Q: What kind of extended stay US Visa can I, and my partner, get for a stay the US, given the circumstances described below
I live in UK with my partner (not married) of over 30 years. My daughter (British passport holder) has lived in Orlando for over 15 years, is married to US Citizen. She has three children aged 18, 14 and 1 - all living with her and her husband. She has not been US naturalised (she just hasn't bothered). My business is in Florida Holiday Rentals, mainly Orlando, and in previous occupations I, and my partner, have had I4 investment visas (20 odd years ago....).. It would suit me to come to Orlando for a couple of years, more or less, to see my daughter and her children and at the same time to enhance my business operation - but not for the 3 month periods allowed on the usual Visa Waiver Programme. I know the business does not presently turnover enough to meet an Investment Visa requirement and as of yet I do not employ in the US but if my enhancement plans are successful I will probably meet both requirements. As a parent of my daughter what can I expect to achieve?
A: Since you only want to visit for business, the best option is a B-1. This is what business tourists use to drum up business while in the US. ESTA allows only a 30 day stay, so if you want to remain longer, you must apply for a B-1 visa at the consulate. This also allows 1 extension of another six months if you can prove the necessary requirements. It is advisable to have your daughter naturalize (it takes about 6 months) JUST IN CASE you want to stay and have her petition for you. I would be happy to handle her naturalization matter.
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