How could our marriage affect her ability to travel?

[nebodihome 0]

Background info: My fiance is a national of Colombia who has little evidence of funds and would thus, as of now, not be granted a tourist visa for a country like the U.K. or Spain.

Questions:

1. If we marry in Colombia (I am a citizen of and residing in the U.S.), would it be more likely for her to be able to enter the U.K. or Spain for travel if I, her spouse, also come along with her and we file for the visa jointly? Can she use my funds as her "evidence of funds" ?

2. If I was working abroad in a country such as Spain or the U.K. on a worker permit, would I be able to sponsor her so she could live with me, even if we have not previously lived together for a period of more than 2 weeks?

3. What about if my spouse opens a bank account in Colombia and I transfer money into her account and she then uses that as her proof of funds?

4. How difficult is it to obtain a transit visa through the U.S. for her if she is my spouse? If she chooses not to travel through the U.S., are the transit visa processes of other connecting countries *Brazil, European countries, etc.) less stringent?

- In general, does anyone have any tips? Due to the nature of my work in the next 2-3 years, she will not be able to become a U.S. citizen anytime soon. Thank you!

[cdneh 3,112]

I am a bit confused. I thought you were going to Africa?

'In July, I am going on an assignment in Rwanda that will last 3-4 years."

[nebodihome 0]

I am a bit confused. I thought you were going to Africa?

'In July, I am going on an assignment in Rwanda that will last 3-4 years."

I am. Figured if she can meet the requirements for Spain and UK, she will meet them for Africa (and we might want to travel to Europe), so I might as well ask about Spain and UK

[cdneh 3,112]

Fair enough..I thought I was losing what's left of my grip there for a second. Carry on

[nebodihome 0]

I am actually quite interested whether depositing some amount of money into my fiance's bank account would be considered sufficient funds.

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda don't require any proof of sufficient funds. Countries such as South Africa and Botswana that do require it do not require the applicant to show ties to home country. The South African website just says to attach a bank statement... So, putting $10k into her bank account would be good enough?

[Boiler 45,657]

1. If we marry in Colombia (I am a citizen of and residing in the U.S.), would it be more likely for her to be able to enter the U.K. or Spain for travel if I, her spouse, also come along with her and we file for the visa jointly? Can she use my funds as her "evidence of funds" ?

You do not need a visa.

2. If I was working abroad in a country such as Spain or the U.K. on a worker permit, would I be able to sponsor her so she could live with me, even if we have not previously lived together for a period of more than 2 weeks?

Speak to your Employer.

3. What about if my spouse opens a bank account in Colombia and I transfer money into her account and she then uses that as her proof of funds?

She could try.

4. How difficult is it to obtain a transit visa through the U.S. for her if she is my spouse? If she chooses not to travel through the U.S., are the transit visa processes of other connecting countries *Brazil, European countries, etc.) less stringent?

I did not think the US had a transfer Visa.

[nebodihome 0]

You do not need a visa.

Speak to your Employer.

She could try.

I did not think the US had a transfer Visa.

For what it's worth: I will be living in Rwanda soon and I realized there is a very easy way for her to visit. She can go to Argentina--> South Africa--> Rwanda. Argentina won't require a visa from her, South Africa won't require a transit (only requires transit for people traveling to neighboring country, which Rwanda is not considered a part of), and Rwanda does not require documentation of funds to enter. Perfect.

Yes, there is a transit visa requirement in the U.S. She would need to show proof that she has enough funds to cover the trip and has some kind of ties with her home country. I cannot imagine this being as difficult as getting an actual tourist U.S. visa...

[Boiler 45,657]

Are you thinking of the C/D?

Never come across a tourist using it...

Not sure why you think it would be any easier.

[bigdog 376]

None are easy, just be prepared and complete.

[nebodihome 0]

I am a U.S. citizen. Let's say my fiancee is Colombian and, as of now, if she wanted a tourist visa for Spain or the UK, she would not be approved for it due to low income and not enough ties to home country.

If we marry in Colombia, and I get an assignment abroad in the UK and then list her as a dependent so she can reside with me, does the fact that she is married to me and I am listing her as a dependent increase the chances of her gaining entry into the UK for this purpose?

Note: At that time, even though we would be married, we would not have lived together at any point for more than 2 weeks.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

I am a U.S. citizen. Let's say my fiancee is Colombian and, as of now, if she wanted a tourist visa for Spain or the UK, she would not be approved for it due to low income and not enough ties to home country.

If we marry in Colombia, and I get an assignment abroad in the UK and then list her as a dependent so she can reside with me, does the fact that she is married to me and I am listing her as a dependent increase the chances of her gaining entry into the UK for this purpose?

Note: At that time, even though we would be married, we would not have lived together at any point for more than 2 weeks.

It would certainly help her case.

[Anh map 2,098]

No need to start a new thread. Keep the conversation in one place.

[nebodihome 0]

No need to start a new thread. Keep the conversation in one place.

I apologize, but the reason I started it here was because I felt that people on this specific forum might be more knowledgeable about this specific process. Permission to keep thread? I will be more judicious in starting threads in the future.

Can someone tell me: IF two people were married, both Colombians, and one of them got a job offer in the U.S. and the other applied for an H4 visa, can the person receive an H4 visa even if they themselves do not have a steady income (but their husband can provide 6 months of his own pay stubs from his U.S. job)?

Thank you.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

***** Two topics in different forums merged here as this is the more suitable spot for the US part of the question *****

[Boiler 45,657]

H4 is seasonal.