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Well then I guess I am out of the options..Let's see what happens

Btw again I am asking you guys..I am gonna be living in her house so do I need to show something from her side or they would be more interested in my connection and how strong is it within my own country?

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One of the biggest problems you are going to face is that you are only eligible for a 10 year visa. So not only do you need to show that you are coming back once for an exam but you have to have sufficient ties for a multiple entry visa. They will for sure ask where are you staying during your visit and why do you want to visit. There main concern is your ties to your home country. You say you lived in Dubai. Have you done much travelling and is this documented in your current passport? This will also help as it will show that you are a traveller and that more than likely you will return. Im not going to lie, being a student without a job will not make things easier.

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Well then I guess I am out of the options..Let's see what happens

Btw again I am asking you guys..I am gonna be living in her house so do I need to show something from her side or they would be more interested in my connection and how strong is it within my own country?

Don't need anything from her side, they only care about your ties to your country.

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Ohh lord the more I read the more concerned I become

Well to answer your questions..all the Dubai visits are documented in my older passport but hey it's said to bring all your passport so they will definately see the stamps on the other two passport anyway

Btw well I can only rely on two main reasons that being 1) Coming back to grab the Degree 2) Coming back to give the exam for which I have the solid reason by having the exam ticket with me right now

Btw what else I can do guys..It's just killing me cuz I want to really see her

Suggest any other ways..is there any other ways barring she can't come or travel so I have to go to see her

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How about Mexico.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Havn't given it a thought but really appreciate what you just said..could you plz elaborate more cuz I searched the internet I guess I will not need a visa to enter Mexico atleast what I think and here is what I read "Official S.A. passports do not require a visa to enter Mexico"

Is it really true?

So this is what I am thinking..Gonna try first for B2 visa and if not then go to Mexico?

What you guys think any ideas or suggestions are welcomed

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Havn't given it a thought but really appreciate what you just said..could you plz elaborate more cuz I searched the internet I guess I will not need a visa to enter Mexico atleast what I think and here is what I read "Official S.A. passports do not require a visa to enter Mexico"

Is it really true?

So this is what I am thinking..Gonna try first for B2 visa and if not then go to Mexico?

What you guys think any ideas or suggestions are welcomed

South Africa passport holders do not need a Mexican visa only if they have a valid US visa. If you don't have a valid US visa, then you will need a visa for Mexico.

I can't speak to how difficult it is when it comes to tourist visas for Mexico but if your GF can easily get there, then it could be an alternative worth considering if the B2 does not work out.

Mexican visa requirements for South Africa citizens can be found here: http://embamex.sre.gob.mx/sudafrica/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=44

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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