Advice with very poor significant other

[Kokoro_Minora 0]

I met my boyfriend online two years ago. He is 19, about to be 20. I have just turned 19. After a long fight with my mom, I was able to convince her to to let me see him. (Whether that be him coming to the US or me going to see him.) He is incredibly poor. He does have some assets, such as family, a motorcycle, and house in his name in the Philippines, and I really do just intend to meet him for a little while. My mom strongly prefers he comes here. We scheduled an interview and it will be taking place in July of 2023. We can support him financially and sponsor his trip here (and are willing to fill out the affidavit of support) but all of this seems to be a red flag for the interview. He has no way financially to be able to come to the US on his own. I've also heard that coming to the US to see a significant other is an extreme red flag. I want to hire an immigration lawyer (not for immigration, just for the b2 visa) in order to get a better grasp on this, but at this point, in his situation, it feels pretty hopeless. We've already waited over a year for this interview. Can I get some guidance on what I or he can do, or if this is just a lost cause and he should cancel? Thank you!! 

[Bill Oxner 18]

Hire a lawyer for a B2? Really? It's a form you fill out online, Lawyer can't do anything for you at the US Embassy for a Tourist Visa,  This isn't like the Philippines where a lawyer and some money can make things happens

 

Have him apply and see what happens, I would say the odds are highly stacked against him, but it only cost like $160 to get the answer and trip to Manila either by plane, bus or ship or roro, or a combo of all them.

 

USA doesn't do sponsorship for Tourist visa like many countries do.  

 

Your best bet it to book your trip like on Delta Air to go see him, if you need to cancel or change it's easy and you will get full credit on your Delta Wallet to be used for up to 2 years.  PAL may offer the same, but I don't use them since they only fly to a select few cities in California and New York City only.

[Crazy Cat 41,983]

2 hours ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

I met my boyfriend online two years ago. He is 19, about to be 20. I have just turned 19. After a long fight with my mom, I was able to convince her to to let me see him. (Whether that be him coming to the US or me going to see him.) He is incredibly poor. He does have some assets, such as family, a motorcycle, and house in his name in the Philippines, and I really do just intend to meet him for a little while. My mom strongly prefers he comes here. We scheduled an interview and it will be taking place in July of 2023. We can support him financially and sponsor his trip here (and are willing to fill out the affidavit of support) but all of this seems to be a red flag for the interview. He has no way financially to be able to come to the US on his own. I've also heard that coming to the US to see a significant other is an extreme red flag. I want to hire an immigration lawyer (not for immigration, just for the b2 visa) in order to get a better grasp on this, but at this point, in his situation, it feels pretty hopeless. We've already waited over a year for this interview. Can I get some guidance on what I or he can do, or if this is just a lost cause and he should cancel? Thank you!! 

I strongly suggest a plan B.  I place his chance at 0%.  

[Daphne . 1,901]

9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Totally irrelevant to this Thread, imo....

Agree, I also don’t understand why this situation keeps getting brought up.
 

If anything, it will put ideas in people’s heads..

[mytruelove18 608]

Better you go there, his chance are almost zero.

 

[Ban Hammer 13,429]

one post removed that went off topic, one post removed for quoting that post.

stick to offering constructive advice within the parameters of the op's question.

[Chancy 6,242]

4 hours ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

Can I get some guidance on what I or he can do, or if this is just a lost cause and he should cancel?

 

Since you already paid the MRV fee, it would be a waste to cancel.  Have him proceed with the visa interview, so you can find out for sure about his chances of visiting you in the US.  Just set your expectations low that he will be approved.  One advice for the interview is to be truthful but concise -- as in, don't ever lie, but don't volunteer information that is not asked.  Hiring a lawyer would be pointless for a B2 application.

 

[Timona 4,208]

Below zero. No chance of getting B-2 for him. 

[Boiler 45,731]

I tend to be more positive and never say zero.

 

Agree that you really need to start planning to make the visit.

 

What do you expect a Lawyer to do?

[Sammy_2496 116]

8 hours ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

I met my boyfriend online two years ago. He is 19, about to be 20. I have just turned 19. After a long fight with my mom, I was able to convince her to to let me see him. (Whether that be him coming to the US or me going to see him.) He is incredibly poor. He does have some assets, such as family, a motorcycle, and house in his name in the Philippines, and I really do just intend to meet him for a little while. My mom strongly prefers he comes here. We scheduled an interview and it will be taking place in July of 2023. We can support him financially and sponsor his trip here (and are willing to fill out the affidavit of support) but all of this seems to be a red flag for the interview. He has no way financially to be able to come to the US on his own. I've also heard that coming to the US to see a significant other is an extreme red flag. I want to hire an immigration lawyer (not for immigration, just for the b2 visa) in order to get a better grasp on this, but at this point, in his situation, it feels pretty hopeless. We've already waited over a year for this interview. Can I get some guidance on what I or he can do, or if this is just a lost cause and he should cancel? Thank you!! 

A lawyer won't do anything.... sadly i highly doubt he will be able to get a B2 visa.. sorry

[Kokoro_Minora 0]

Thank you for all the responses on my question, to elaborate it seems a lot of you are upset at the mention of a lawyer. I didn't mean I would hire a lawyer to fight the process, I meant I would hire one to explain it and get their professional advice on my scenario. I'm only 19 and I am a little lost on the legal system in the US and my state. It's not my forte. I wanted to get a sound grasp and explanation on what I'm dealing with and what I'm dealing with looking into the future. Maybe just a couple hours of a professional's time. I'm sorry if the mention of one was unpleasant to some!! 

[EmilyW 1,462]

It's not so much unpleasant as folks here trying to save you money and time.  You'll get much better and free advice here than a lawyer can give you - in my experience.  🙂 

[beloved_dingo 1,979]

4 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

Thank you for all the responses on my question, to elaborate it seems a lot of you are upset at the mention of a lawyer. I didn't mean I would hire a lawyer to fight the process, I meant I would hire one to explain it and get their professional advice on my scenario. I'm only 19 and I am a little lost on the legal system in the US and my state. It's not my forte. I wanted to get a sound grasp and explanation on what I'm dealing with and what I'm dealing with looking into the future. Maybe just a couple hours of a professional's time. I'm sorry if the mention of one was unpleasant to some!! 

People aren't upset at the mention of a lawyer. It's just that hiring a lawyer regarding a B2 is pointless. Your boyfriend has to apply on his own merits, and there is literally nothing you can do to help his odds of approval. A lawyer would gladly take your money but they will be of no help in this situation. 

 

Does your boyfriend have ANY strong ties to his home country? His odds of getting approved are already extremely low. Without any significant ties to his country, his odds are likely 0. 

Edited March 21, 2023 by beloved_dingo

[Crazy Cat 41,983]

16 minutes ago, Kokoro_Minora said:

I'm sorry if the mention of one was unpleasant to some!! 

Upset at the mention of a lawyer?  You are mistaken.  We have seen this situation many, many times.  The fact is that an attorney cannot help in this situation.  By law, anyone applying for a tourist visa is ALREADY assumed to have intent to stay illegally inside the US.  Not being able to support oneself during the visit is just one of the red flags in this case.  Why should he return to PI after the visit?  That is the huge obstacle he faces.  It only costs someone $160 to apply.

Edited March 21, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Boiler 45,731]

To be fair an honest lawyer would not take your money there is nothing they can add