Any visa for spouse besides immigrant visa?

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I asked the visa officer at the embassy to issue me a 10 years visa since I don’t like keep having to reapply  but he said the maximum for my passport is a multi entry with a 2 years validity visa.

 

 

 

 

[lovinglive 24]

1 hour ago, Bob in Boston said:

My Philippino Step daughter got a 1 entry visa good for about 4 months, That was it. Her Sister got one that was good for 10 years. Nothing is standard. Case by case Basis.

Right, I think the situation is that each country has as standard validity and number of entries, but the consular section or entity issuing the visa also has the discretion to make it shorter if they want.  As in the case of your step daughter.  

 

I guess in theory, they could opt to give an individual longer than the standard validity/number of entries, but am not sure if that ever really happens.

 

Similarly, the standard length of entry for B2 may be six months, but the CBP officer has the discretion to give less or even deny entry.

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3 minutes ago, lovinglive said:

Right, I think the situation is that each country has as standard validity and number of entries, but the consular section or entity issuing the visa also has the discretion to make it shorter if they want.  As in the case of your step daughter.  

 

I guess in theory, they could opt to give an individual longer than the standard validity/number of entries, but am not sure if that ever really happens.

 

Similarly, the standard length of entry for B2 may be six months, but the CBP officer has the discretion to give less or even deny entry.

No, it’s never longer. The maximum for each country is a hard limit but it can always be shorter dependent on the individual situation. 

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14 minutes ago, lovinglive said:

I guess in theory, they could opt to give an individual longer than the standard validity/number of entries, but am not sure if that ever really happens.

Nope

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26 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

No, it’s never longer. The maximum for each country is a hard limit but it can always be shorter dependent on the individual situation. 

For example if you look at B visas for South Sudan, the number of entries is 2 and the validity is 3 months. They cannot be longer or more entries than what is stated in the reciprocity tables (but they can be shorter or fewer entries).

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SouthSudan.html

 

 

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8 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

No, it’s just a B1 B2. What varies is the validity of the visa itself. 

Maybe this will help me explain me better: @PaulaCJohnny and I are from Argentina, which is a green country. In my case, I got a 10 year validity visa. So did my mom and aunt. That means that we don’t need to apply for another visa if we want to visit more than once in those 10 years (well, they, because I’m already a resident). However, my understanding is that, even with a valid visa, they can still be denied based on the fact that they have a relative living here (for which they have to prove strong ties to Argentina). In your case that’s even harder because she’s your fiancé. 
Even if they let them in, CBP can decide to allow them to stay for a month and not the full 6 months.

OK, so that's a whole new angle.  Not only is it a choice between green card and trying to get a B2 visa, but there's also the added element that my future spouse may be even denied a visa or entry because of me and our child, or other ties that may demonstrate an intention to stay here.

 

So if it's really just a choice between AOS and continuing to apply for B2 visas with a short validity (my fiancee can't get a 10 year visa I don't think), that adds a whole new element to it.

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29 minutes ago, lovinglive said:

OK, so that's a whole new angle.  Not only is it a choice between green card and trying to get a B2 visa, but there's also the added element that my future spouse may be even denied a visa or entry because of me and our child, or other ties that may demonstrate an intention to stay here.

 

So if it's really just a choice between AOS and continuing to apply for B2 visas with a short validity (my fiancee can't get a 10 year visa I don't think), that adds a whole new element to it.

Yep. I believe someone else in this thread has mentioned it. If you want her to come to the US without having to apply for a visa, then probably the best option is to either do AOS, or consular processing, and wait for about 3 years until she becomes a citizen. Then she can come and go as she pleases 

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On 6/11/2022 at 1:37 PM, SusieQQQ said:

No, it’s never longer. The maximum for each country is a hard limit but it can always be shorter dependent on the individual situation. 

Good to know!

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On 6/11/2022 at 2:06 PM, SusieQQQ said:

For example if you look at B visas for South Sudan, the number of entries is 2 and the validity is 3 months. They cannot be longer or more entries than what is stated in the reciprocity tables (but they can be shorter or fewer entries).

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SouthSudan.html

 

 

Thanks, good source!

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On 6/11/2022 at 9:03 PM, Rocio0010 said:

Yep. I believe someone else in this thread has mentioned it. If you want her to come to the US without having to apply for a visa, then probably the best option is to either do AOS, or consular processing, and wait for about 3 years until she becomes a citizen. Then she can come and go as she pleases 

OK, good, thank you for your information and for helping me to assess different options. 

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Are you/is your partner eligible to another citizenship? Otherwise, I think all options have been discussed already

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On 6/12/2022 at 11:28 PM, Lemonslice said:

Are you/is your partner eligible to another citizenship? Otherwise, I think all options have been discussed already

Hi, I don't think either of us can apply for another citizenship.  I had a lot of good answers in this thread, thanks.