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  1. davidvs
    I understand what you are saying. While I may not be familiar with "arranged" marriages" (not sure that this would considered one). It certainly does make sense for *both* of you to be aware of the timelines involved in the immigration process before you start to consider if you wanted to move forward. Good luck going forward.
  2. davidvs
    Why do you need to book a tour in advance? Just book refundable airline tickets and worry about a tour after the fact. It's off topic, but I would argue you don't even need a tour to enjoy your trip, just plan it yourselves.
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  10. davidvs
    I hope your *eventual* "Janey come lately" Swedish wife sees this comment and gets an idea of what you think about her. Maybe she will make the decision of if she and her child stays behind while you return to the US alone for you.
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  13. davidvs
    If she comes to the US without a valid immigrant visa and plans to stay she would be committing visa fraud and be subject to deportation just like any other person who comes here illegally.
  14. davidvs
    You DO have the option to leave your wife (and child) behind and move to the states to set up a household. Many, many people need to go this route. Is it the best circumstance? No, of course not, but it IS an option.
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  17. davidvs
    You have just created a digital trail of contemplating immigration fraud, so you've got that going for you...
  18. davidvs
    Traveling with small children is not a hardship in the least. NY to Istanbul is a 12 hour flight with a stop midway in London. You are looking at 2 6 hour flights more or less. Can you have a friend or relative make the trip with you? I'd bet you could find someone who wouldn't mind a vacation. Making a solo trip isn't all that difficult either. I travelled solo with my 5yo NY to Bangkok which is was a 26 hour trip. He loved every second of it. Of course there is also the option of meeting in a 3rd country. Bahamas is visa free for him and a very short flight from the US.
  19. davidvs
    Completely inaccurate.
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  21. davidvs
    That post refers to a wedding reception, not an engagement ceremony. Sounds like two different things. I'll defer to you on the engagement ceremony since you have HCM City specific knowledge, but I would still be hesitant to do it..
  22. davidvs
    This can be a risk if immigration sees photos or other evidence of the reception and decides to label them as "too married for K1" I would wait, get married here and then go back for a reception in Vietnam.
  23. davidvs
    Only US law matters. Her country of origin does not have control over her US immigration process.
  24. davidvs
    How is it any worse than the millions of people who come on a tourist visa, overstay, marry and get to adjust status?
  25. davidvs
    No, you cannot.
  26.    davidvs reacted to a post in a topic: I entered with a K1 visa to the United States but marry someone else
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  28. davidvs
    No, the key phrase is the defined difference between a private "recreational" yacht and a commercial yacht. Recreational yachts cannot be chartered in US waters with B1 crew aboard. See link to the Foreign Affairs Manual. 9 FAM 402.2-5(C)(5) (U) Yacht Crewmen (CT:VISA-1730; 03-10-2023) (U) Yacht crew who will provide services on board a recreational vessel who are able to establish that they have a residence abroad which they do not intend to abandon, regardless of the nationality of the yacht, are classifiable B-1. You should be aware that privately owned yachts may be chartered while abroad but used for personal use while in U.S. territorial waters. Websites related to the charter business may not reflect this. See 9 FAM 402.8-3(A)(1). https://fam.state.gov/fam/09fam/09fam040202.html There is a clear definition between Bill Gate's yacht and a NCL ship (my wife worked for NCL by the way )
  29. davidvs
    OP is correct. Yacht crew are treated differently than commercial crew. If the ship they are working on is not a US flagged vessel, and not considered a commercial ship, B-1 is the correct visa. f. (U) Yacht Crewmembers May be Classifiable as B-1 or D Crewmember: (1) (U) In General: Yacht crewmembers may provide services on board a recreational or commercial yacht. Yacht crewmembers who will provide services on board a recreational vessel traveling to the United States are classifiable B-1. Those who will provide services on board a commercial vessel and who meet the requirements under INA 101(a)(15)(D)(i) above are classifiable D. (a) (U) A recreational vessel is primarily used for pleasure by the owner or a guest of the owner. Some private yacht owners maintain crews year-round even if the owners and/or the owner’s guests only use the yacht for periods of the year. (b) (U) A commercial vessel is primarily used for commercial purposes, such as for transporting passengers or cargo for payment or other consideration. https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040208.html#:~:text=Yacht crewmembers who will provide,i) above are classifiable D.
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