B Visa for Thai Spouse of dual USA / Canada citizen

[PDP11 4]

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

Say what?

I think Boiler meant that there are plenty of Canadian PRs that are citizens of visa waiver countries. However, I would say the majority are not. 

[Mike E 11,742]

6 minutes ago, PDP11 said:

There is a visa waiver in the opposite direction for US Green Card to visit Canada

It’s better than a waiver. It’s a visa exemption now. Meaning no eTA required.  
 

LPRs of the USA have less desire to live in Canada than Canadian PRs have to live in the U.S.  

[SalishSea 18,125]

3 hours ago, PDP11 said:

Looks like her chances are not good. Am surprised my ties don’t matter. If she were to get a B2 and then apply for adjustment of status, I would have to prove that I live in the US, will support her, etc. In fact, the consulate in Montreal that processes normal IR1/CR1 in Canada is known to be super strict about this … I would need to have housing, finances, drivers license, etc. in the US and prove that I’m actually living there before getting close to an interview. 

 

Agree that citizenship is the ultimate route for her to visit or transit a US airport. But that will require another another 1.5 years to qualify and then going through the two year backlog of citizenship requests in Canada 😞

Although, with a recent history of seeking a K-1, you were obviously prepared to do all of this.

 

See the conundrum here?

[MMDG 106]

She will get the visa easily.

 

I recently got a multi entry B visa WITH a pending immigration case.

I don’t have a job either and on my application I state that my husband will be funding the trip.

 

I got many B visas to USA over the last 10 years with no ties to my country (well other than my husband and kids) what so ever and I was granted a visa solely based on my marriage to my American husband.

Edited December 7, 2022 by MMDG

[PDP11 4]

So, to report back on the final outcome. My spouse (Thai passport holder and Canada PR) went for her B-2 interview at a US Consulate in Canada today. She was asked only two questions. First, where she was going in the USA and for how long. Second, what she did in Canada (homemaker and attending English classes provided by the Canadian government as part of her PR status in Canada).

 

That was it.

 

USA tourist visa approved.

 

Thanks all for your helpful suggestions. Especially, I think advance preparation on possible questions made my wife feel comfortable and prepared. 

[Boiler 46,027]

The PR did it

[Family 4,189]

Tell your wife she’s a Queen and did a great job at the interview.

You are now both welcome to bring in the Canadian $$ and spend as much Snow Bird time in the US as you wish.