Help! i need success stories...

[Lil Miss Sunshine 14]

hey guys,

my husband and i are scheduled for interview on the feb 29th at st. louis, mo.. since i came here on a tourist visa, i'm in dire need of success stories or anything for that matter from couples adjusting their status from tourist visa.. so please help me out for some inspiration. we're both nervous!!

thanks in advance

[meeky and me 0]

Well i'll suggest you go to the interview with enough evidence to proof your relationnship. Start with the list of items of your letter and be prepare to proof you didn't intend to stay when you came on tourist visa. Most IO don't even ask the question of "intent" no more, it never came up during my interview.

You'l be fine

[Cécy 44]

I am adjusting from B2 tourism visa myself, although we are still waiting to be schedule for an interview.

You are likely to be treated just like every other couple. They mainly want to make sure that you are a legitimate couple so you want to bring the proof that they require (mingled finances, insurances together, photos, letters addressed to both of you etc.).

There is the risk that they ask you if you intended to get married when you entered the US. From what I read, it rarely, rarely happens. If so you have to be ready to explain (and maybe prove if you can) why you came here and when you decided to get married.

In our case I didn't intend to get married when I came back but I can't really prove this (beside the fact that I did nothing in France to get things changed and all), so I just plan to answer truthfully.

Just prepare the documents you need, most chances are it will go smoothly if you are prepared.

Good luck and don't stress about it.

[athena_ny 1]

People adjusting from tourist visas or VWP have successful interviews everyday. My husband came to the US on a tourist visa in 2002, overstayed his I-94 by 4.5 years, and since our interview occurred only 4 months after we married, we didn't have a ton of evidence, but apparently enough for the IO.

[Lil Miss Sunshine 14]

thanks for all your replies.. will keep you posted after the interview.

[Dave and Helena 0]

hey guys,

my husband and i are scheduled for interview on the feb 29th at st. louis, mo.. since i came here on a tourist visa, i'm in dire need of success stories or anything for that matter from couples adjusting their status from tourist visa.. so please help me out for some inspiration. we're both nervous!!

thanks in advance

We are having our interview on Feb 28th in Atlanta (after adjusting on VWP) so hopefully I'll have a success story for you after that.

I'm very nervous but my husband is looking forward to it.

[annaliza 0]

IsPikikay

Bring all your original documents, your husband bank statements, letter from the bank,employment letter or pay stubs. photos. When she/ he ask you questions just tell the truth. Dont worry, very easy. I was on tourist visa too. I was approved.

[Lil Miss Sunshine 14]

IsPikikay

Bring all your original documents, your husband bank statements, letter from the bank,employment letter or pay stubs. photos. When she/ he ask you questions just tell the truth. Dont worry, very easy. I was on tourist visa too. I was approved.

the truth is, i quit my job in the phils and came here in the US, hoping to find a job. but since there was an already filled quota for H1B visa, i decided that i wanted to go home. but my boyfriend begged me to stay and marry him.

should i tell that to the IO?

Edited January 15, 2008 by IsPiKiKaY

[Lil Miss Sunshine 14]

People adjusting from tourist visas or VWP have successful interviews everyday. My husband came to the US on a tourist visa in 2002, overstayed his I-94 by 4.5 years, and since our interview occurred only 4 months after we married, we didn't have a ton of evidence, but apparently enough for the IO.

i hope we'll be lucky just like you guys.. the only thing that worries me is proving my intent (or none for that matter) of staying here while on a tourist visa.. hopefully, my round trip ticket would be enough of an evidence

[athena_ny 1]

People adjusting from tourist visas or VWP have successful interviews everyday. My husband came to the US on a tourist visa in 2002, overstayed his I-94 by 4.5 years, and since our interview occurred only 4 months after we married, we didn't have a ton of evidence, but apparently enough for the IO.

i hope we'll be lucky just like you guys.. the only thing that worries me is proving my intent (or none for that matter) of staying here while on a tourist visa.. hopefully, my round trip ticket would be enough of an evidence

We didn't even know each other when he entered so intent wasn't really an issue ... good luck and I hope your ticket will be enough, but a lot of times round trip tickets are cheaper than one way, so it's a tough call.

Good luck!

[*JG* 2]

Just wanted to say, I'm in St. Louis and I am going to send you prayers and happy thoughts! Good luck!!!!!!

[meeky and me 0]

I'll tell you what, try and concentrate more on gathering enough evidence that show proof of your marraige and relationship. that supercede your intent.

I will worry more on what evidence i've got. i can understand what you are going through because i went through it myself and almost got a heart attack thinking how to explain my intent but it never came up at our interview. the IO was pleased with our evidence and we got the card two weeks later. Not to say all the IO are thesame but i guess the most important thing is your entered the country legally and your marraige is real.

[athena_ny 1]

I'll tell you what, try and concentrate more on gathering enough evidence that show proof of your marraige and relationship. that supercede your intent.

I will worry more on what evidence i've got. i can understand what you are going through because i went through it myself and almost got a heart attack thinking how to explain my intent but it never came up at our interview. the IO was pleased with our evidence and we got the card two weeks later. Not to say all the IO are thesame but i guess the most important thing is your entered the country legally and your marraige is real.

Everyone needs to be prepared to prove intent upon entry because if an IO suspects visa fraud, that's just as bad as marriage fraud =/ if you have it and aren't asked, that's not the same as not having it and being asked :x

[bradcanuck 1]

I just adjusted from b-2. Approved and the issue that I was on a tourist visa was not even mentioned at all.

I was more than paranoid and I don't think my nerves have calmed yet from being so paranoid. However I can tell you I was WAY too overly nervous. Relax and be confident.

[Lil Miss Sunshine 14]

thanks for all your help