Hello folks,
I've just returned from a four month vacation at home in the U.S. The electricity and hot water (and my three cats) were nice.
Now I'm back for a year. Yin and yang.
I recently helped my girlfriend (dominica) obtain a passport. What do you think are her chances of obtaining a U.S. travel visa? She has no job, no money, no assets. The best I can offer on her behalf is a paid round trip ticket. And she has family in Miami who we can stay with.
Now, my assumption is that her chances are nil. But this assumption is by hearsay. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there's a grey area where it might be possible.
I'm hoping that some of you with more experience than I can fill me in on the likely outcome(s).
And, further, how do we proceed? Visit the U.S. Consulate in Santo Domingo? My girlfriend is convinced that a visa is possible. As a matter of ?relationship politics? I'm proceeding through the motions. If a government official tells her no, then I'm off the hook as far as her disappoint is concerned.
Plan B will be to find ANY country in the world from which she can obtain a visa. Taking her first flight and leaving the island for the only time in her life could be an exciting and eye-opening experience, for me, as well. But first we try Plan A, a U.S. tourist visa for her.
Please advise.
Regards,
lucas61