Explaining Visa Process To Others

mercuryroad · March 24, 2006

I've had to explain the visa process to many people....many times and it is kind of confusing for them. I have thus developed an explanation that everyone can relate to. Here it goes:

When you break it down, we are all looking for a BJ (Beneficiary Justice). Now, the government doesn't just give BJ's to anyone. In order to get a BJ, you first need to sign a document that you have intent to marry. They need to know that this relationship is serious before considering a BJ. They will run some background checks, etc before they put your information in their @SS (Adjudication Speed System). Once in their @SS, you could run into some problems......this is known as getting stuck in the @SS of the governement. If they don't like your answers to some questions, you could be put in a FU (Follow Up) status. They do this because they want more information before giving the BJ. They don't give BJ's to liars.

In order to avoid the FU status, a medical exam must be performed to see if it is safe to give the BJ. If that is safe, the next step for the government is to make sure once the BJ is given there is a high probability that you will get married. They take these BJ's very seriously.

In the event that all of those things do not work and the government still puts you in the FU status, all is not lost. You can appeal to the government for the BJ. You can also look for loopholes in the PJ (Petitioner Justice) to see if a BJ can still be performed.

If everything checks out and the government concludes that you are medically and financially ready, they will give you a BJ......and it is well worth the wait. A BJ from the government can lead to a lifetime of happiness.

So here's to everyone!

I wish you good luck as you avoid the FU and have speedy trip through the governments @SS so that you can get the BJ that you deserve!

MrMrsKnight · March 24, 2006

:lol: :lol: Great explanation and I'll use it from now on!

Man.... the things that people come up with when they're bored...... :thumbs:

Jenn! · March 24, 2006

You should do stand-up!

LenJayUS · March 24, 2006

Of the most common misconceptions I've been hearing... and I admit, I thought that way before as well... was that if I wanted her to stay here with me... I could just marry her when she came over for a visit.. and she'd automatically be allowed to stay - never heard people think she and her daughter would be automatic citizens...

I really really wish this one was true.... save us all some time and money :-)

Jenn! · March 24, 2006

One of the scariest things I found out when talking about the whole process is that a lot of people don't even know what a visa is.

Example:

Other person: So Jenn, I hear you're engaged! When are you getting married?

Me: Well, we're not quite sure. It depends on when his visa comes through.

Other person: (blank stare) I see.

I swear they thought I was talking about credit cards....

almaty · March 24, 2006

Merc.. a great job of explaining..it should be pinned and required readings for the newbies...

isleta521 · March 24, 2006

Agreed,

you must never lie to get your BJ or else you will be in a constant FU status and could stay in their @SS forever.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

mercuryroad · March 24, 2006

Agreed,
you must never lie to get your BJ or else you will be in a constant FU status and could stay in their @SS forever.

:lol:

Yes....being stuck in their @ss really stinks

arwensun1965 · March 24, 2006

pbgirl · March 25, 2006

That was great!

I don't think anyone realizes how frustrating the visa process can be. I keep getting "Is your husband here yet? Is he here yet?". And when I explain there is a lot of paperwork and time and patience involoved, they are confused. "What? He can't just come here?"

Second worst is people who went through the process ten years ago and they keep telling you how they got their visas within 4-6 months, how easy it was and that they were LPR upon arrival. Whereas it has taken us 7 months just to get a K3.