Visitor visa to USA for girlfriend
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So basically, a large amount of cash in a bank account in her own name doesnt get her in then?
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spitthedog wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:06 pmSo basically, a large amount of cash in a bank account in her own name doesnt get her in then?
How large is large? Couple of Mil?
How does that cash tie her in Cambodia in any way? are there any strings that say "that cash cannot be moved to the next 10 years and has to remain in Cambodia", or can she withdraw it (and give it back to her sponsor) the day after she applies for the visa ?spitthedog wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:06 pmSo basically, a large amount of cash in a bank account in her own name doesnt get her in then?
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Well fuck it then. And fuck Umerica. I give up. Bloody fascist born from immigrants country.
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So wifey had her interview today.
The officer was slightly confused if she was the same person as her twin sister going to meet her fiance... (her sister has been living there for 4 years and was married before ever setting foot in Merica)
Anyway no documents asked, approved, pick up in a couple of days.
The officer was slightly confused if she was the same person as her twin sister going to meet her fiance... (her sister has been living there for 4 years and was married before ever setting foot in Merica)
Anyway no documents asked, approved, pick up in a couple of days.
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A bit late, but I'd add a few points a bit more positive.
1. When she worked in Thailand did she do so with proper papers from the Thai government? If so, that is a big plus.
2. Have you travelled together in the past? If so, that's a plus.
3. Is her sister willing to write a letter of support? and does she have a husband? And does he "do well"? If so, another plus.
4. Do you live together and for how long? not a huge plus but at least not a negative.
IF her sister is married and they own a home in the US and are middle class (at least) then that's a good start for a reason to be making a visit. THey would need to write a letter of support for her and provide a brief outline of their professional and financial positions and that they guarantee she will be supported during the visit and will return to Cambodia.
No offense to yourself, but your "word" isn't going to carry much weight with the US government. You can also submit a letter outlining your relationship - I'd keep that part very short and direct - such as "we have lived together for 3 years and we'd like to visit her sister together". You should also include a proposed itinerary, and a brief outline that you can also provide financial support for the visit (and a copy of your passport page). If you have long term plans to move to the UK together then I'd put that in big bold letters. Something like "We intend to get a relationship/marriage visa to the UK in the coming year and will be applying for that from Cambodia."
The most important thing is to simply tell the truth. Don't make things up. Don't exaggerate. Be positive. Yes, they review the application and perhaps have a likely outcome - but they are people also - being positive and honest goes a long way in the interview.
Now, if your both dirt poor its going to be tough. If you don't work here, its going to be tough. If she worked illegally in Thailand then its going to be tough (but don't lie about it). If you've never travelled together, its going to be tough. And I'm not make any judgements with this next one - if there is a large age gap between the two of you its going to be tough.
Only you can decide if its worth the time and $160 and the effort to give it a try. But I know that if you don't apply you will never get a visa. Good Luck.
1. When she worked in Thailand did she do so with proper papers from the Thai government? If so, that is a big plus.
2. Have you travelled together in the past? If so, that's a plus.
3. Is her sister willing to write a letter of support? and does she have a husband? And does he "do well"? If so, another plus.
4. Do you live together and for how long? not a huge plus but at least not a negative.
IF her sister is married and they own a home in the US and are middle class (at least) then that's a good start for a reason to be making a visit. THey would need to write a letter of support for her and provide a brief outline of their professional and financial positions and that they guarantee she will be supported during the visit and will return to Cambodia.
No offense to yourself, but your "word" isn't going to carry much weight with the US government. You can also submit a letter outlining your relationship - I'd keep that part very short and direct - such as "we have lived together for 3 years and we'd like to visit her sister together". You should also include a proposed itinerary, and a brief outline that you can also provide financial support for the visit (and a copy of your passport page). If you have long term plans to move to the UK together then I'd put that in big bold letters. Something like "We intend to get a relationship/marriage visa to the UK in the coming year and will be applying for that from Cambodia."
The most important thing is to simply tell the truth. Don't make things up. Don't exaggerate. Be positive. Yes, they review the application and perhaps have a likely outcome - but they are people also - being positive and honest goes a long way in the interview.
Now, if your both dirt poor its going to be tough. If you don't work here, its going to be tough. If she worked illegally in Thailand then its going to be tough (but don't lie about it). If you've never travelled together, its going to be tough. And I'm not make any judgements with this next one - if there is a large age gap between the two of you its going to be tough.
