Rehashing the "visa for the wife" question

[NES]

We have been married for two years, she is Tica, I am Gringo. We dont want to live there we just want to visit. I am poor, and own no business, nor property.

What type of visa does she apply for?

What are my chances of getting her over there to meet the familY?

 

[Jack Herer]

No need to go all the way over there just for that. Show her this pic.

 

[NES]

You are an idiot, my family doesnt even like dogs.

 

[Jack Herer]

Its a goat.

 

[NES]

oh, could be them then.

 

[wolfie_cr]

b1/b2 same as any other tourist

if she has ever been there and didnt get in any trouble she has a chance

otherwise.......it depends.....she will have to show somehow that she has a job here/ a life/ property/ties etc that will prevent her from simply staying there......it also depends on the mood of the gringo that will interview her

 

[NES]

thanks wolfie, fuck you Jack

 

[steaktartar]

thanks wolfie, fuck you Jack

every thread in cr chitchat ends with this

 

[NES]

ha ha, por que sera?

 

[fuzebox]

Without a decent job and savings in the bank, her chances of being approved are slim.

 

[steaktartar]

Without a decent job and savings in the bank, her chances of being approved are slim.

NES' wife ...NES' bank account...........shes stuck here for life

 

[jay6s]

yeah she needs to have a job for a while and if she is studying something that could help, my brother is married to a gringa and they told him he could get the tourist visa to go visit the in laws and if he didnt stay there he could then apply for a residence in a few years (dont remember how many they said)

 

[wolfie_cr]

he could then apply for a residence in a few years (dont remember how many they said)

that BS, he doesn't have to wait a second if he doesn't want to, he would simply apply for a K3 visa and it would take anywhere from 6 months to a bit more , its a nightmare of paperwork and fees......but there is no workaround that one

 

[jay6s]

that BS, he doesn't have to wait a second if he doesn't want to, he would simply apply for a K3 visa and it would take anywhere from 6 months to a bit more , its a nightmare of paperwork and fees......but there is no workaround that one

well wolfie thats what they said, reason was to make sure this wasnt a "fix" marriage to get residence so he needs to go in and out a few times then if they wish to relocate they woiuld review his case

 

[dean_jones]

Good Article last week in Amcostarica about it.

http://www.amcostarica.com/011909.htm

 

[wolfie_cr]

well wolfie thats what they said, reason was to make sure this wasnt a "fix" marriage to get residence so he needs to go in and out a few times then if they wish to relocate they woiuld review his case

I am not arguing with you (and I know you are not either....obviously that is what the guy in the Embassy said)

BUT just to be clear (because I've read a gazillion about this)

there is NO such requirement in US law immigration as to that....what happens is

a) your bro would apply for a visa, your sister-in-law similarly files some paperwork , gazillion papers go back/forth including something like 1k in visa fees,medical exam etc

b) grueling interview for your brother where any and all details of the marriage will be reviewed (if , for whatever reason, both your bro and his wife...are in the US at the time of submitting the stuff then BOTH will be interviewed)

c) when the marriage is very recent (less than 2 years if I recall correctly) then the green card is issued for 2 years...if the marriage lasts then the Green card is not conditional anymore.....say 3 years go by.....then they can divorce......BUT if they divorce within 2 years of having the Green Card then ......the non-American has to leave

 

[jay6s]

I am not arguing with you (and I know you are not either....obviously that is what the guy in the Embassy said)

BUT just to be clear (because I've read a gazillion about this)

there is NO such requirement in US law immigration as to that....what happens is

a) your bro would apply for a visa, your sister-in-law similarly files some paperwork , gazillion papers go back/forth including something like 1k in visa fees,medical exam etc

b) grueling interview for your brother where any and all details of the marriage will be reviewed (if , for whatever reason, both your bro and his wife...are in the US at the time of submitting the stuff then BOTH will be interviewed)

c) when the marriage is very recent (less than 2 years if I recall correctly) then the green card is issued for 2 years...if the marriage lasts then the Green card is not conditional anymore.....say 3 years go by.....then they can divorce......BUT if they divorce within 2 years of having the Green Card then ......the non-American has to leave

all right thatnks for clearin that wolife and yes wasnt arguing with you that was told to my bro a year ago or so will let him know this info cause they are planning to move to the states

 

[degengambler]

If you're a resident, they realize there is a better chance
she will return.

But get a notarized letter from your parents saying who
they are, where they live, and that they are interesting in meeting their son's fiance--sounds better even if she is not.
At exact arrival dates and departure dates and explain to the person interviewing you that you will produce 2 round trip tickets for your iterinary.

Might do it

 

[bigj]

im in the same boat as you nes, except i want to live up in the states for awhile for my children.

coming up on 5 years of marriage to a tica, we have a daughter together and a stepson .. the whole process is very complicated and expensive.

 

[NES]

im in the same boat as you nes, except i want to live up in the states for awhile for my children.

coming up on 5 years of marriage to a tica, we have a daughter together and a stepson .. the whole process is very complicated and expensive.

Yeah man its not easy being a working class gringo in Cr sometimes, but we really arent planning on living there, the US is a nice place to visit and all but just not really my style. Since my girl is still young(23) were discussing the possiblity of her furthering her studies and then getting her involved with some work abroad program like OTEC. That would be a great way to get her in for a visit and get a few months of snowboarding out of the deal.