Darrell24

Hi everybody this is my first post on this very informative newsgroup.
I am preparing to start the fiance visa process to bring my fiance
(claudia 24yrs old)over to L.A. from Santiago, Chile. Here's my four
part question:

1. Should I mention that my fiance was denied a tourist visa 3 months
ago because it was discovered she was working illegally?

I read on a website that it is better to mention criminal activity
(she was never charged for a crime tho, she wasn't officially deported
she had her tourist "visa withdrawn.")

2. I am living in an apartment with a roommate. I am not on the
lease. Should i sign the lease?

3. I am currently unemployed. I read somewhere that you had to have
a steady job for one year prior to applying for the visa is this true?

4. How complicated does my scenerio sound? Does it sounds like a
50/50 situation or have you seen worse case scenerios work out? I am
considering hiring a lawyer but I can't afford one.

Thanks for reading,
--Darrell (24 years old)

ScarlettHill

hi,

i can't answer all your questions but here's a few thoughts.

you have to prove your fiancé will be provided for to successfully apply for a visa. this means you need to earn 125% above the poverty line for a family of two (unless you have dependants as well). everywhere except hawaii and alaska this figure is currently just under $15,000 dollars. since you are unemployed you either need to get a job fast that pays at least this or you need to get a co-sponsor - perhaps a family member or close friend. they would have to prove income 125% above the poverty line for however many people are in their family plus your fiancé.

the other point is NEVER LIE during this application process. you will be found out and it could mean the end of the road for what you're hoping to do. so you need to answer truthfully about the visa which was withdrawn and why. they will know anyway. this WILL be looked into. other posters better informed than me will be able to give you an idea how this might affect your process.

finally, none of my business but... you're staying in someone else's place (not on the lease) and have no job. are you sure you're in a position to support a wife? it could be some time before she gets authorisation to work. you need to know this is going to work practically and your relationship is strong enough to sustain some tough times and a long, hard wait. just something to think about without absolutely no intention of offending.

i wish you the best with whatever you decide to do.

regards
-=-
scarlett

Lilakay

I may not be reading you correctly. Are you saying that she was in the US
then deported? If she has been deported from the US, then she is
inadmissible. She is not eligible for any visa. There is a waiver
available, but it is only for SPOUSES of green card holders or US citizens.
The basis for eligibility for the waiver is hardship to the US citizens or
green card holder. Some consulates are very liberal in their application of
the waiver.

I suppose that there is also an I-192 waiver of inadmissibility for
non-immigrants. I do not know if the INS border patrol will entertain this
kind of waiver when the purpose of her entry would be to marry. You would
need a lawyer to draft the legal argument in that case.

Not having a steady job is the least of your concerns. This case is not
impossible, but not typical. I would suggest not trying to do this on your
own. You need professional help, and do not pick a lawyer based on how
cheap their services are.

Lila

"Darrell24" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hi everybody this is my first post on this very informative newsgroup.
    > I am preparing to start the fiance visa process to bring my fiance
    > (claudia 24yrs old)over to L.A. from Santiago, Chile. Here's my four
    > part question:
    > 1. Should I mention that my fiance was denied a tourist visa 3 months
    > ago because it was discovered she was working illegally?
    > I read on a website that it is better to mention criminal activity
    > (she was never charged for a crime tho, she wasn't officially deported
    > she had her tourist "visa withdrawn.")
    > 2. I am living in an apartment with a roommate. I am not on the
    > lease. Should i sign the lease?
    > 3. I am currently unemployed. I read somewhere that you had to have
    > a steady job for one year prior to applying for the visa is this true?
    > 4. How complicated does my scenerio sound? Does it sounds like a
    > 50/50 situation or have you seen worse case scenerios work out? I am
    > considering hiring a lawyer but I can't afford one.
    > Thanks for reading,
    > --Darrell (24 years old)

Folinskyinla

Hi:

In reading your question, the response and your further response, I think a face-to-face consultation is in order.

Since you are in L.A., I want to let you know that the Los Angeles County Bar Association operates the Immigration Assistance Project which is located in room 317 of the Federal Building at 300 North Los Angeles Street. It is next to the 101 Freeway just east of the Interchange.

They charge $20 for a consulation and it will be $$ well spent here.

Tony

You could also trh to marry her over there and bring her in that way. I
dont know how it woud work but it is at least an idea.


"Folinskyinla" wrote in message
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    > Originally posted by Darrell24
    > > Hi everybody this is my first post on this very informative newsgroup.
    > > I am preparing to start the fiance visa process to bring my fiance
    > > (claudia 24yrs old)over to L.A. from Santiago, Chile. Here's my four
    > > part question:
    > >
    > > 1. Should I mention that my fiance was denied a tourist visa 3 months
    > > ago because it was discovered she was working illegally?
    > >
    > > I read on a website that it is better to mention criminal activity
    > > (she was never charged for a crime tho, she wasn't officially deported
    > > she had her tourist "visa withdrawn.")
    > >
    > > 2. I am living in an apartment with a roommate. I am not on the
    > > lease. Should i sign the lease?
    > >
    > > 3. I am currently unemployed. I read somewhere that you had to have
    > > a steady job for one year prior to applying for the visa is this true?
    > >
    > > 4. How complicated does my scenerio sound? Does it sounds like a
    > > 50/50 situation or have you seen worse case scenerios work out? I am
    > > considering hiring a lawyer but I can't afford one.
    > >
    > > Thanks for reading,
    > > --Darrell (24 years old)
    > Hi:
    > In reading your question, the response and your further response, I
    > think a face-to-face consultation is in order.
    > Since you are in L.A., I want to let you know that the Los Angeles
    > County Bar Association operates the Immigration Assistance Project which
    > is located in room 317 of the Federal Building at 300 North Los Angeles
    > Street. It is next to the 101 Freeway just east of the Interchange.
    > They charge $20 for a consulation and it will be $$ well spent here.
    > --
    > Certified Specialist
    > Immigration & Nat. Law
    > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
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