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Hi, just got married 3 months ago here in Philippines and planning to visit US, my husband (US Citizen) is working here in Philippines for almost 8years so no plan yet to stay longer to US. What should I apply tourist Visa or Spouse visa at DCF. Thank you. 

 

Note : 2017 I apply for tourist visa, but got declined and we are not yet married back then.

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Maybe when he retired. Is there any faster procedure/step to get spouse visa, so that anytime we decided to stay at US we can. Thank you.

 

Or If  I got the tourist visa how many years is the minimum validity they can give any Idea how long is the processing time?

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43 minutes ago, Tina12 said:

Maybe when he retired. Is there any faster procedure/step to get spouse visa, so that anytime we decided to stay at US we can. Thank you.

 

Or If  I got the tourist visa how many years is the minimum validity they can give any Idea how long is the processing time?

As stated, the tourist visa application is your only real option right now since you have no plans to immigrate (a GC from a spouse visa is not a multi-entry tourist visa).  You will have to show strong ties to the Philippines on your application, but I suppose you can now show your ties to your husband.

 

As to a faster spouse process, I believe the DCF option is the fastest option, but others may know better.  When you start planning on returning to the US, start the process and when you are ready to return, you should hopefully have your visa in hand.

 

Good Luck!

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DCF is available with Manila. So the spouse visa process can usually be completed in a few months if you continue the route of living in the Philippines together at the time.

 

A spousal visa does not replace a tourist visa. If you intend to live abroad, your green card would be deemed abandoned if you don't actually live in the US.

 

While this is a bit of an unusual and costly method...people have obtained a green card, formally abandoned it it shortly after, then applied for a tourist visa. Usually they will then grant it, although nothing is guaranteed.

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If you show ties to return to the Philippines like family, property and work, any kind of contacts leases etc, you should be able to get a tourist visa. In the interview make it clear you are married to an USC and both of you intend to live / retire to the Philippines. 

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I agree that a tourist visa is really your best path right now.

 

If you're not moving to the US for more than 2 years, I don't see the benefit of applying for a spouse visa.

 

I didn't apply for US visas while I was living the Philippines. But, I believe the US Embassy in Manila has a lot of services & may include DCF.

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