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Hi,

My boyfriend and I are planning to apply for the K1 and he is coming to visit me for 5 weeks on an ESTA to meet my family. We thought now was the perfect time since he is between jobs so he has the time for a long visit. It will be his first time visiting the US and I'm a little worried about proving intent to return. We have his car registration, car insurance, bills from his bank about monthly payments he has to make, and his return ticket. The problem is that he cannot prove sufficient funds. I paid for the ticket and ESTA, and he will be staying with me for the whole trip.

I know he will be at the mercy of the CBP officer he gets, but what are the odds of closer scrutiny with such a short (relatively) visit? Thanks!

------------------------ K1 Visa ------------------------------------
February 29th, 2016 - I-129F sent to Dallas Lockbox
March 1st, 2016 - I-129F received by CSC
March 3rd, 2016 - NOA1
June 9th, 2016 - NOA2
June 30th, 2016 - NVC received and case number assigned
July 5th, 2016 - Case forwarded to Frankfurt consulate in Germany
July 13th, 2016 - Case received at Frankfurt consulate in Germany
(Beneficiary also received I-134 packet). Packet 3 checklist available through state department website.
July 20th, 2016 - Packet 3 received from Frankfurt consulate
July 27th, 2016 - Packet 3 sent to Frankfurt consulate with regular mail
August 3rd, 2016 - Email notification to schedule interview
August 8th, 2016 - Medical interview in Munich
August 22nd, 2016 - Interview.... APPROVED!
September 10th, 2016 - POE at LAX
December 6th, 2016 - MARRIED!
 
------------------------ AOS ---------------------------------------
February 1st, 2017 - Filed AOS, EAD and AP
February 6th, 2017 - NOA1 (we received paper notice in early March)
March 7th, 2017 - RFE for AOS, Rejection notice for AP
March 20th, 2017 - Biometrics appointment
March 27th, 2017 - Mailed back RFE response, re-filed AP
April 24th, 2017 - Received second rejection notice for AP
April 28th, 2017 - AOS Interview Scheduled
May 31st, 2017 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!
 
 
 

 

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Darnell
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11.39 %.

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SMINKACHU: I think chances are you're going to be fine. And if you are truthful with any evidence you can offer, and answer their questions correctly you'll still be fine. There are some cases where a

HFM181818
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As I said, Brits are not likely to be placed under a microscope unless they appear to have been abusing the VWP in some way...of course, anyone arriving could make a hash of the admissions interview a

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“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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all those things you listed are NOT ties to his country....bills can be paid from overseas, an near empty bank account can be emptied further and insurance is...well, insurance. He might sail right on through, but a few questions from a probing CPB officer and he might be sent home. CPB officers can sniff out weakness or fear (the good ones) and might easily pick him out of the arriving crowd for further questioning. I've worked side by side a couple of times with CPB - it was very educational....good ones scan the arriving crowd and start zeroing in on those who merit further scrutiny, with remarkable accuracy. Evasive non-answers could mean a trip to 'secondary' (a separate interview process, behind closed doors, that can be intense)....so if he or you are thinking about 'creative' answers to probing questions, well, tell him to bring a good book to read for the abrupt return trip home.

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11.39 %.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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11.39 %.

Sounds a bit high?

“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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nope. why? last 2 years, many ethnic pakistani males holding uk passports were coming into the usa on vwp, and got married, and have never left. This skews the numbers, and CBP is doing more scrutiny at the POEs.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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personally, I hope they continue to be more than vigilant, for so many reasons. If you, as an arriving alien are legit, welcome; if you are a scam artist, adios.

If he tells the truth and is honest that he is there only for a visit is it still a problem ??? I have read in this forum that many people have successfully been able to visit by just being honest and truthful...

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anything is possible...but that will depend on how focused the CBP officer is, and what sort of reaction the BF gives when asked about his proposed visit....what is he going to say, for ex, if the CPB folks ask, 'how is it you can take 5 weeks off of work?'....and he blurts out, 'I'm between jobs'...hmmm...or stammers out a lie....then what?

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anything is possible...but that will depend on how focused the CBP officer is, and what sort of reaction the BF gives when asked about his proposed visit....what is he going to say, for ex, if the CPB folks ask, 'how is it you can take 5 weeks off of work?'....and he blurts out, 'I'm between jobs'...hmmm...or stammers out a lie....then what?

Vacation?

I had more than that.

“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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Was he not truthful last time?

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According to the OP, he has yet to visit the US. We don't know what CPB might ask him - sometimes (like a CO), they ask innocent sounding questions as a prelude to a more pointed question.....to try and gauge the applicant's credibility quickly....he may well skate through without a hitch.....unless, when asked who he plans to visit, he chokes up...'my fia.....er....a.....a.....a.......friend!'....

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He's not nervous about answering the questions so I don't think he'll accidentally say fiance. But since I paid for the flight and ESTA, now we're thinking honesty might be best and he'll just say he's visiting his girlfriend.

------------------------ K1 Visa ------------------------------------
February 29th, 2016 - I-129F sent to Dallas Lockbox
March 1st, 2016 - I-129F received by CSC
March 3rd, 2016 - NOA1
June 9th, 2016 - NOA2
June 30th, 2016 - NVC received and case number assigned
July 5th, 2016 - Case forwarded to Frankfurt consulate in Germany
July 13th, 2016 - Case received at Frankfurt consulate in Germany
(Beneficiary also received I-134 packet). Packet 3 checklist available through state department website.
July 20th, 2016 - Packet 3 received from Frankfurt consulate
July 27th, 2016 - Packet 3 sent to Frankfurt consulate with regular mail
August 3rd, 2016 - Email notification to schedule interview
August 8th, 2016 - Medical interview in Munich
August 22nd, 2016 - Interview.... APPROVED!
September 10th, 2016 - POE at LAX
December 6th, 2016 - MARRIED!
 
------------------------ AOS ---------------------------------------
February 1st, 2017 - Filed AOS, EAD and AP
February 6th, 2017 - NOA1 (we received paper notice in early March)
March 7th, 2017 - RFE for AOS, Rejection notice for AP
March 20th, 2017 - Biometrics appointment
March 27th, 2017 - Mailed back RFE response, re-filed AP
April 24th, 2017 - Received second rejection notice for AP
April 28th, 2017 - AOS Interview Scheduled
May 31st, 2017 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!
 
 
 

 

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