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Girlfriend needs a visa to come to the U.S. *Update* pics

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JimRaynor

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Girlfriend in Korea wants to come to the United States for a few months on a tourist visa before I go back there in the summer. I have no idea where to even start. She seems to have done all the paperwork but I guess she needs an invitation from me or something? She says it is hard to get a visa nowadays. Any info/advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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I really appreciate all the help I've gotten so far. If anyone has any experiences specifically with South Korea it would help a lot. Thanks again.
 
My wife (who visited 3 summers in a row as my girlfriend) was able to visit the U.S. with a standard visitor's VISA for up to 90 days per visit.
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
My wife (who visited 3 summers in a row as my girlfriend) was able to visit the U.S. with a standard visitor's VISA for up to 90 days per visit.
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What nationality is your wife. US Immigration is much easier on Canadian visitors than on anyone else.
 
Originally posted by: Garet Jax
Originally posted by: RossMAN
My wife (who visited 3 summers in a row as my girlfriend) was able to visit the U.S. with a standard visitor's VISA for up to 90 days per visit.
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What nationality is your wife. US Immigration is much easier on Canadian visitors than on anyone else.
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Australian, it has helped that Australia-U.S. relations are very strong.

Someone from China or Mexico would have a much more difficult time emmigrating to the U.S. than an Aussie would.
 
Originally posted by: JimRaynor
Hmmm my girlfriend is Korean (south korean). I wonder how it would differ, if it differes at all.
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Australia is a country that participates in the visa waiver program, where citizens of certain countries who travel to the US without a visa are admitted for 90 days or less.

South Korea, unfortunately, is not a participant.

If the consular officer is asking for some invitation from me, I believe you have to fill out a Affidavit of Support (see link below):
http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm

 
First, you need to send an application to John Ashcroft. You must include your girlfriend's entire life history and family history back 3 generations. The Attorney General will then run a background check, a criminal check, a religious check, a wanted list check, and a terrorist check.

You will then be required to submit blood samples, three sets of fingerprints, and a note from her mom.

Your phones will be tapped to ensure you're not talking about terrorist stuff with her.

A congressional hearing may be required.
 
Originally posted by: JimRaynor
Girlfriend in Korea wants to come to the United States for a few months on a tourist visa before I go back there in the summer. I have no idea where to even start. She seems to have done all the paperwork but I guess she needs an invitation from me or something? She says it is hard to get a visa nowadays. Any info/advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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they don't like giving single Korean women visas because these women tend to STAY in america. get married or some such nonsense 🙂

anyway good luck.

IF she had property or a Job or something to tie her to Korea it would be easier for her to get a visa.
 
Originally posted by: gleong
Originally posted by: JimRaynor
Hmmm my girlfriend is Korean (south korean). I wonder how it would differ, if it differes at all.
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Australia is a country that participates in the visa waiver program, where citizens of certain countries who travel to the US without a visa are admitted for 90 days or less.

South Korea, unfortunately, is not a participant.

If the consular officer is asking for some invitation from me, I believe you have to fill out a Affidavit of Support (see link below):
http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm
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i think his involvement would complicate matters.

you have to see it from immigrations point of view. IF they grant a TOURIST visa they want to make sure that it is ONLY for TOURISM purposes. with a LOT of single women that JUST isn't the case. if she were married and had a husband and kids in Korea, then she is more likely to get it as she has TIES to her country.

IF he sends info about him, it will likely make immigration more suspicious.
 
Your chance for her to get one is almost 0%.

Unless...

She is a student. Students can get one fairly easily.
Or she has lots of money.
Or she has a really good job that pays really well in a highly known company, ie vp in samsung?
Or if she is older and is "settled" in Korea, ie family, kids.
Or if she gets a K-type of visa (fiance visa) or a Spouse visa.

If she is in her twenties and out of school, you can forget about her ever coming here. Ohh btw if she applies for it and gets denied, it goes onto her perm record and if she failes twices she becomes perm denied status afik.

-fk

Edited to add.. ohh she can come to canada though without any problems. She can visit for 30 days at a time. Canada has no restrictions on South Korea like the US does.

-fk
 
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: gleong
Originally posted by: JimRaynor
Hmmm my girlfriend is Korean (south korean). I wonder how it would differ, if it differes at all.
Click to expand...

Australia is a country that participates in the visa waiver program, where citizens of certain countries who travel to the US without a visa are admitted for 90 days or less.

South Korea, unfortunately, is not a participant.

If the consular officer is asking for some invitation from me, I believe you have to fill out a Affidavit of Support (see link below):
http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm
Click to expand...

i think his involvement would complicate matters.

you have to see it from immigrations point of view. IF they grant a TOURIST visa they want to make sure that it is ONLY for TOURISM purposes. with a LOT of single women that JUST isn't the case. if she were married and had a husband and kids in Korea, then she is more likely to get it as she has TIES to her country.

IF he sends info about him, it will likely make immigration more suspicious.
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I guess it's hard to tell without more information. In order to apply for a visa, she has to show she still has a place to live outside the US, and ties that would make her return. But she also needs to show she has enough money to cover her expenses while in the US, and enough money to return to her country. If she doesn't, then that's what the affidavit is for.
 
Geez, doesn't really sound all that promising... Thanks for all the help though guys. This her: Pics

Sonds like I have kind of an uphill battle ahead of me. T_T
 
Yeah she is 24 and she is not a student... T_T She did however mention something about it might be easier if she went back to work for this one company again. Hmmm.... Damn terrorists -_-
 
Originally posted by: JimRaynor
Yeah she is 24 and she is not a student... T_T She did however mention something about it might be easier if she went back to work for this one company again. Hmmm.... Damn terrorists -_-
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has very little to do with terrorists actually. it has ALWAYS been hard for single unemployed women from korea to get tourist visas into the US. for obvious reasons.
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Garet Jax
Originally posted by: RossMAN
My wife (who visited 3 summers in a row as my girlfriend) was able to visit the U.S. with a standard visitor's VISA for up to 90 days per visit.
Click to expand...

What nationality is your wife. US Immigration is much easier on Canadian visitors than on anyone else.
Click to expand...

Australian, it has helped that Australia-U.S. relations are very strong.

Someone from China or Mexico would have a much more difficult time emmigrating to the U.S. than an Aussie would.
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Hey Ross, yer not married to Nicole Kidman are you? Yum.
 
Originally posted by: JimRaynor
Geez, doesn't really sound all that promising... Thanks for all the help though guys. This her: Pics

Sonds like I have kind of an uphill battle ahead of me. T_T
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Well good luck. Like others have said, it won't be easy for her to get a visa.
 
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