Tourist Visa for Brazilian Husband?

[Just Kelley 4]

Hi all. I don't post often so here's a brief history: I'm a US citizen, my husband is Brazilian. We met in 2011, have traveled together, and married in Brazil in 2015 (wedding date was done by proxy; I've since been back to Brazil twice). I've visited his family many times and we'd love for him to meet mine in person. Before we were married, he was denied a tourist visa because he didn't sufficiently prove his ties to his home country - and I understand being married to me now doesn't improve his chances

My question: I live and work in the USA. He still lives in Brazil. I visit three or so times per year. He's not ready to just move here without visiting first (logical in my opinion). Is there any way to improve his chance of getting a tourist visa this time around? He doesn't live anywhere near a consulate so it's a major journey to have an interview. We're not feeling frantic; we'd just like to know if there's a path of least resistance for the direction we'd ideally like to go.

Thanks for any help in advance.

Edited March 29, 2016 by Just Kelley

[Jack2107 46]

Hi there

The only way it would increase chances of getting a torist visa this time is giving the officer what he didn't have before. Strong ties to Brazil!

The problem now is the reason why he wants a tourist visa.... He wants to visit His wife in the USA. It's more than likely to raise more suspicions that he has an intent of staying in the states. Really sucks!!

But the only thing he could try is submit enough proof of strong ties to Brazil.

[JFH 12,189]

the only way to know for certain if he will be approved is to apply. He will struggle as his ties are even weaker now.

But I'm curious as to why he isn't desperate to live with you (either in Brazil, or in the USA or anywhere else for that matter). I understand moving to a different country is not easy. It's different. He doesn't know many people. The language issue. I get that. I'm going to miss home too. But I don't see it as moving to another country. I see it as finally being able to live with my husband, I'd live in a tent in the desert if we had to in order to be together. I know the USA is not home to him but it's your home.

I suppose if you're both happy with the arrangement of a long-distance marriage then that's fine. I couldn't do it any longer than we have to.

Edited March 29, 2016 by JFH

[Just Kelley 4]

Thanks for your replies, guys

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing - eh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained!

JFH, he's never lived away from his family and he's nervous (understandable). When he comes here, it'll be a while before he sees everyone he's literally seen every day of his life so far. So why don't I live there? I've got a great career here in Chicago that I love. In the first couple of years, it was much, much harder to say "ate breve" (see you soon) than it is now.