I often receive phone calls from US citizens, unable to travel outside the US in order to fulfill the in-person meeting requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa processing. Meeting in person is generally required for either a fiance or spouse visa unless there is good cause to waive the requirement. Skyping or other forms of […]
Change of Status from a B Visitor to an F Student. Now Problems
I entered the U.S. on a B visitor visa. I recently returned to India. Now, I am ready to return to my studies in the U.S. The problem is that I have a B visitor visa in my passport, but I am in school. What should I say when I return? Question I entered the […]
The B Visa Trap: B Visitor Visa for Dating an American
Often, couples who are in a dating relationship will have the foreigner apply for a visitor visa to the U.S. They know that mentioning the dating relationship as part of the application process can trigger a B visa denial, so they choose to keep the relationship a secret, a dangerous move. When processing on an […]
B Visitor Visa – My Russian Fiance Wants $2000 To Carry on the Plane
The essential concern is fraud. Here is an example of a common question and answer concerning a B visitor visa application. The answer is clear, but long. It takes a bit of explaining to help explain our immigration rules and how things work. Question I have been e-mailing a from Yekaterinburg, Russia. We have become good […]
Denied Entry at the Border on a B Visitor Visa
Even if a foreigner has a B-Visa for Visitors and has visited the U.S. in the past, this is no guaranty of future entry on the same visa. Each time a foreigner crosses the border in and out of the U.S., circumstances change. Question My fiancée had a B1-B2 visa and was coming to visit […]