B-2 Tourist VISA while awaiting DCF - APPROVED!!!

[Hannah and Grant 0]

wonderful.

I think I will say, if asked, that I am 'on a vacation to visit my husband.'

I'm just a bit nervous about visa-orientated questions, as my husband and I were caught up in the DCF drama and consequently have to refile in the U.S.

We haven't done this yet, as he is waiting for some paperwork for me to file, so technically, we don't have a case in process at this time.

I'm sure I'll be ok. My husband assures me as well.

I have a letter from my employer, bank statements, student loan statements (I incur penalties if I leave the country and don't return). I'll have something from my parents to say I'm expected back and I contribute to rent.

My husband has a representative helping us with our case, so he thought maybe he could get a letter from that representative stating that.

My nerves tend to get the better of me.

[MPGGPM 0]

congratulations!, thats a first we've seen here on VJ

If you've been around long enough.....there's been a few cases like this, (including a B-2 I got for my own wife

I read how one person in the Russia forum got one for his fiancee' even while they were doing a k-1. I've read of 1-2 other cases as well. I think everything "Hannah and Grant" said was on the mark. Just be honest, calm (or try ...in my case, I was probably not so calm as much as I was "reasonably determined" ....in trying to be persuasive when there to get my wife her visa, since I actually went in person to the consulate with my wife and spoke to certain peope there, before even attempting to try for a b-2)

What I learned was that there are some very good people who work at the consulates. I've been fortunate enough to meet a few in particular, who have gone out of their way to help my wife and I during our 2 year immigration process.

I think if someone can go in person to the consulate/embassy....that's always better. (I happened to be visiting my wife in Turkey when she applied for the b-2). But, if that's not possible, then I guess a good letter on a spouse's behalf, would be the next best thing. You just have to be convincing enough, so they do not fear you will be an "immigration" risk. In my wife and I's case, we were fortunate in that they trusted us and my argument on her behalf apparently was convincing enough for them to give her a 10 year tourist visa. (I REALLY hope they don't expect the immigrant process to take that long . ) On the bright side, at least if this process does take longer than we thought, we don't have the concern of having to try and get another b-2. The one we got will last us long enough.

And as "Hannah and Grant" said........it is just $100 to try. I felt the gains of attempting and getting a b-2 were more than enough to offset the risks of being denied one and losing the $100.

I think in general.....it all depends on the each individual's circumstance, who they meet at the consulate/embassy, and how convincing an argument they can make . On the consulate's side, it looks like they were right to trust my wife and I, as she's visited the US several times.....never overstayed.......and returned every time.

[MPGGPM 0]

Ummmm........change "Hannah and Grant" .....to "John and Sonya"

Edited February 24, 2007 by MPGGPM

[Hannah and Grant 0]

I thought I might have been having some short term memory loss there....

[Kharkov_Natalie 0]

Congratulations John and Sonya.

I have a question and I am hoping maybe you guys may know...

If I as a USC live in Ukraine with my Russian husband and we own a house in both of our names but are not ready to move to America at this time (i.e. we are not in the immigration process yet), is it likely that he can obtain a B2 visa or even a 1 time visa to visit America with me? I would like for him to be able to travel freely with me to America as well as I would like to be able to have any children in the States with my husband at my side...

Has anyone heard of anyone receiving a tourist visa for a Russian/Ukrainian spouse not in the immigration process?

Thanks!

Edited February 24, 2007 by Kharkov_Natalie

[MPGGPM 0]

Congratulations John and Sonya.

I have a question and I am hoping maybe you guys may know...

If I as a USC live in Ukraine with my Russian husband and we own a house in both of our names but are not ready to move to America at this time (i.e. we are not in the immigration process yet), is it likely that he can obtain a B2 visa or even a 1 time visa to visit America with me? I would like for him to be able to travel freely with me to America as well as I would like to be able to have any children in the States with my husband at my side...

Has anyone heard of anyone receiving a tourist visa for a Russian/Ukrainian spouse not in the immigration process?

Thanks!

This is the link from the Russia forum that I mentioned in my post. You might find it useful.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32261

[meauxna 15]

Congratulations John and Sonya.

I have a question and I am hoping maybe you guys may know...

If I as a USC live in Ukraine with my Russian husband and we own a house in both of our names but are not ready to move to America at this time (i.e. we are not in the immigration process yet), is it likely that he can obtain a B2 visa or even a 1 time visa to visit America with me? I would like for him to be able to travel freely with me to America as well as I would like to be able to have any children in the States with my husband at my side...

Has anyone heard of anyone receiving a tourist visa for a Russian/Ukrainian spouse not in the immigration process?

Thanks!

Up to this you have always talked of a visitor's visa for your husband, which IMO is a likely bet if you also live overseas.

But now you have gone and confused it with "be able to have any children in the States with my husband at my side" which indicates moving, to me.

You should be very clear on your plans if you'd like your husband's application to succeed.

[John and Sonya 0]

Congratulations John and Sonya.

I have a question and I am hoping maybe you guys may know...

If I as a USC live in Ukraine with my Russian husband and we own a house in both of our names but are not ready to move to America at this time (i.e. we are not in the immigration process yet), is it likely that he can obtain a B2 visa or even a 1 time visa to visit America with me? I would like for him to be able to travel freely with me to America as well as I would like to be able to have any children in the States with my husband at my side...

Has anyone heard of anyone receiving a tourist visa for a Russian/Ukrainian spouse not in the immigration process?

Thanks!

Up to this you have always talked of a visitor's visa for your husband, which IMO is a likely bet if you also live overseas.

But now you have gone and confused it with "be able to have any children in the States with my husband at my side" which indicates moving, to me.

You should be very clear on your plans if you'd like your husband's application to succeed.

Thanks to all,

Like I said, take the chance, nothing to lose but $100. You apply on-line at your US Embassy website for the country of your spouse, make an appointment on-line as well. Very simple procedure. Spouse pays $100 and has a 5 minute interview. Now the hard part is the generosity of the person doing the interview. Confidence, good arguement, and a smile. If you filed DCF and is postponed, you have a great arguement, Sonya stated it would be foolish for her to immigrate illegallly on a tourist visa when we are so close to getting our final interview from DCF. They agreed, and gave her a multi-entry 5 year visa. The immigration officer at the POE agreed as well and stamped her passport. No other information was even looked at. We provide a support letter & invitaiton letter from me and that was it. Good luck!!