Q: I'm brazilian and my boyfriend is American. I have turist visa. Can I stay in US while we try to ver fiance visa?
Can I stay in US if my boyfriend start the process to fiance visa now?
A: You should likely consult with a competent immigration attorney who can discuss all facets of your prospective case with you. That being said, if you are definitively planning on returning to Brazil at the end of your authorized stay as a visitor pursuant to the terms of your visitor visa, your U.S. Citizen boyfriend (fiance) could file the initial fiance petition with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services while you are still here as a visitor. That could minimize the time you are apart after you depart the U.S. following your visit. In essence, you could be waiting out some of the Petition for Fiance(e) processing times while here lawfully as a visitor. Again, however, you should likely consult with a competent immigration attorney who can discuss this and other aspects of your prospective case.
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