SB1 visa

[Shadow Moon 2]

I am planning to also apply for an SB1 visa but can anybody help me not professionally, but just to hear other people's opinion I was gone out of the US for about 4 yrs now ( Since 2016) and the reason behind it was because I was taking care of my father who is ill and currently staying in the Philippines. supposedly, I was only going to take a 1 month vacation. I didnt know about the illness of my father to that extent not until when I came back and my stepmom vented out on me I know he is living with my stepmom but I didn't really trust her at that time. Considering the fact that I've only met her once. My dad is a 70+ yr old man at the time that he got diagnosed with COPD. His health has been fragile before and even when he got diagnosed.  It took me that long outside the US because it is not easy to convince my dad to see a professional doctor and not just an internal medicine walked-clinic and to find someone who can also help him and my step in case of emergency.  I don't want to stay that long, but I need too. Now, I want to go back in the US because I need too. It's for my 15 yr old son. With the doctor's letter, medical records and abstract, with letters from families and friends who witnessed me taking care of my dad ( Of course all these letters will be notarized by a lawyer ) plus my round-trip ticket (because I was supposed to stay only for 1 month) and my ties to the US which is my son. I don't have any properties there. So can someone advised me what the chances that my SB1 be approved?  Do you consider my situation as " Beyond my Control "

[Dashinka 24,494]

Hopefully @Nitas_man man will weigh in on this thread.  I have heard SB1 success is low, but maybe they can add some suggestions.  You also may want to do a search for SB1 in the VJ search bar to find similar threads.

 

Good Luck!

Edited April 18, 2020 by Dashinka

[Shadow Moon 2]

@Dashinka Well, that's what I've been doing is to hear other people stories and maybe know their opinions. I mean I think my situation is beyond my control because I don't want to stay this long but I need too, for my father. I want to know what other people thinks about my chances. I just turned 4 yrs last march, I could've spoke ti the US Embassy in Manila, but we are having a lockdown.

[Boiler 45,499]

Your son is in the US, your Husband? Obviously they will look at the totality of the situation. Medical you need information from Doctors Hospitals not from friends and relatives.

[Shadow Moon 2]

@Boiler My 15 yr old my son, No wife ex gf only. 

the letters from families and friends are only statement from  eye witnesses

[arken 4,197]

Your minor son in the US may count as a +ve factor. Why can’t you have any statements from doctors offices or hospitals where he was getting treatment from? Medical statement are more convincing that some random eyewitnesses saying “i saw this man taking care of his ill father for 4 years”. 

 

[Shadow Moon 2]

@arken  I can, as i said I can get letter from the doctor, medical records and medical abstract. The letters from witnesses are just to make it more compelling. and additional to that the letters would be notarized by a lawyer so it is legit in all legal aspect.

[Crazy Cat 41,850]

8 minutes ago, Shadow Moon said:

@arken  I can, as i said I can get letter from the doctor, medical records and medical abstract. The letters from witnesses are just to make it more compelling. and additional to that the letters would be notarized by a lawyer so it is legit in all legal aspect.

What have you done to maintain US residency?  They will also consider those factors.....

 

Note:  A notarized document does not certify the accuracy of its contents...it only certifies the signature of the person who signed it.

Edited April 18, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Shadow Moon 2]

@Lucky Cat Before I took my supposedly 1 month vacation, I renewed my green card. This is a month before I took my vacation. Will that helps?

[milimelo 4,477]

No. Did you file taxes, kept a residence in the US? 

[Crazy Cat 41,850]

4 minutes ago, Shadow Moon said:

@Lucky Cat Before I took my supposedly 1 month vacation, I renewed my green card. This is a month before I took my vacation. Will that helps?

That might be a positive indicator.  Here are some other ideas:  https://www.fragomen.com/sites/know-your-obligations/maintaining-permanent-resident-status#6. MAINTAINING PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS

 

Edited April 18, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Shadow Moon 2]

@milimelo I filled my taxes in the 2016 tax season. However, when I went out for my vacation I didn't file for anything because I don't have any properties in the US. I only filled my W2 form before I left.

[Shadow Moon 2]

The purpose of this post is for me to get an over view of things.  Also, when I left for vacation I was still employed. It was while I was outside the US passed my 1 month vacation period that they terminated me.

[Crazy Cat 41,850]

1 minute ago, Shadow Moon said:

@milimelo I filled my taxes in the 2016 tax season. However, when I went out for my vacation I didn't file for anything because I don't have any properties in the US. I only filled my W2 form before I left.

Have you been working outside the US?

[Shadow Moon 2]

@Lucky Cat Yes, I have to support myself