B1/2 visa stay

[Boiler 45,445]

3 minutes ago, fwb3566 said:

No, but she saves her money for travel and was traveling with me in my rv, and of course I pay most of the expenses.

And as I said, I am retiring in 18 months, we were going to travel the US as much as possible before that happens.

I was not aware Indonesia paid so well and had such understanding employers that is a lot of holiday

[fwb3566 6]

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

you  wrote:

So she has spent 4 of the past 5 months USA and wants to come back now. To CBP that’s living in the USA. 
 

1. When she had her visa interview, what duration of stay did she tell the CO?

 

2. Similarly at the port of entry what duration of stay did she she tell the CBPO? 

 

 

Not relevant to CBP 

 

39 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, American Samoa. It’s mostly monotonous and repetitive. I’d much prefer to spend 30 days in Indonesia than Indiana  or for that matter Hawaii. 

I believe you.  
 

Under U.S. law she is presumed to have immigration intent until she can convince CBP otherwise.  
 

3. CBP is going to wonder how  is she able to spend 8 months out of 9 in the USA without working?

 

That was the point I raised in my first comment on this thread and you didn’t address it.  

 

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

you  wrote:

So she has spent 4 of the past 5 months USA and wants to come back now. To CBP that’s living in the USA. 
 

1. When she had her visa interview, what duration of stay did she tell the CO?

 

2. Similarly at the port of entry what duration of stay did she she tell the CBPO? 

 

 

Not relevant to CBP 

 

39 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, American Samoa. It’s mostly monotonous and repetitive. I’d much prefer to spend 30 days in Indonesia than Indiana  or for that matter Hawaii. 

I believe you.  
 

Under U.S. law she is presumed to have immigration intent until she can convince CBP otherwise.  
 

3. CBP is going to wonder how  is she able to spend 8 months out of 9 in the USA without working?

 

That was the point I raised in my first comment on this thread and you didn’t address it.  

She is a world traveler and has saved for traveling, we traveled from SW to SE US, not repetitive at all and now want to travel up north when it warms up.

We traveled in my rv and I payed most of the expenses.

[fwb3566 6]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

I was not aware Indonesia paid so well and had such understanding employers that is a lot of holiday

She does not work in Indonesia

[Boiler 45,445]

3 minutes ago, fwb3566 said:

She does not work in Indonesia

I am not sure I have the energy 

[fwb3566 6]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I am not sure I have the energy 

First time dealing with unwritten rules, just wanting to gather information.

If you are that tired you should get some sleep

Thank you for your input

[Boiler 45,445]

Afternoon nap sounds very inviting 

 

US Immigration has a reputation for not being as nice as we are so recommend questions are asked clearly and concisely 

[SalishSea 17,801]

42 minutes ago, fwb3566 said:

Well it won't be an issue in 18 months, I will be retired in Indonesia where we will get married and I will get an ITAS. Will take a few weeks and give me a one year stay, after that I can get a ITAP, good for 5 years, so simple cut and dry.... 

You did not say that initially.  You made it sound like she wanted to return immediately for another long stay, and yes:  that could potentially be a problem.

[Mike E 11,739]

7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I was not aware Indonesia paid so well and had such understanding employers that is a lot of holiday

 

6 minutes ago, fwb3566 said:

She does not work in Indonesia

1. So what country has employers with  that understanding and pay so well?
 

2. If she has residence permit at a third country, knowing that might cause the folks responding to you to adjust their impressions. 

 

3. knowing what she does for living is useful to.  

 

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

I am not sure I have the energy 

I’ve a bit more in the tank 

7 minutes ago, fwb3566 said:

 

She is a world traveler and has saved for traveling,

It seems  she works 2 months a year. Does she keep an apartment when she gone most of the year? 
 

On the 6 month authorized stay, visitors should think of that as rope. USA gives visitors rope and other countries block the stairs to the gallows.  

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

1 hour ago, fwb3566 said:

She is not living here, I am retiring in 18 months to live in Indonesia, we want to travel as much as possible here before that.

We traveled from SW US to SE US and have proof of the many places we have been, our next travel plans were to go to Yellowstone and surrounding places.

If you think there are not many unique places in the US you have not traveled.

We are not looking for status change, what is the point, we will be living in Indonesia.

Mike E is bringing up points that would go through the mind of CBP agents.

 

The are taught to suspect every visitor of trying to overstay unless they prove otherwise: return ticket, definitive tourist plans, weak or no ties to the US, etc

 

It does not matter your specific circumstance - it's what CBP thinks that is important, because they have the power to deny entry and even revoke her B2 visa.

[usmsbow 801]

17 hours ago, fwb3566 said:

Would it be of any help if I went to indonesia and stayed a month, then return with her?

Waiting 8 months is crazy, why give a 5 year visa that is good for 6 month stays at a time?

We want to travel here as much as we can before I retire Sept 2024 and live Indonesia.

 

Well feel free to disregard what your girlfriend was told, and what everyone here has told you. Roll the dice and have her come back ASAP. If she isn't allowed in, it sounds like you can just go see her in Indonesia periodically before you retire in 18 months.

 

Or you could listen to everyone (including your gf), and hold off on her returning immediately. Go visit her sometime(s) in the next few months before she comes back here again to visit. 8 months, in the grand scheme of things, isn't that long.

 

Also, getting married in Indonesia is a lot more paperwork than here in the USA. Good luck!

 

 

 

 

[Cathi 5,746]

Why come here to ask for advice and go on to argue with what everyone just because you don't like what they have to say)even though it's the truth)? No one here has any control over the immigration in this country, let alone their rules. Like it or not, if she returns right away, CPB will assume that she's living here. Period. Full stop. Your retirement in 18 months and what your plans are after that have absolutely nothing to do with any of this. She was given a b2 based on her merits and her merits alone. Plus, having a US boyfriend/fiancé  works against her. If you want to ignore everyone's advice and roll the dice, that's up to you, but don't be surprised if she's denied entry and her visa is revoked. Just sayin'