Which One Is Quicker, Tourist Or Fiance To Usa

[easttech]

I have a TGF and I want to get her a visa. I want to go the route that is the fastest. It could be a tourist visa or fiance visa. I was thinking the tourist visa would be faster but maybe more difficult, is this correct? Some particulars, she is from a low income family, and only has a very short work history. She does have a bank account and I would be willing to if required, make a substantial cash desposit in her name to show reason for return. Would this help, how much do you think would be required? How long would the process take?

I also have some good business contacts in Thailand that could possibly create some documents that show her with a higher paying job with some longer history, but I am not sure if she was employed would they use the employers letters or is there some gov tax agency that would be needed to verify employment?

Edited May 26, 2005 by penzman

[daveh]

When I did the fiancée visa, it took a total of six months from the date I filed to the date my fiancée was with me in the States. But I know someone who filed a petition for a fiancée visa about one year ago and still has not received an approval for the petition, much less a visa.

If she plans on staying in the US and you have a long established relationship with her, then I think the fiancée visa is the best route to go.

[Khun Larry]

I have a TGF and I want to get her a visa. I want to go the route that is the fastest. It could be a tourist visa or fiance visa. I was thinking the tourist visa would be faster but maybe more difficult, is this correct? Some particulars, she is from a low income family, and only has a very short work history. She does have a bank account and I would be willing to if required, make a substantial cash desposit in her name to show reason for return. Would this help, how much do you think would be required? How long would the process take?

I also have some good business contacts in Thailand that could possibly create some documents that show her with a higher paying job with some longer history, but I am not sure if she was employed would they use the employers letteers or is there some gov tax agency that would be needed to verify employment?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You do not need to come up with a "strategy." Fill out the forms honestly and live with the result. You can reapply if the decision is not to your liking.

[easttech]

I have a TGF and I want to get her a visa. I want to go the route that is the fastest. It could be a tourist visa or fiance visa. I was thinking the tourist visa would be faster but maybe more difficult, is this correct? Some particulars, she is from a low income family, and only has a very short work history. She does have a bank account and I would be willing to if required, make a substantial cash desposit in her name to show reason for return. Would this help, how much do you think would be required? How long would the process take?

I also have some good business contacts in Thailand that could possibly create some documents that show her with a higher paying job with some longer history, but I am not sure if she was employed would they use the employers letteers or is there some gov tax agency that would be needed to verify employment?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You do not need to come up with a "strategy." Fill out the forms honestly and live with the result. You can reapply if the decision is not to your liking.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You must already be married and/or living with a lady, if wre not maybe you would not make such a comment.

Edited May 26, 2005 by easttech

[lopburi3]

You want to get her a visa for what purpose? If for marriage you should obtain a finance visa. And yes, it will take time.

If you are trying to shortcut the visa process by getting a tourist visa and getting married and then change of status you should be aware that is what the Consulate will be checking for when she applies - and seeing your name and US residence is probably not going to be advantages to convincing them she will return to Thailand at the end of the allowed visit. As her own conditions do not seem to argue well for return seriously doubt that she will be able to obtain a tourist visa without real deception (which could be very counter productive in the long run).

I would urge you to stay within the lines when dealing with governments.

If this is a real tourist trip let the cards fall where they may - if she can present herself in a believable fashion she might get by with few material things; but I would not count on it and it is often hard for the lady if they fail so she should be aware the chances may not be too high.

[Captain Ron]

I have a TGF and I want to get her a visa. I want to go the route that is the fastest. It could be a tourist visa or fiance visa. I was thinking the tourist visa would be faster but maybe more difficult, is this correct? Some particulars, she is from a low income family, and only has a very short work history. She does have a bank account and I would be willing to if required, make a substantial cash desposit in her name to show reason for return. Would this help, how much do you think would be required? How long would the process take?

I also have some good business contacts in Thailand that could possibly create some documents that show her with a higher paying job with some longer history, but I am not sure if she was employed would they use the employers letters or is there some gov tax agency that would be needed to verify employment?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I also have TGF, also from a low income and very traditional family. She has a good work history with a job to come back to and no negative social records. We tried the tourist visa twice. The last time it took about two months to get our denial. She had letters from last two employers, bank account with 400k TB( I gave her), sick and elderly parents, letters of support from me, her Monk, My congressman AND a U.S. Senator(for the second try). They still turned her down. All they cared about was her bank book. That after a very nice letter to the Senator after her first denial, saying she was welcome to reapply and would be given every consideration consistent with U.S. law. What I've learned is that unless the applicant comes from a middle class family and has property-house and car, and a great job or business to come back to, or a young kid, they won't issue a tourist visa-especially to a single woman. At least during the process I learned I am willing to marry her, so we've applied for the Fiance visa. I'm expecting a six month wait-it depends where you live-I'm in CA which takes the longest. On the fiance visa you have 90 days to marry her or she goes back-no extension and no 2nd tries-although I suppose if you actually marry her at a later date-you can apply for a spouse visa. good luck but remember you're guilty until proven innocent when it comes to visas to the U.S.

[otherstuff1957]

In terms of speed - the tourist visa is usually quicker. My wife applied for a tourist visa and got it in less than two months. A friend of hers got a fiance visa, but had to supply a lot more paperwork and I think it took about 6 months before she received her visa.

If you're thinking about getting married, the fiance vise would probably be your best bet.