I-93 waiver
Jan 26th 2008, 1:23 pm
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I-93 waiver
Anybody hear of an I-93 waiver issued at the POE
maybe a I-193
maybe a I-193
Jan 26th 2008, 2:44 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
Hi:
Still in use. I've seen it used in situations where alien has the wrong visa for what they want to do, but they are otherwise admissible. For example, I handled a case once where husband had had a "I" visa and his spouse had the concomitant spousal "I" visa. She traveled a lot. The last time she used it, she was asked if her husband still worked for the newspaper and she freely disclosed that he still did and proudly mentioned he had been promoted to a senior editorial position back in the home country. Tilt. She was admitted as a "B-2" with the I-193.
I note that the fee is really kind of steep now.
Still in use. I've seen it used in situations where alien has the wrong visa for what they want to do, but they are otherwise admissible. For example, I handled a case once where husband had had a "I" visa and his spouse had the concomitant spousal "I" visa. She traveled a lot. The last time she used it, she was asked if her husband still worked for the newspaper and she freely disclosed that he still did and proudly mentioned he had been promoted to a senior editorial position back in the home country. Tilt. She was admitted as a "B-2" with the I-193.
I note that the fee is really kind of steep now.
Jan 26th 2008, 2:50 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
Hi:
Still in use. I've seen it used in situations where alien has the wrong visa for what they want to do, but they are otherwise admissible. For example, I handled a case once where husband had had a "I" visa and his spouse had the concomitant spousal "I" visa. She traveled a lot. The last time she used it, she was asked if her husband still worked for the newspaper and she freely disclosed that he still did and proudly mentioned he had been promoted to a senior editorial position back in the home country. Tilt. She was admitted as a "B-2" with the I-193.
I note that the fee is really kind of steep now.
Still in use. I've seen it used in situations where alien has the wrong visa for what they want to do, but they are otherwise admissible. For example, I handled a case once where husband had had a "I" visa and his spouse had the concomitant spousal "I" visa. She traveled a lot. The last time she used it, she was asked if her husband still worked for the newspaper and she freely disclosed that he still did and proudly mentioned he had been promoted to a senior editorial position back in the home country. Tilt. She was admitted as a "B-2" with the I-193.
I note that the fee is really kind of steep now.
$545 is not small change
Thanks Mr F
Jan 27th 2008, 4:57 am
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Re: I-93 waiver
I 193 Very seldom granted and discretionary
Jan 28th 2008, 1:53 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
I gave an example of a person who landed with the wrong visa but was otherwise clearly admissible. Also, lets say the visa was prima facie valid but had been invalidated as a matter of law because the person had overstayed by one day on a previous stay for reasons beyond their control. Things like that.
Jan 28th 2008, 2:07 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
They seem to be the latest fad with a few members of the E2 crowd. Because of the delays and claimed arbitrary nature of London, one route is to take a B2 visa and then adjust to E2 status whilst here. This seems to work but you still have to go back to London at some time to sort out the visa. So what if you need to leave but don't want to face London? The answer -- it is claimed -- is an I-193! Personally, I think they're probably playing with fire.
Jan 28th 2008, 2:28 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
They seem to be the latest fad with a few members of the E2 crowd. Because of the delays and claimed arbitrary nature of London, one route is to take a B2 visa and then adjust to E2 status whilst here. This seems to work but you still have to go back to London at some time to sort out the visa. So what if you need to leave but don't want to face London? The answer -- it is claimed -- is an I-193! Personally, I think they're probably playing with fire.
Jan 28th 2008, 6:05 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
They seem to be the latest fad with a few members of the E2 crowd. Because of the delays and claimed arbitrary nature of London, one route is to take a B2 visa and then adjust to E2 status whilst here. This seems to work but you still have to go back to London at some time to sort out the visa. So what if you need to leave but don't want to face London? The answer -- it is claimed -- is an I-193! Personally, I think they're probably playing with fire.
Jan 29th 2008, 3:40 am
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Re: I-93 waiver
I-193 are supposed to be for unforseen circumstances or emergencies. I agree that counting on one being approved is a bad idea. Someone knowingly seeking admission with the wrong visa type for their intended purpose could end up with a Expedited Removal order and 5 yr bar.
Jan 29th 2008, 3:24 pm
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Re: I-93 waiver
Something on the lines of that they told the Consulate they wanted a B2 for some other reason, came over and filed for E2 within a few days of arrival, something they had 'forgot' to mention to the Consulate.