I was wondering if having two different kinds of visa applications at the us consult at the same time was possible or if it would count against chances of getting approved. my fiance is trying to get a work contract to the usa, but we were also thinking of doing the fiance visa......should we wait to see if the work permit goes thru, or send the fiance visa? any advice would be appreciated
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fiance visa or work contract question?
It depends what he's qualified for. You say he's trying to get a work contract in the USA so no point applying unless he has one in his hands.
If you intend on getting married after three months after he arrives in the US then do the fiancee visa.
Either one is a long wait
If you intend on getting married after three months after he arrives in the US then do the fiancee visa.
Either one is a long wait
I think he would have to prove to immigration that he absolutely can not find 25 people qualified to work in a restaurant that are already in the US.
Lots of Dominican in that area already.
But let us know if it happens. It would be good info to have handy.
thanks i will let you know, this process started about a month ago, so we are just waiting to hear, he was told maybe by january he will know, but who really knows, so do you think its a bad idea to submit the fiance visa, or should i just wait?
I think he would have to prove to immigration that he absolutely can not find 25 people qualified to work in a restaurant that are already in the US.
Lots of Dominican in that area already.
But let us know if it happens. It would be good info to have handy.
I may be wrong, but I'm under the understanding that a person can only have one visa/application at a time.
The wait for a fiance visa is currently close to 18 months unless the US State Department brings in more visa specialists to Santo Domingo.
The wait for a fiance visa is currently close to 18 months unless the US State Department brings in more visa specialists to Santo Domingo.
You are quite correct cobraboy. The wait is now 20-24 months. The work visa would be a good deal but as Anna pointed out, you would have to prove that no one from the states qualifies for the job. I might be able to do that here in AZ but in NY, I don't think so. Also, if the Consulate gets wind of the relationship (and they do investigate) that could jeopardize your chances of any visa at all. More info is available on our forums at Dominicans to the USA if you are interested.
-Tim
It's even longer Rick. There is now over 27,000 people on the waiting list for an interview.
-Tim
Nope, not unless you get married in anothert country. The K3 specifically says it must be handled at the Consulate where the marriage takes place. Read into that what you will but it could mean you could legally avoid the DR waiting list.
-Tim