What’s a Good US Consulate?

Allan, If you could please tell me which of the of these 3 countries are the less difficult to get a fiancee here to the USA. 

1. vietnam

2. thailand

3. philippines

Thank you,

Steve S. in Minnesota

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Steve, Great question.  If you are early in dating and can make a choice, then here [...]

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US Military Deployed or Stationed Overseas

Military service men and women who are stationed overseas and who marry a foreigner generally have specific needs.  Here is a list of immigration matters to consider:

Obtaining a US Visa:  The military and immigration systems are entirely independent of one another.  The fact that someone is in the US military does not [...]

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IMBRA Disclosures at time of 1st Contact

My dating service posts IMBRA regulations, but I’ve moved past “chat stage” and would like to exchange phone numbers? What is best way to proceed without violating any law? Do I ask online company to disclose my criminal background? What is proper procedure? Thanks.

Raymond in Texas

Fiancee in Brazil

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Raymond, The IMBRA reporting [...]

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Marrying a Canadian and Immigrating to the U.S.

Canadians are accustomed to having free access to the U.S. when visiting.  However, when there is a romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen, visiting privileges can stop.  Below is an example of a couple who innocently thought they could simply move the Canadian to the U.S. to be married.  This violates the rules and can [...]

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Married Someone Else on a K1 Visa

My fiance came to the U.S. on a K1 visa and did not marry his fiance at the time.  He overstayed his welcome.  Now, we got engaged and I want to marry him.  What should I do?

Jamie M. from South Carolina

Fiance from the Dominican Republic

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Jamie,  When your fiance [...]

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Minimum Income Requirements for Fiance and Marriage Visa Processing

Stable Earnings:  The U.S. citizen petitioner must have stable U.S. employment over the minimum required for green card, fiance visa, and marriage visa processing.  Generally, you must show enough income during a calendar year so that your tax returns will show more than the minimum required. 

The [...]

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K1 Fiance Visa Denial in China – What to Do Next?

Question

I am seeking a cr/k3 spousal visa. We met through a co-worker.. I stayed w/Xia in 2008. We seemed to hit it off. Emailed and texted each other (frequently). I went to China again early 2010 and stayed with Xia (and her family). We filed a fiance visa (which was denied at [...]

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I Want to Bring My Girlfriend in the U.S. and Get to Know Her

Question

My girlfriend of six years who lives in Germany is thinking about moving here permanently. We are not ready to get married, yet.

Is there a visa she could get that will allow her to live here so we can date? We realize she’d have to travel back to Germany to apply. [...]

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