Can my wife get a tourist visa ?

[RhettVoe 282]

That law is not likely to ever change, given the abuse of the visa privilege by so many....what is really needed (IMHO) is to:

(a) truly and firmly enforce compliance with our visa laws and rules...by

(b) eliminating all waivers for immigration law violations....sadly, all one has to do nowadays to avoid immigration hassles is to run out and marry some Amcit and beg for a waiver..then..

© stop admitting people for 6 months and/or handing out 6 month extensions like candy...followed by..

(d) end all changes of status from B2 visas....if you arrive as a tourist, leave as one; arrive as a student, leave as one, etc....if you 'change your mind', go back home and apply for the appropriate visa

(e) start the penalty clock for overstays on the day after their authorized admission time ends, not 6 months later....1 day overstay, 1 year barred, 2 days overstay, 2 years barred, etc...this would literally force responsibility on those who seem to lack this particular characteristic....

But until this day arrives (not likely either), then the current law remains in effect,...and the 214b bar will get raised each and every time someone decides to change their mind moments after collecting their baggage, run off to do an AOS or COS, thus chipping away at the overall credibility of applicants from that person's home country.

[Avery Cates 1,141]

Technically yes.

Realistically no.

[Avery Cates 1,141]

she is married to me and should have a right to visit .

Nope.

i have a feeling that you guys complicates everything

Nope.

cause i see many people getting visas very easily around here , also american citizens like me who are married to foreign women

they apply and get the visa in less than a month and most of their wives has no job & diffently no strong ties to their countries of origin

Depends entirely on the country they're applying from.

[Cathi 5,752]

no strong ties or any other %^*# . she is married to me and should have a right to visit .

i have a feeling that you guys complicates everything. cause i see many people getting visas very easily around here , also american citizens like me who are married to foreign women

they apply and get the visa in less than a month and most of their wives has no job & diffently no strong ties to their countries of origin

Ummmm we are all married or engaged to foreign spouses/fiances...if you didn;t want honest answers, you shouldn;t have asked. Would you rather everyone lied to you? Gotta love a know it all.

[Brit Abroad 166]

I think you are a little harsh on judging the visa process for others, AFN. I haven't seen anyone get a visa in less than a month, unless they are doing it the illegal (and risky) way of entering on a tourist visa and attempting to AoS from that.

Seriously, you need to plan ahead. Get a letter from your employer stating that you have holiday from X date to Y date and they expect you to return and resume duties on Z date. If you and your wife have travelled to other places together and returned to Dubai, take along evidence that shows you leave AND return together. Go along to the visitor visa interview and hand them a letter stating that you both have every intention of leaving the US on Z date and that the purpose of your visit is to spend time with your family.

Consulate and CBP aren't idiots. While they are required to keep people with immigrant intent OUT, they also understand that their citizens live abroad with foreign spouses and do want to come home for holiday periods.

Provided the necessary evidence of your intent and hope that it is enough for the consulate to determine no immigrant intent. Good luck.

Edited January 22, 2014 by Brit Abroad

[RhettVoe 282]

To the OP....the main focus will be on what is keeping YOU in Dubai....if you are there long term, with some sort of relatively important job that is not likely to be outsourced tomorrow, then bring evidence of same; if, however, you are there on a short term basis, then the situation is much more iffy.....and as I mentioned earlier, only US citizens and LPRs have the right to enter and visit the United States. No additional such rights are outlined anywhere in our Constitution nor Bill of Rights.

[cbrammer1219 1]

My wife and I tried 5 times for a tourist visa, we weren't married at the time however after the last denial I called them directly and spoke with the Chief Consular and explained to him the situation and he personally interviewed her, he asked what was our intentions, I told him that we are getting married and she is returning to Cambodia, the most important thing is to be completely honest and do what you say you are going to do. That was so hard to do, watching her leave on the plane, but that is what we said we were going to do. Apply and see what happens, if denied call the emabssy and sak to speak with someone in charge....I hope this helps you..

[RhettVoe 282]

The chief consular officer does not routinely take such calls....otherwise, he or she would never get anything done...nor does anyone have to explain to a 3rd party why a visa denial took place (nor the details of said interview)...

[Dave&Roza 748]

and as I mentioned earlier, only US citizens and LPRs have the right to enter and visit the United States. No additional such rights are outlined anywhere in our Constitution nor Bill of Rights.

Just to pick-nits here. Only an USC has the right to enter the US as it is their country of domicile. A LPR has been granted the ABILITY to enter the US, but they CAN be refused and sent back to their country of domicile should they not follow their responsibilities as a LPR. All others must be granted some form of visa in order to gain entry into the US. Some are from countries that allow for "travel at will"--i.e. VWP--others grant a tourist visa without too much trouble, and others will never grant a tourist visa.

Dave

[raven52 233]

A N F you could help by filling out your timeline, before posting, then the experts here could help you more. I would just guess that your visa % is about 10% if that!

Maybe you have heard some visa stories thee, that are somewwhat diffeent than yours.

What you will get here is the truth, no "rose colored" pictures, only the truth, as they know, and believe me, on this site "they know!"

[dvc 11]

If you are a long-term resident overseas (5-10+ years in one place) in a third-country (in other words both of you have valid residence status overseas together) the odds are pretty good actually, even for a wife from a high-fraud country.

Edited January 22, 2014 by dvc

[Asia 2,498]

If you are a long-term resident overseas (5-10+ years in one place) the odds are pretty good actually, even for a wife from a high-fraud country.

But can he be a long-term resident overseas and be a LPR in the US at the same time?

OP: are you eligible to become an USC?

[dvc 11]

But can he be a long-term resident overseas and be a LPR in the US at the same time?

OP: are you eligible to become an USC?

OP _IS_ a USC, was stated in first post.

My Filipina wife's B-2 was a rubber-stamp deal in Tokyo (I have over 15 years of residency).

Edited January 22, 2014 by dvc

[Asia 2,498]

OP _IS_ a USC, was stated in first post.

Sorry! I messed up two threads!

[A F N 0]

Ok I read all the comments and I wasn't looking for anything but the truth .

My friends wives are Filipinos ,has no jobs , and much younger than them!

We been married for 3 years , never applied to go there , we have visited at least 8 countries together , I have a very stable ,high paying job

That enough should be considered as "strong ties" , she has strong ties to me and our little family ! Why would the wife of a US citizen get a b-2 visa and run away from him???

And YES 2 of my wives friends got the visa in less than a month from applying ,no illegal anything

She should be able to get it immediately, of course we will apply soon , but I just want to hear other people suggestions !