling to Cairo or being in Egypt...please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best of luck!

Thank you..I appreciate that very much. Cheers!!

Thanks to all...I figure it would be best if I go there too.. We are just anxious to have our 1st meeting. I haven't been with anyone for 5 years and him even longer. And I wish I could go before next year but I can't. Time and distance will continue to make us stronger for now. And I am so happy to have found this site. Blessings to everyone.