Does anyone know forsure??

[Raspect 0]

If we apply for a tourist visa at the same time as the fiance visa, if it looks suspicous or if they will deny either or both for this reason??

I would love to know from someone who does know about this for sure.

I appreciate your time and effort.

This site has been so so so helpful to me. I really had no idea what I was doing, and as you can see, I still don't, so if you can help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much

[payxibka 10,045]

For a tourist visa to be approved, the CO must decide that you do not have an "intent to immigrate". If they are aware of a K-1 visa petition, then the chances of getting a tourist visa become more difficult because they will know that you have an "intent to immigrate" on the basis of the K-1 and therefore it will be much more difficult to convince the Co otherwise.

[Raspect 0]

yeah

that is what i figured

thanks alot for your response

damn

will it hurt the I-129F chance??

is there no chance now?? should i just not do it??

[devblt 0]

yeah

that is what i figured

thanks alot for your response

damn

will it hurt the I-129F chance??

is there no chance now?? should i just not do it??

Why take the chance either way? If you really want to meet your SO you as the USC can go to meet her as often as you like without any issues.

[JenT 0]

yeah

that is what i figured

thanks alot for your response

damn

will it hurt the I-129F chance??

is there no chance now?? should i just not do it??

Shouldn't affect your I-129f petition... might affect your ability to obtain a tourist visa....

[Raspect 0]

Why take the chance either way? If you really want to meet your SO you as the USC can go to meet her as often as you like without any issues.

WELL I JUST WANT HER TO BE ABLE TO COME AND MEET MY FAMILY. AND IF IT IS POSSIBLE I THINK IT IS A GOOD IDEA IF IT CAN BE DONE. IF IT CANT I OBVIOUSLY THINK IT IS A REALLY BAD IDEA. I JUST STARTED A NEW JOB AND CANT GO AND MEET HER NOW. AND I REALLY WANT HER TO MEET MY FAM. SO THAT IS THE THING

[Alex & Ana 0]

If we apply for a tourist visa at the same time as the fiance visa, if it looks suspicous or if they will deny either or both for this reason??

I would love to know from someone who does know about this for sure.

I appreciate your time and effort.

This site has been so so so helpful to me. I really had no idea what I was doing, and as you can see, I still don't, so if you can help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much

Personally,I wouldn't recommend you to apply for both tourist or fiance visa.It is 100% sure they gonna ask you what is the purpose of two visa types applying,no doubt about it (trust me,even my fiance's grandma was suspicious to them when she was on interview!).

And once they catch you,it's all over which I don't think you want it.

Best way is to apply for one of.

Good luck.

[Raspect 0]

thanks

i just told my boss that we should not ask for a tourist visa for her

thanks for your help all!!

[ausqueen 0]

Hey, Raspect...

sorry to read that not applying is your best option! I hope your waiting for final approval is not too long and your fiance will enjoy meeting your family sooner than you expect!

I wish I could say: don't worry, just go for it, but being from Aus I could visit on Visa Waiver Program which makes it easier. Speedy process!!!

PS - to Ana and Alex:

Congratulations on tomorrow's wedding! Blessings and happiness! Love your flags!

[Raspect 0]

thanks alot my friend

i just dont want to do anything that can jeapordize this visa

and i did not get any forsure answers here

so what i am guessing is that i will just wait

unless i got a forsure to go for it

that it wont make any diff.

thanks for your comments even if noone knew forsure

it was def. worth asking

but i think i am just going to wait it out

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[payxibka 10,045]

The visa that is in doubt is the tourist visa. I do not believe an attempt to get a tourist visa (whether approved or denied) will affect your k-1. Just my $0.02.

[Raspect 0]

I really really do appreciate the feedback I am getting here.

And for all the help this site has provided.

But I am still no closer to an answer then I was when I first asked.

I am curious. no offense to anyone i appreciate your comments oh so much.

but i need a definitive answer if anyone knows. not a well i think or my 2 cents.

again no offense and thanks so much to all who have tried to help

[Kez/JWolf 6]

If you want a forsure answer then go have a meeting with a good immigration lawyer and that way if he gets it wrong you can take him to court....

To base a major disision on the forsure answer you might or might not get here is risky.... VJ is a wonderful place to get lots of information from... as well as help and support... BUT you should check out everything you intend to do during your immigration journey as no one should make such life changing disisions based on info gotten from any internet forum... no mater how good....

Kez

[payxibka 10,045]

I really really do appreciate the feedback I am getting here.

And for all the help this site has provided.

But I am still no closer to an answer then I was when I first asked.

I am curious. no offense to anyone i appreciate your comments oh so much.

but i need a definitive answer if anyone knows. not a well i think or my 2 cents.

again no offense and thanks so much to all who have tried to help

Everyone will qualify there answer because NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE..... The only one who knows for sure is the Consulate Officer who will make the final determination.

[JanaknJanet 0]

Having the B1/B2 tourist visa is not going to affect your K-1 application. However if the two of them are applied at the same time she will need to really show proof of her ties to her country for approval of the toursit visa. It will in no way affect the K-1 .. but only affect the ability of the tourist visa. She can however let them know that she is applying for a K1 but she will not be utilizing it till approval. I fear that her chances of tourist approval is slim. They will see that she has the intent of immigrating via a k-1 and might possibly use it as a shortcut.

Might it be possible for her to apply for the tourist visa.. go for the interview... then you mail in the application for the K-1?

There is nothing wrong with her visiting before a wedding .. or even marrying here on a tourist visa.. the problem is.. intent of immigrating. That is what they are concerned with on a tourist visa for it is not a immigration visa and does not offer that option.