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First, bit of background.
I am a very passionate competitor in the sort of archery. Over several decades I have been privileged to spend a great deal of time in the US, competing on the Pro circuit.
2005, I missed the departure date on my VWP by 12 hours and consequently, I was denied entry back into the USA. I was advised to seek out the P1 Visa options and successfully returned to the competition circuit 3 months later.
Over the past 12 years I have been in the US competing in regular events, whilst providing my sponsor with the opportunity the avail her customers with my expertise. I left the US 7 months ago, not willing to jeopardise my future desires.
Needless to say, over this long period, a relationship developed between my sponsor and myself and we are very desirous for the chance to marry.
We are intending to file for the K1 visa. In the mean time, my fiancee, filed unsuccessfully for another P1 Visa. USCIS stated in the denial that there wasn't enough evidence presented to distinguish that I was there in the US to compete and not to merely work...
My questions are two fold.
1- what are the chances of my being granted a "tourist" B2 visa, that I might visit my fiancee and also participate in the major tournaments?
2 - how do I demonstrate that I have zero intent of risking the chance to be granted the K1 visa, by overstaying the H2.
Any advice would be appreciated,,,sorry if this is a little long winded.
Cheers
I am a very passionate competitor in the sort of archery. Over several decades I have been privileged to spend a great deal of time in the US, competing on the Pro circuit.
2005, I missed the departure date on my VWP by 12 hours and consequently, I was denied entry back into the USA. I was advised to seek out the P1 Visa options and successfully returned to the competition circuit 3 months later.
Over the past 12 years I have been in the US competing in regular events, whilst providing my sponsor with the opportunity the avail her customers with my expertise. I left the US 7 months ago, not willing to jeopardise my future desires.
Needless to say, over this long period, a relationship developed between my sponsor and myself and we are very desirous for the chance to marry.
We are intending to file for the K1 visa. In the mean time, my fiancee, filed unsuccessfully for another P1 Visa. USCIS stated in the denial that there wasn't enough evidence presented to distinguish that I was there in the US to compete and not to merely work...
My questions are two fold.
1- what are the chances of my being granted a "tourist" B2 visa, that I might visit my fiancee and also participate in the major tournaments?
2 - how do I demonstrate that I have zero intent of risking the chance to be granted the K1 visa, by overstaying the H2.
Any advice would be appreciated,,,sorry if this is a little long winded.
Cheers
