US citizen dating Peruvian citizen

[bijoux_petit]

I am a US citizen and I met an amazing Peruvian woman via online dating. We met once in Mexico (4 days together in January) since matching and will be meeting up again (in Mexico, 9 days together) in March. I am 45, she is 30, she has no children. The relationship has lots of potential but not sure we're ready to discuss marriage quite yet.

She has never visited the US before. She has visited Europe a number of times the last few years. I'd like her to spend the summer with me in the US.

She is understandably concerned about B-2 rejection given that she's single and using me as an invitation would probably make things worse given that might show non-immigrant intent. Her ties to Peru include her parents & family, though her work, such as it is, is not a formal company or job.

She has a best friend from Peru who is a permanent resident living in NJ. She (my GF) is genuinely interested in traveling around the US with me - NYC, Chicago, all the fun places.

Any thoughts or advice on maximizing her chances of approval?

[Gibbs302]

According to the Peruvian Constitution and nationality legislation passed in 1996 as well as an In 1992, Peru had a scheme of selling citizenship to foreign investors for The two year requirement starts from the date one acquires residency in the USA

[BNic]

I had a similar situation when I met my girlfriend. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows most citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without first obtaining a visa when they meet all VWP requirements. Have you thought about dual citizenship? Peru accepts dual and even multiple nationalities, thereby the Peruvian nationality is not lost. And U.S. law does not require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Though the national average processing time for citizenship applications is 14.5 months.

[HFM1919]

the first thing to understand is that you can do NOTHING to improve her chances. No letters, no promises, nothing from you will have a positive effect on her interview.
Second, every applicant seeking a B2 via is presumed by our laws to be an intending immigrant until they (alone) convince a CO otherwise.
Trying to play word games or use phony invitations from some distant cousin (to shield the fact that she has a US BF) will backfire instantly, as that tiresome story has been told thousands of times.
Third, COs do not really care why someone wants to GO the US, only why they would LEAVE the US after a visit and not engage in unlawful employment...there is no letter ever conceived that can overcome these issues.
The moment she tries to dance around your relationship, by denying she has a US SO, her credibility will be lost....and then what? All future chances will be compromised.
So, have her tell the truth and not try be more clever than a CO.

[Melissa111]

It seems to me that the only chance is marriage or moving to Peru. I was in a similar situation. I met an awesome girl from Ukraine We were in love after a few months, and I asked her to come to visit me in the USA. She came, and I proposed to her because I didn't want her to leave. It wasn't easy for her to get to the USA in the first place, but we did everything we could. Now we live together, and life is better than ever.

[Bargest]

Navigating visa processes can be tricky, especially for relationships spanning different countries. It's great that you're considering spending time together in the US. One way to strengthen her case could be to demonstrate strong ties to Peru, like her family and best friend there. Providing clear documentation of her intentions, like a return ticket and an itinerary, might also help. Just take it one step at a time and be prepared for the process. Also, I came across this article that might offer some helpful insights: https://www.linkedin.com/

[HamzaKim]

I'd say it's a complicated and long process, but it's doable if you want to get a visa for her. But you need to be married in the US.

[ShelHarby]

If she’s worried about the B-2 getting denied, I’d say the best bet is to make sure she’s got proof she’s planning to go back to Peru. Stuff like showing she’s got family ties there, maybe some kind of regular commitment, or even just having a solid travel itinerary can help. A return ticket is a big deal—it makes it clear she’s not planning to overstay. Honestly, if her job isn’t super formal, maybe focus on other things that show she’s got roots at home. It could even be something small, like volunteering or a hobby. The whole point is just to prove she’s not trying to stay in the U.S. for good. And hey, if you’re not ready to dive into something serious like marriage, maybe just keep things chill for now. I’ve heard people stick to meeting through casual spots or even places like the sex dating club to keep things fun and pressure-free while figuring out what’s next. Might be worth thinking about if the visa thing gets too complicated.