VN citizen with USC child

[SeabreezeUF 31]

As a completely different train of thought, have you considered the inverse option for your daughter?  You could send her to a summer camp here, where she will definitely be immersed in language and activities, just not the formal school education obviously.  Just wanted to throw that out there as a compromise between what you'd like to do and what immigration allows.

[Mike E 11,742]

1 hour ago, milimelo said:

Pretty sure there are American schools in Vietnam. Send her to one there? 

 

Look up qsi Vietnam. 

And nearby countries. My observation is that kids going to American schools in Yangon emerge with flawless American accents.

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[Naes 12,205]

12 hours ago, RocketElephant said:

 

I do have family in the US and we've considered having my daughter live with my sister while she's in school, but it's kind of a lot to ask. As my daughter is just a child she needs an adult to cook, clean, do laundry and other things like that. Our intent is not that she gains a full US education, if we wanted that, then we'd simply emigrate back to the US. Our goal is English language immersion and acquisition. Additionally, I feel it would be good for her to experience both education systems.

 

Firstly, as everyone said there is no way for your wife to live there on a tourist visa although she can visit your daughter if you let your daughter is going to live with your sister.

 

I find this an amazing idea, a year experience of any different country extremely helps in a child's growth not just linguistically but in many ways. May I ask how old is your daughter? My suggestion would be btw to have her spend a year in high school. Although it may feel she's already older etc, the year during high school helps more for education and growth wise. and living apart from mother and father also supports the child's independency even if she lives with your sister. 

 

My suggestion is for her to stay with your sister, it will help her grow a lot in many different ways than just language 

[Ben & Katy 168]

6 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

Living (and not merely visiting) on a B2 is borderline abuse or misuse. Remember that a b2 visa is for short, temporary visits to the US, not for living 10-12 months. There's a reason CBP has set a maximum 180-day default admission period for B2 admission. 

 

There are visa/immigration officers who will have no issue with the plan. Haha

 

-posted by a VJ non-legal volunteer

I have four inlaws that were given a one year pass to stay in the USA on their I-94.  It is at the discretion of the officer but they have gotten it every time they renew the I-94.  They have the border crossing visa card.  So it is possible.  Will they give that?  We don't know!

[jkstark 97]

I'll add on as a comment to the idea of a boarding school, be it in the US or elsewhere... 

 

I was in boarding school for most of my school years, and with it being an international school, the experience was incredible.  I can't speak more highly about the friendships that have stood the test of time till now, even though my classmates are spread across the globe.  The concept of living and studying with people from all around the world is something that I think that everybody should have an opportunity to do - it expands on tolerance and understanding of everybody in ways that nothing else can.  With everybody speaking english, the immersiveness is immediate and lasting when it comes to language abilities.

 

I know that the school I was at has exchange programs as well, that are available on a sliding scale financially. 

 

If you need and/or want more info, PM me...

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 hours ago, Ben & Katy said:

They have the border crossing visa card

BCC only allows for travel /stay near US/MX border.   Currently each of the 4 border states has a different mileage allowance from the border.  Arizona is 75 miles and California is 25 miles.   

 

BCC isn't relevant due to OP asking about VN.

[JasonGG 280]

My wife's friends have sent their children to English schools in Australia and Indonesia.  Much closer to Vietnam and they may be easier for your Vietnamese wife to visit or stay for an extended period.  As previously mentioned, there are English schools in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.  Your wife could rent a small apartment in either city for the year for the same price you would pay for 2 one-way airplane tickets from the U.S. to Vietnam in May or June.

 

Jason

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I understand you wanting your child to have an immersion experience in English as it's the best way to acheive a higher level of fluency in a relatively short time. Being that she is still young will work in her favor though there will probably be some cultural adjustments.

 

Have you had her current level of English assessed? ETS had a program that was specifically for younger kids a few years ago.  I'm not sure if they still offer it but you can check their website.

 

Something else to check on is if the school district where your sister lives offers ESL support classes along with the regular curriculum. Not all schools do. There are also other things to consider, for example legal guardianship for your sister to have legal authority to make educational, financial and medical decisions, medical insurance, etc. You may want to check with a CPA on the tax situation for your sister.

 

Btw, the Subjunctive is a mood not a tense.

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