Tourist visa

[JEWELLA 10]

HI, Good Evening to Everyone.

I had been a member on here almost 2 years now. This supposed to be my second time making a post even though the very first one only last for few minutes, because I request to have it remove cause of emotional stress at the time. Anyhow I am here seeking some advice so it would be best if I tell a little detail into my background. I would like to give a shot at applying for a tourist B1/B2 visa.my problem is that i am currently married but yet separated with a PENDING divorce (5 Months now since I file) to my U.S citizen husband. Before our separation we were in the process of a CR1 visa which had made it far to National Visa Center (NVC),which I have sent in a sign written letter asking for the CR1 petition to be withdrawn and that I do not want to continue with the process of my husband sponsoring me (with other support details for the withdrawal).anyhow NVC didn't notify me of the decision that was made, after doing intensive research I realize that being the beneficiary I didn't have any authority of having the case withdraw. To I guess with sufficient evidence of details NVC has made a decision to return the case back to United State Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS).of course when I contacted the USCIS they wouldn't have to give me any information on the decision any conclusion they had come to. Luckily we had an attorney working on the case, I was inform by the attorney a month ago that USCIS has mail them a Notice of Intent to Revoke my husband petition.as quote below:

It appears that the beneficiary submitted a notice requesting a withdrawal, but since she does not have the authority to do so they are allowing you 30 days to respond to the notice or the petition will be revoked and closed if no response is received by the date on the notice.

I do have a copy of the NOIR but my computer is not functioning correctly for me to retrieve and quote it the exact way. Any way I believe the attorney had received the NOIR from about September. I know personally my husband didn't respond or get in touch with the attorney to sign and return the NOIR to USCIS because he didn't care to and just wanted to be mean and punish me for not being with him and coming to live in the U.S.so am figuring the NOIR should already be revoke/closed by now, even know I don't have any prove of it. Just to clarify things to everyone here. I decide to be separated/divorce from my USC husband because he was impersonating me online (as lesbian that am not) and ruining my image as well as make trouble for me, bullying and threatening me etc. All I know is that he was very abusive.it doesn't matter how much I did love him I wasn't going to go to the U.S to someone who doesn't love ,respect or appreciate me, so I stayed in Jamaica.so after a year of separation ..1 year to be exact I met another USC online. We have been dating for about 4 months now and very much in love. He's also separated. We plan to file for a K1 visa once we got our divorce.

Anyway back to my main concern I would like to apply for a tourist visa to visit my boyfriend while we are going through the divorce processes. The main reason for the tourist visa is that I want to visit before we petition for a K1 visa much more of me moving their permanently...I want to know if I would like it or not and also to meet his family…cause I already missed out on meeting his dad because he was recently passed away.so I would like to know what my chances are if I apply. Also don't have a regular job like everyone else. I babysit and also do some freelancing jobs online. Like for example I do freelance model projects, text chat operator etc. Not sure if I could mention or state it on my application. I do have some money in the bank. I don't own a home even though am currently making an addition to my parents' home (which would be mines if they died).i do plan to hire a lawyer to get my name on legal paperwork of the house…but unfortunately I can't attempt it right now. Just want to deal with one thing at a time. So I would like to know if it's worth taking a shot to apply. What else can I use to show ties to home country.

any suggestions or advise is welcome.

thanks to all in advance!

Edited March 10, 2012 by DOLLYBABY

[TimeTravel 78]

Be frank, B1/B2 chances are 50-50. It all depend up to CO, and how you explain or whether you get the chance to explain yourself. Please note, in B1/B2 visa, they hardly will ask 4-5 questions, and they may make the decision on that. You can try B1/B2 and give the genuine reason for visiting in US, and whatever outcomes, then make the decision accordingly.

In case even if your application is rejected for B1/B2, but it wont put any negative rating if you ever apply for fresh K1 visa application or CR-1.

Edited March 10, 2012 by iwaiting

[Boiler 45,519]

No harm in applying.

50% sounds high.

[aaydrian 479]

HI, Good Evening to Everyone.

I had been a member on here almost 2 years now. This supposed to be my second time making a post even though the very first one only last for few minutes, because I request to have it remove cause of emotional stress at the time. Anyhow I am here seeking some advice so it would be best if I tell a little detail into my background. I would like to give a shot at applying for a tourist B1/B2 visa.my problem is that i am currently married but yet separated with a PENDING divorce (5 Months now since I file) to my U.S citizen husband. Before our separation we were in the process of a CR1 visa which had made it far to National Visa Center (NVC),which I have sent in a sign written letter asking for the CR1 petition to be withdrawn and that I do not want to continue with the process of my husband sponsoring me (with other support details for the withdrawal).anyhow NVC didn't notify me of the decision that was made, after doing intensive research I realize that being the beneficiary I didn't have any authority of having the case withdraw. To I guess with sufficient evidence of details NVC has made a decision to return the case back to United State Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS).of course when I contacted the USCIS they wouldn't have to give me any information on the decision any conclusion they had come to. Luckily we had an attorney working on the case, I was inform by the attorney a month ago that USCIS has mail them a Notice of Intent to Revoke my husband petition.as quote below:

It appears that the beneficiary submitted a notice requesting a withdrawal, but since she does not have the authority to do so they are allowing you 30 days to respond to the notice or the petition will be revoked and closed if no response is received by the date on the notice.

