Q: can i use a visitors visa just to meet my fiance for the first time to get to know him and then apply for fiance visa?
I want to apply for a fiance visa for my fiance but the only issue is we have not met. I was wondering if we can use a visitors visa for the purpose of meeting in person and then after 90 days he goes back to his country and then we apply for fiance visa? and if so how much income will i need in order to sponsor him on visitors visa or fiance visa?
A: Thanks for your message. Your friend may apply for a visitor visa if he wishes. In order to obtain the visa, he will need to convince the US official at the consulate, among other things, that he will return to his country after his visit to the U.S. Among the ways that your friend may try to convince U.S. officials that he will return home are showing that he has family, employment, property, and assets in his country. U.S. immigration officials sometimes deny visitor visas for many reasons, including if they believe that he plans to marry in the U.S. and then remain in the U.S. and apply for permanent resident status. Regarding your other question, regarding income, you don't need to establish income for him to apply for a visitor visa. In fact, you don't need to be involved at all. For a fiance visa, you will need a certain amount of income, and the level of income is determined by your own household size, generally the number of dependents on your IRS federal tax return. I suggest that you work directly with an experienced immigration attorney regarding all of these matters, to avoid problems and to have the best chance of success.
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