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Hello everyone, I am having a lot of trouble finding information and tips about my situation so here I am. Here's the situation: I am a non-resident US citizen living abroad. I've been living abroad for over five years, in Vietnam. My job is an English teacher, so my ties to the country I live in are not strong. I have a fiance who've I've known for 3 years. She first applied for a B-1/B-2 visa (as my girlfriend) in October 2014. No misrepresentation, intent was to meet my family, travel around and return to Vietnam with me. The application was declined. I traveled to the US and back to Vietnam alone that year. July 2016, she applied again, this time as my fiance, with the same intent and no misrepresentation. Our wedding is NOT to take place in US, but after we return to and in Vietnam. This interview was only 3 questions. "Where are you going?" "How long are you staying?" and "What does your fiance do for work?" Again the application was declined. It's seems obvious that we are getting declined because of me and that we are now engaged. I do understand how the situation is perceived by the consul, but I don't know how to overcome this perception that they believe our intent is to marry/stay in the US. Please, any suggestions would be welcome. I'm not sure if we should try again next year or try a K-1 visa instead. (The K-1 visa is another topic so I'll post that in another thread) The devil on my shoulder is telling me to have her try again, WITHOUT me to ruin her chances... but I feel that is wrong. It sucks when the angel on my shoulder is the one making everything so difficult.
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I would suggest to apply K1 visa. More information on K1 visa at,
Anyway, it's difficult to get visitor visa for young and unmarried person. Find more information at,
YOu can reapply but outcome might be same.
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You ARE now in the embassy Systems as a USC tied to the applicant. Can't put that genie back in the bottle.Originally posted by USA-Abroad View Post
That being said, if you two plan a future together, K-1 or Spousal visa.. if married.. are the best options. Bear in mind that these two have significant responsibilities attached to them, including maintaining a permanent residence in the US. K-1 is not a simple alternative to a denied B2.Comment
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Thanks for the useful information JNK, it's definitely looking like a B-2 is hopeless in my situation. So that leads to me to the K-1, which I have other concerns about. I've already started a thread about it and I'm still looking for insight.
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Thanks Daggit, yeah I understand. Like I said it really sucks when the angel on my shoulder helped complicate the issue and listening to the devil now could mess everything up forever.Originally posted by daggit View Post
The K-1 was my next option and, as you said, there are significant responsibilities. However it's not entirely clear if maintaining a permanent US address IS one of them. Please see my other thread to help me understand this better.
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