I do have a copy of the NOIR but my computer is not functioning correctly for me to retrieve and quote it the exact way. Any way I believe the attorney had received the NOIR from about September. I know personally my husband didn't respond or get in touch with the attorney to sign and return the NOIR to USCIS because he didn't care to and just wanted to be mean and punish me for not being with him and coming to live in the U.S.so am figuring the NOIR should already be revoke/closed by now, even know I don't have any prove of it. Just to clarify things to everyone here. I decide to be separated/divorce from my USC husband because he was impersonating me online (as lesbian that am not) and ruining my image as well as make trouble for me, bullying and threatening me etc. All I know is that he was very abusive.it doesn't matter how much I did love him I wasn't going to go to the U.S to someone who doesn't love ,respect or appreciate me, so I stayed in Jamaica.so after a year of separation ..1 year to be exact I met another USC online. We have been dating for about 4 months now and very much in love. He's also separated. We plan to file for a K1 visa once we got our divorce.

Anyway back to my main concern I would like to apply for a tourist visa to visit my boyfriend while we are going through the divorce processes. The main reason for the tourist visa is that I want to visit before we petition for a K1 visa much more of me moving their permanently...I want to know if I would like it or not and also to meet his family…cause I already missed out on meeting his dad because he was recently passed away.so I would like to know what my chances are if I apply. Also don't have a regular job like everyone else. I babysit and also do some freelancing jobs online. Like for example I do freelance model projects, text chat operator etc. Not sure if I could mention or state it on my application. I do have some money in the bank. I don't own a home even though am currently making an addition to my parents' home (which would be mines if they died).i do plan to hire a lawyer to get my name on legal paperwork of the house…but unfortunately I can't attempt it right now. Just want to deal with one thing at a time. So I would like to know if it's worth taking a shot to apply. What else can I use to show ties to home country.

any suggestions or advise is welcome.

thanks to all in advance!

Let me first say the ease/chances of an individual getting a B1/B2 visa is affected by the percentage of people (Jamaicans in your case) that commit immigration fraud.

Ties to a country are: property ownership (land & or house), solid employment & or business, family (young children and married). Pretty much anything that would mean you HAVE to return home or make it very difficult for you to abandon your home country.

Considering that you are still married to a USC and at one point had a CR1 visa in the works, the CO may think (if your CR1 past comes up in that area of the embassy's database) that your attempt at a tourist visa is you trying to short cut the system and reunite with your husband with the intent to immigrate using a B2 visa (which is fraudulent). If you make mention that you desire the visitors visa to see your AMERICAN fiancée & his family, you're making yourself look worse in the eyes of the interviewer.

Based on what you place on the B2 application forms, embassy officials will know BEFORE you even set foot there if you qualify for said visa and the likelihood of you convincing them of your desire to vacation in the US. Don't lie on your application form and at interview because CO's do investigate and if they discover a lie, you could get in some serious hot water.

With that said, various persons who have applied for B2 visa, have money in the bank and enough ties too strangle themselves still don't get a visa yet you have some folks with hardly anything to their name be successful at their interview. Its all up to you so if you have the cash go on & give it a shot.

Good luck with whatever decision you make.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Do you know anyone in Jamaica with a tourist visa? You would benefit from having a conversation with them about how they were able to receive there tourist visa. Please note while you are still married to the your USC husband you will have to state this information on the tourist visa application or to the CO if asked.

Note, tourist visa appliacants to the US ares discussed quite regularly in the Jamaica Observer.

[islandbabes 12]

Check Gunther in the The Gleaner's Visa Sunday Classifieds...the bald headed Caucasian gentleman who advertises Visa Services...he acts as an agent, and he doesn't make false promises or runs scams but he would be good at helping you figure out your best options. I used him when I applied (after being turned down twice before). He signs the application form and notes that he is the agent and there is no unscrupulous action on his part. I do not work for Gunter but have referred many to him over the years- successfully so. He basically tells you NOT to lie but he will help you sort out if you have a chance.....

As for me, they turned me down at 16, then at about 25 even though my company was sponsoring me. I went to Gunther, went back to the embassy when I was about 31 and this time, they asked me the purpose of my visit and I told the man that I was attending my doctoral residency in Phoenix. He asked me where I was staying and when I intended to visit, he asked me if I was married or owned property, to which I answered no. He asked me, what my masters degree was in and I told him and that was it! 10 year visa granted. I have traveled responsibly since getting it and have had no problems.