Only you can decide if its worth the time and $160 and the effort to give it a try. But I know that if you don't apply you will never get a visa. Good Luck.
How about a student visa for Europe ?
One of the in-law teenagers is pretty smart and wants to study in Europe. She's 16 at the moment, so it'll take another 4 years or so, to get her up to a level, that an EU university will accept her, etc.
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If your accepted into an accredited university, then you will almost always receive a visa.
As long as he/she isn't from a family with visa sanctions imposed, doesn't have a criminal history, doesn't have any previous visa violations then your good.
Most universities provided some help with paperwork support, though you will be responsible for the actual visa application and fees.
As long as he/she isn't from a family with visa sanctions imposed, doesn't have a criminal history, doesn't have any previous visa violations then your good.
Most universities provided some help with paperwork support, though you will be responsible for the actual visa application and fees.
Twiceayear nailed it, admission to an EU university comes with a student visa without any hassle. I would add it is mostly directed at students who have completed a degree at Rupp, which is the only university with some status abroad. A Cambodian high school diploma isn't worth shit for higher education in Europe.
If you're thinking ahead (I know ...) it might be worth starting to learn French a few years in advance, as France is pretty generous in terms of full scholarships. Details are published every year through the French cultural Centre.
I don't know anything about scholarships in Britain, but the fact that it's likely to be outside the EU will not make things easier.
If you're thinking ahead (I know ...) it might be worth starting to learn French a few years in advance, as France is pretty generous in terms of full scholarships. Details are published every year through the French cultural Centre.
I don't know anything about scholarships in Britain, but the fact that it's likely to be outside the EU will not make things easier.
Thanks, I did see two options to get a proper admission:logos wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:57 pmTwiceayear nailed it, admission to an EU university comes with a student visa without any hassle. I would add it is mostly directed at students who have completed a degree at Rupp, which is the only university with some status abroad. A Cambodian high school diploma isn't worth shit for higher education in Europe.
If you're thinking ahead (I know ...) it might be worth starting to learn French a few years in advance, as France is pretty generous in terms of full scholarships. Details are published every year through the French cultural Centre.
I don't know anything about scholarships in Britain, but the fact that it's likely to be outside the EU will not make things easier.
- Your option to first do a "reputable" Cambodian university, with the drawback that science and Cambodia aren't in the same league.....
- After her current Khmer based high school, do a proper internationally recognized US originating High School. There seems to be one in Phnom Penh, though I forgot the name. That certificate would give her "admission" to many further education worldwide. It allso would give her some 4-5 years more to learn an additional language.
Although, I am not such a fan of the US high school level, etc, I did not find any other high schools in Phnom Penh resulting in a useful certificate.
Apart from potential French ones, though given the limited usability of French language (or even other major/minor EU languages) worldwide and even in Cambodia (combined with the difficulty the language itself represents - which she already found out from YouTube, as well as for the gibberish language from my country).
So, I think for a university, she'd better go for a UK based one. Not in London, though more other major/minor UK cities, London is far to expensive for living and education.
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id be surprised if that's the language..usually it's have/show reason to return..to me it's not the same thing..that's how the aussies describe it anyway..
aussies also have a similar visa but involving family sponsorship..if the yanks have similar and sister's willing to do it may be a better way to go..
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These suggestions here that the sister should try to sponsor her for a tourist visa or write a letter of support for a tourist visa are all wrong. The tourist visa applicant has to show that she has the financial wherewithal to visit the USA as a bona fide tourist and a strong reason to return home. We don't give tourist visas to the poor siblings of US residents or citizens who are at high risk of overstay just because the citizen/resident agrees to sponsor them . If anything, that's a negative against granting a tourist visa, because it shows the applicant is not a bona fide tourist paying her own way.
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hence me drawing a distinction between the two visas and a different onus of responsibility..sponsorship implies legal and financial responsibility..
hence me drawing a distinction between the two visas and a different onus of responsibility..sponsorship implies legal and financial responsibility..
He's been in his room 35 years...time to let him out!
If you want a tourist visa you better not show a sponsor, that just lets them know you need help to support the trip and are one of those with less reason to want to return to Cambodia.
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