pmary said:
Ahhh...
A quick search online turned up this information
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html
Try reading through some of this. Looks like a travel visa might take about a month
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Ahhh...
A quick search online turned up this information
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html
Try reading through some of this. Looks like a travel visa might take about a month
To get a u.s. visitor visa you need to complete an online application for a b-2 visitor visa. and Pay the $140 fee before you can schedule an appointment. It takes around 2 weeks to get an appointment, but this depends on the number of applicants and time of year. Then you need to attend the interview, be prepared with ALOT of proof. You will need proof of income such as pay stubs, if attending school proof you payed your fees and offical transcripts, proof od money in your bank account. Proof of why you are going to the U.S. (show them the letter requesting you to attend an interview in the u.s.), proof of a lease in canada or mortgage. Also your original passport and other identification documents like student ID, PR cards, driver;s license, ect. Also you will need original marriage certificate.
They will ask you alot of questions even ones you do no expect. I was asked how much money my husband made a month, if I was working and even after shwoing them our lease they sd we did not make enough money even though our income is 2 times the amount of the lease. We found this funny because I only need my husband in the u.s. for 1 day how much money does it take to drive to the u.s for one day. Also they did not like the fact the we have only been married for 7 months.
So be prepared for the worst. I never thought that getting a visitor visa for my husband would be so hard and refused. I assumed I am a u.s. citizen he is my husband, has been in canada for 5 yrs and has canadian PR. THis should be enough, but we were still denied. Now I have to attend the interview alone and all I can show the IO is that we tried to get hiim a visa but it was denied. My last hope is to contact my u.s. senator to see if they can do something
They will ask you alot of questions even ones you do no expect. I was asked how much money my husband made a month, if I was working and even after shwoing them our lease they sd we did not make enough money even though our income is 2 times the amount of the lease. We found this funny because I only need my husband in the u.s. for 1 day how much money does it take to drive to the u.s for one day. Also they did not like the fact the we have only been married for 7 months.
So be prepared for the worst. I never thought that getting a visitor visa for my husband would be so hard and refused. I assumed I am a u.s. citizen he is my husband, has been in canada for 5 yrs and has canadian PR. THis should be enough, but we were still denied. Now I have to attend the interview alone and all I can show the IO is that we tried to get hiim a visa but it was denied. My last hope is to contact my u.s. senator to see if they can do something
It would be best for both people to attend, this is why I went through the process of trying to get my husband (the sponsor) a visa. The letter we got about the interview was very generic so it was not 100% clear if the sponsor had to be there. However I figured since they are likely to ask questions about our relationship then he should be there. I assume if the sponsor cannot attend this cannot be held against you since the part involving the visa office is about your relationship and you as an applicant. I figure if the sponsor cannot attend then it would be good to have him/her availible to answer a phone call during the interview in case the IO has questions. This is my plan have my husband have his cell phone with him so the IO can call him since he could not get a visa.
jmni1
In my case if I will get an interview I think it is opposite to your case . my husband who sponsor me can attend the interview but if I can not get a visa I can not attend the interview .
what do you think about my case . Do you think if I could not attend but my husband attend , they accept ?
In my case if I will get an interview I think it is opposite to your case . my husband who sponsor me can attend the interview but if I can not get a visa I can not attend the interview .
what do you think about my case . Do you think if I could not attend but my husband attend , they accept ?
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the interview is for the applicant not the sponsor... i highly doubt that will be okpmary said:
No if you are the applicant for PR you must attend the interview. if the PR was for your husband then it would be ok if you did not attend. Buffalo will issue the PR visa in your name so it is not an option for you not to attend an interview if it is requested.
Pmary I think the best course of action would be to apply through your home country or do an inland application. I wouldn't take the risk of being denied a visa and therefore having to start over again. It's not worth it. The pros in no way outweigh the cons. Not worth it, my 2 cents 
Dear kelKel
from inland it takes 12-18 month but today I post my documents for renew my work permit. from Buffalo it takes only 6 month . from my country it takes 9 month. But I do not want leave my husband in Canada for going to my home country. Do you think if my work permit be extended , can I get a visa for going to my country and then come back?
from inland it takes 12-18 month
but today I post my documents for renew my work permit. from Buffalo it takes only 6 month . from my country it takes 9 month. But I do not want leave my husband in Canada for going to my home country. Do you think if my work permit be extended , can I get a visa for going to my country and then come back?
You should try to not worry so much until you know whether or not you have to go for an interview and then whether or not you can get a visa. The reason for asking for an interview is generally because they have questions about the genuineness of you application, so you may be fine if all of your proof is sufficient.pmary said:
If you have to reapply the whole sponsorship part has to be paid for again and redone.
Has Pmary NOT filed the application yet? I thought that they had but maybe I am mistaken.kelKel said:Pmary I think the best course of action would be to apply through your home country or do an inland application. I wouldn't take the risk of being denied a visa and therefore having to start over again. It's not worth it. The pros in no way outweigh the cons. Not worth it, my 2 cents
Dear heatherusa
my husband always tell me what you told me But I do not now what should I do ? we have pictures , and share bank account and we live together. Also we graduated from same college and we work in the same company . What else do you think can we submit ?
my husband always tell me what you told me
But I do not now what should I do ? we have pictures , and share bank account and we live together. Also we graduated from same college and we work in the same company . What else do you think can we submit ?