Mixel96

Okay, great. Yeah there was none, they just didn’t believe me that I wasn’t going to overstay or just use an F1/J1 to stay with my girlfriend

* I know K1 is still non immigrant, however I would obviously confirm immigration intent

Btw, I am the beneficiary here and she’s the US citizen. I had visa refusals in the past (J1 & F1) after my entry with ESTA was denied at POE in 2022. They assumed that I had immigration intent due to my girlfriend. The denials came based on that as well basically (214b). I only had the right intentions and really wanted to get my masters or some practical experience from the States, however assuming immigration intent isn’t far fetched when a girlfriend from the U.S. is in the picture. Do you think this harms my chances for an immigration visa now ? I heard it actually strengthens my case (?)

Okay. I just saw that the initial filing fee increases to 675$ starting April 1st. I didn’t see any info on the AOS costs. We considered the spousal visa, however still prefer the K1. The financial aspects shouldn’t be an issue. Thank you

Makes total sense. We just got two photos next to each other from the place where she took her photo and were wondering

Thank you. do you know if it is fine to submit two passport photos for the same person? My fiancé has a sheet with two photos next to each other.

What is it that is so much more financially ?

Hey, quick question. I couldn’t really find any info on this. We file the package per mail and want to pay the fee with a personal check. Is it possible that the father of my fiancé completes the check? Or does it have to be my fiancé whose information is on the check? thank you so much.

Oh, I see. I am really sorry. I was referring to the U.S. Okay, thank you

Okay, thank you I am very passionate about gaining more experience (Professional/academic) in the States after my successful semester abroad, it is my goal so I want to explore what might be possible. Sorry, but what do I have to do with Argentina? I did not have the intention to stay when I came on ESTA. I had my returning flight to Germany booked already and overstaying was never on my mind. There is even proof for that in the conversations with my girlfriend on WhatsApp, which did not get acknowledged back then. They managed to get misleading statements from me when asking about my future. I mentioned a potential future internship or a masters degree in the US. That's when it went downhill. I could have never imagined back then that my statements were leading to a refused admission as it was just so obvious for me, that for working, studying or whatever I would need to have the according visa. In hindsight you're always smarter.

I don't really know what is wrong with having the desire to come to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa. I did nothing wrong on my previous J-1 stay and I do not have any wrong intentions. I also would be adding to your country's economy with an internship or with the masters program I got denied for..

Thank you for your replies so far! No, I was not. last year in July. I had a good time during my semester abroad and already decided back then that I want to come back for studies or some professional experience. No, I do not have my girlfriend anymore. I truly believe my ties to Germany have to be strong enough anyways. I have been living here for over 24 years now. All of my close family lives within 10 minutes from me. All my social life is here. I am playing soccer in a clubs team since I am 4 years old. Now for over a year I am working a job here in strategic marketing. However, I want to get more international experience (right now preferably with an internship) in the U.S., not somewhere in Europe. Currently my question here is only this one: Do you guys think a J1 visa for a paid internship is a better chance than the F-1 visa where I had my denials? I appreciate the time you take out of your day to read and reply to my posts on here. Thank you!

Hi, I am from Germany and had two F-1 visa denials (214b) in the past. The reason for that was a refused admission, trying to enter the U.S. as a tourist on ESTA. I gave the officer at the airport misleading answers. Hence, they refused my admission. Some time has passed. Now I am ready to pursue another attempt. I have been working for a global company here in Germany and besides applied for internships in the U.S. I got accepted for one internship so far. However, it is an unpaid position. I am still trying to find a paid one (if anyone has some advice on where to search as an international, feel free to comment on that). In general, I want to know if you think an J-1 Internship has a higher likelihood of approval for a visa in my specific case, compared to a F-1 student visa. I am looking forward to your insights! Mike