B2 for spouce

[linuxpro]

I know this has been discussed before.

Any tricks to getting a B2 for the (Burmese) spouse of a USC?

If she wanted to stay in the USA she would have when she had her K1. We abandon any prospect of immigrating at that time (we got married and left the USA without bothering to AOS).

If she goes to the interview we have the following evidence:
1. She has been to the USA on a K1. She did not overstay. Only we did not AOS. We left the USA.
2. She will have a Canadian visit visa.
3. Her USC husband (me) has a job in Singapore (were we reside).
4. We have a lease.
5 She has a job in Singapore.
6. She will have a travel plan.

We plan to visit Vancouver and, stay a few days down in Seattle.

Reasons to be given for visit:
Canada: Visit sister and brother-in-law.
Seattle: Shopping, and site-seeing.

What can I say.... Typical Tourist crap (supporting the economy).

[peace999]

Out of the question .

I am sorry I am being blunt but how do you take such important decisions in your life?

Going on a K1 and getting married and then abandoning the AOS. Now you want a B2 for your spouse.

I remember I told you this before you went to US on a K1, it would be impossible to get a visitor visa later.
Because she has shown an intent to migrate by getting a K1, regardless of whether she filed an AOS or not.

Now think about filing an I-130 if you want her to get a green card. She can come back after getting a green card and then
she can file for a 319b as I told you before. then you won't have to move to US again,and visit US anytime you want .

[rayb]

I doubt that Linuxpro's wife would meet eligibility requirements for a 319b, as it's generally used for spouses of Active Duty military or Federal employees.

He didn't actually "abandon" the Adjustment procedure; he simply neglected to start it. From his point of view, he had to go where the work was, and his wife had to accompany him. But Linuxpro's ongoing quest for an SSN for his wife (of which she is no longer eligible) and now for a visitor visa makes me think he is just a "free spirit."

--Ray B

Out of the question .

I am sorry I am being blunt but how do you take such important decisions in your life?

Going on a K1 and getting married and then abandoning the AOS. Now you want a B2 for your spouse.

I remember I told you this before you went to US on a K1, it would be impossible to get a visitor visa later.
Because she has shown an intent to migrate by getting a K1, regardless of whether she filed an AOS or not.

Now think about filing an I-130 if you want her to get a green card. She can come back after getting a green card and then
she can file for a 319b as I told you before. then you won't have to move to US again,and visit US anytime you want .

[peace999]

I know his case very well as I have discussed this with him before he started the K1 process. Yes, his wife is eligible for a 319b because he is a USC working abroad in
a US company.

[rayb]

Peace,

I can't dispute her potential eligibility (assuming Linuxguy is working for a U.S. company) , but she has to start with a Green Card.

--Ray B

I know his case very well as I have discussed this with him before he started the K1 process. Yes, his wife is eligible for a 319b because he is a USC working abroad in
a US company.

[peace999]

that is true. Actually he wanted to marry a non -US citizen and settle out of US . But he also wanted his wife to be able to visit US with him.
And since he worked in a US company abroad, I suggested it was a beautiful opportunity to go for a 319b for his wife. As very few people satisfy
the criteria for 319b, he should not miss it.

He agreed that he could do that but then said he wanted to give up US citizenship as well.
I guess he has too many self imposed restrictions , so what can one do.

How can you have your cake and eat it too?

[rayb]

I think Linuxguy's biggest error was not "setting the stage" for his gal to travel into and around the U.S. in the future. Whenever I hear (or read) that guys' "babes from abroad" have no interest in immigrating to or staying in the U.S., I'm cynical.

--Ray B

that is true. Actually he wanted to marry a non -US citizen and settle out of US . But he also wanted his wife to be able to visit US with him.
And since he worked in a US company abroad, I suggested it was a beautiful opportunity to go for a 319b for his wife. As very few people satisfy
the criteria for 319b, he should not miss it.

He agreed that he could do that but then said he wanted to give up US citizenship as well.
I guess he has too many self imposed restrictions , so what can one do.

How can you have your cake and eat it too?

[linuxpro]

Both of us work for 319b companies.

We could not go the route for green card or 'expedited naturalization' because she would have to stay a minimum of four months in the USA! We do have to work for a living.

She would be OK with moving to the USA if I wanted to, but is not specifically interested. Her family owns a business that is doing well. Why move half way across the Earth, away from them? Honestly if you ever lived in Singapore you would know that the USA has nothing special except for tourist attractions.

Her sister lives in Vancouver. We plan to visit her next summer. I want to go to Seattle, on business, with my brother-in-law, for a few days. I want to take my wife. The Visa only costs about $260.

My wife does not need me to visit her sister in Vancouver at any time. Her sister can get her a visa.

As for our wedding, I wanted to get married in California. Like most Asian women, she follows here husband. It is the culture.

She can go back to Myanmar anytime. She is staying in Singapore because of her husband and her friends.

The idea that all women want to move to the USA is just a stereotype.

Yes I am a "free spirit" and a bit of a "hippie". Most of us IT nerds are. I was born in California! I am not just a Linux guy, but I am an Apple fan as well.

[rayb]

Linuxguy,

The visitor visa fee is $160, so I saved you $100 already.

It now seems that you have no real problems, other than being unable to easily obtain a visitor visa for your wife. You can put your wife on your tax return with either an ITIN, and file jointly, or as an "NRA" and file "married, separate." To get her an ITIN, you must apply for it when you file your Federal income tax return.

-Ray B

Both of us work for 319b companies.

We could not go the route for green card or 'expedited naturalization' because she would have to stay a minimum of four months in the USA! We do have to work for a living.

She would be OK with moving to the USA if I wanted to, but is not specifically interested. Her family owns a business that is doing well. Why move half way across the Earth, away from them? Honestly if you ever lived in Singapore you would know that the USA has nothing special except for tourist attractions.

Her sister lives in Vancouver. We plan to visit her next summer. I want to go to Seattle, on business, with my brother-in-law, for a few days. I want to take my wife. The Visa only costs about $260.

My wife does not need me to visit her sister in Vancouver at any time. Her sister can get her a visa.

As for our wedding, I wanted to get married in California. Like most Asian women, she follows here husband. It is the culture.

She can go back to Myanmar anytime. She is staying in Singapore because of her husband and her friends.

The idea that all women want to move to the USA is just a stereotype.

Yes I am a "free spirit" and a bit of a "hippie". Most of us IT nerds are. I was born in California! I am not just a Linux guy, but I am an Apple fan as well.

[linuxpro]

Yes $160. I am using a iPhone. I mistyped that. Damn small screen!

Yes applying for a visa, for Western travel, is a significant inconvenience.

[linuxpro]

We just applied and got approved for a B2 visa!