Visiting Girlfriend/Fiance

[Slaghead]

Hello,

I have a girlfriend/fiance who lives in Indonesia. I went to visit her at the end of September for two weeks. She was going to come visit me and had an interview for a tourist visa today. She received a NOTICE OF SUSPENSION, 2216, FURTHER INFORMATION NEEDED form. The note on it says "If so desired, may return to apply for fiance visa"

This is how her interview went to the best of her memory. It probably isn't too far off.

Interviewer: What reason do you want visit US?
Me: Visiting a friend.
Interviewer : Boyfriend?
Me : Yes.
Interviewer: How long you know him?
Me : 1 year.
Interviewer: Have you met in person?
Me : Yes, he just returned from his two weeks trip.
Me : I also have our pics
Interviewer: Are you going to get married?
Me: Not yet.
Interviewer: How do you know him?
Me: I met him on the Internet.
Interviewer: Have you been to another country?
Me: Yes, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Interviewer : Can I see your bank account record?
Me: (Gave her all I have)
Interviewer : How much is your salary?
Me: xxx/month

We do plan on eventually getting married in Indonesia, hopefully towards the end of this year.

There was no other reason given for her not receiving a B2 visa and we were really hoping she could come here before we got married. The end of the year is a long way away and I would like her to see if she likes it here before we decide whether we will live in the US or in Indonesia.

Is there any recourse here? Can she inquire regarding the reason why she is unable to get a B2 visa? Is there anything that I can do to help in this situation? Since she can go in for a re-interview, can she do it without having an application for a K1 visa and what should she say, should have said differently?

For the record, I'm a natural born citizen of the US.

[immihelp]

It won't be easy for her to come here on the tourist visa, because there is a high chance that she would get married to you and settle in the US rather than go back to her country at the end of her visitors visa stay.

Therefore, you need to decide if you want to get married to her. Accordingly, you can get her fiance visa or go through immigrant visa processing.

[Slaghead]

It seems so ridiculous to me that since she has a close relationship with someone that that somehow bars her from the country. I find that so frustrating and unacceptable. I can't believe that there is no way for her to meet my family before we make the final plunge into marriage.

Thank you for your reply though. I am just astonished at the policy of the USCIS. She can file for immigration but she can't visit because she might immigrate. It makes no sense to me at all.

[immihelp]

I can only explain you the rules. I don't really comment how good or bad the rules are. Of course, I can't do anything to get that changed either.

Whatever you are planning to do regarding your social life such as experienting with staying with the girl, getting acquainted with your parents and family etc. can be done if you choose a local girl from the US. However, the immigration rules have no place for boyfriend/girlfriend or other social aspects.

[Slaghead]

I can only explain you the rules. I don't really comment how good or bad the rules are. Of course, I can't do anything to get that changed either.

Whatever you are planning to do regarding your social life such as experienting with staying with the girl, getting acquainted with your parents and family etc. can be done if you choose a local girl from the US. However, the immigration rules have no place for boyfriend/girlfriend or other social aspects.

hahaha Fair enough. I wasn't complaining about you and I am perfectly fine bashing the rules all on my own. Your answer isn't what I wanted to hear but it is likely the truth and we must just suffer at their whim.

I do appreciate you being straightforward and honest though.