If I file a K1 for a fiancee can we also file a b1/b2 visa while we wait?

[rupok93 3]

My fiancee is in indonesia. We are planning to file the K1 this month but was wondering if she can apply for a visitors visa at the same time while we wait? Its probably pretty unlikely that we can but is there a way for her to visit before the 10 months?

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2 hours ago, rupok93 said:

My fiancee is in indonesia. We are planning to file the K1 this month but was wondering if she can apply for a visitors visa at the same time while we wait? Its probably pretty unlikely that we can but is there a way for her to visit before the 10 months?

She can. She needs to show really strong ties to Indonesia, and having a pending K1 is a strong to the US, so don't get your hopes up too high, but def not impossible!

The only way to find out if she would get one is to apply and provide really strong ties to Indonesia.

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She certainly can.

[rupok93 3]

25 minutes ago, C90 said:

She can. She needs to show really strong ties to Indonesia, and having a pending K1 is a strong to the US, so don't get your hopes up too high, but def not impossible!

The only way to find out if she would get one is to apply and provide really strong ties to Indonesia.

What would be considered "strong ties"? All her family is in Indonesia and she has two younger brothers and a older grandma she takes care of. 

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13 minutes ago, rupok93 said:

What would be considered "strong ties"? All her family is in Indonesia and she has two younger brothers and a older grandma she takes care of. 

I'm from an ESTA country so have no experience, but I googled a little bit and this is what I found. https://rapidvisa.com/what-are-strong-ties-for-a-b1-b2-tourist-visa/

 

Keep in mind, in the end it's up to the consular officer if (s)he believes the proof of strong ties is actually enough to issue a visa. I don't know how hard Indonesia is to get a tourist visa from. I would advise you to do your own research and after you gathered the right knowledge apply for the tourist visa.

No one can tell you what the officer is going to decide

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18 hours ago, rupok93 said:

What would be considered "strong ties"? All her family is in Indonesia and she has two younger brothers and a older grandma she takes care of. 

Although I did not apply for a B2 and K1 simultaneously, I have previously applied for a B2. I provided documents such as:

- Letter from university confirming that I was a paying student, and stating the duration of my course 

- Letter from my employer - again stating how many hours a week I work etc. 

- House contract for my house rental 

 

As others have mentioned, it might be a little more difficult with a pending K1 visa, but probably not impossible. 

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18 hours ago, rupok93 said:

What would be considered "strong ties"? All her family is in Indonesia and she has two younger brothers and a older grandma she takes care of. 

Strong ties are things that as a whole would motivate you to return back to Indonesia.  Owning property, having child in school, owning a business, enrolled in school, a letter from an employer authorization and leave time and that you are needed and expected to return on such and such date with a return ticket dated as same. There maybe more examples that other will add.