Hi,
What would be the best procedure for bringing my Cuban fiancee to America that is currently living in Europe?
It seems like I have these options:
1) Try to get a B2 tourist visa for her. She takes my invitation and goes to an American embassy abroad. Then takes a plane to the US and claims refugee status when she arrives. But I was told that getting a tourist visa for her is almost impossible..
2) She flies to Mexico or Canada and walks to the border with the US, where she claims a refugee status. Then I will meet her on the other side.
3) I will marry her abroad and file a I-130 form to get a spousal visa for her. But this might take a long time, same as with the next option..
4) I will go back to the US and file a I-129 form to get a fiancee visa for her. Then we have a few months to get married.
Any experiences with any of these procedures?
Any information would be appreciated.
If you want to be happy for the rest of your life ? leave him in Europe.IMO
How many marriages that involved non Cuban citizens, who married Cubans and have been on this list and are now divorced, men and women both? No names, but I am sure someone here has the info.
#2.....They come here and have all their papers. Can work instantly and help support you. Cost about 800 in Cuba for the marriage license, Probably about 2-3 thousand more for medical filing the !-130 and other stuff.
#3......They come here and they really don't have much more then a tourist would have. You have to file for a workers permit and then you can get the SS#. You also are supposed to marry then within 3 months but since their Cuban they can file for residency 1 year + 1 day after they arrive. It costs about the same as the Marriage application and all the other stuff you need to do.
#4.......Definately costs the most becasue you have to pay off a lot of people. The best thing about it is that you aren't legally responsible for them. No "affidavit of support" which you have to file with the marriage or fiance application. Also they are entitled to "refugee" things such as medicaid and food stamps. The government also helps them with job training and school. Costs......about 10-11 thousand. Yikes!!!!
#1....there is no way an American Embassy will give a Cuban a visa....no way
Love them in Cuba and only Cuba. Bring them off the island and expect to happen what happens to EVERYBODY else who has been down the same path your now wanting to follow (an ambush). Your not an exception to the rule of thumb in this situation, just another statistic to be carved out.
Oh we all know the rationalizations your going to put in front of all this to feel warm and fuzzy inside, after all you are only human. But sure you might be the one needle in an acre of haystacks but highly unlikely.
If your feeling this lucky start buying lottery tickets or posting winning numbers here for us all. Me first, I need six numbers 1 - 49.
While I agree that it is a needle in a haystack for success; it is possible. To increase your odds you better REALLY REALLY know and trust people who know your girlfriend. You need honest eyes so that when you're not around you can find the truth of the matter. If you pick #4 the worst that can happen is that you loose a bunch of money and a broken heart but that can happen anytime, anywhere with anybody.
(Jan 01, 2010 02:17 AM)Susan Wrote: [ -> ]How many marriages that involved non Cuban citizens, who married Cubans and have been on this list and are now divorced, men and women both? No names, but I am sure someone here has the info.
No idea - but I wonder how that compares to the success rate for marriages in general involving people moving country - or even all marriages.
By the way people - the OP said that the fiancee is living in Europe already.
Doesn't really matter where he is living. U.S. won't give him a visa to come and visit; unless he's elderly and visiting a relative.
(Jan 13, 2010 03:52 PM)beardo Wrote: [ -> ] (Jan 01, 2010 02:17 AM)Susan Wrote: [ -> ]How many marriages that involved non Cuban citizens, who married Cubans and have been on this list and are now divorced, men and women both? No names, but I am sure someone here has the info.
No idea - but I wonder how that compares to the success rate for marriages in general involving people moving country - or even all marriages.
By the way people - the OP said that the fiancee is living in Europe already.
Oh me goodness. Beardo! I think you guys really lurk here and just don't post. If you see Terry, tell him I said hi.
(Dec 05, 2009 08:34 PM)ducklady Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,
What would be the best procedure for bringing my Cuban fiancee to America that is currently living in Europe?
It seems like I have these options:
1) Try to get a B2 tourist visa for her. She takes my invitation and goes to an American embassy abroad. Then takes a plane to the US and claims refugee status when she arrives. But I was told that getting a tourist visa for her is almost impossible..
2) She flies to Mexico or Canada and walks to the border with the US, where she claims a refugee status. Then I will meet her on the other side.
3) I will marry her abroad and file a I-130 form to get a spousal visa for her. But this might take a long time, same as with the next option..
4) I will go back to the US and file a I-129 form to get a fiancee visa for her. Then we have a few months to get married.
Any experiences with any of these procedures?
Any information would be appreciated.
If she has legal residency in Europe, I'd try for the B2 first. If it's rejected, then I'd go for the K1.