thailend19 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Posted August 17, 2016 I haven't ruled it out, but getting her to the U.S. is an option, not a necessity. Marriage entails a variety of issues that I would need an attorney to help me sort out, involving two wills, one in the U.S. and one in Thailand. If you read that to infer I'm retired, you're right. I'm looking at a number of options and as I indicated, we have almost two years to decide what to do... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted August 17, 2016 Forum Support Posted August 17, 2016 No one here is trying to bust your balls they are simply being direct and honest with you. l respect your persistence and resourcefulness. Outside of marriage the only other way I know of for her to legally enter the US is through an accredited vocational school in Philippines that legally sponsores students to inturn at highend restaurants in the States. That is no help to you because you don't plan to become married and I'm not judging you this is your choice and we must respect that. Have you considered Canada? From what I know there is a chance she could find work there through a legal recruiting agency. If she has a BA there is a way for her to become a legal resident of Canada. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Steve Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 7 minutes ago, Old55 said: l respect your persistence and resourcefulness. Outside of marriage the only other way I know of for her to legally enter the US is through .... I do as well...I sure wish I knew of an alternate route with a high guarantee of success reaching this goal... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewe Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 Ultimately, when it comes to getting a Visa to come to the US, there are no absolutes. You can apply and it might happen - but the odds are not great. Tourist Visas are often (though not always) denied the 1st time, work Visas are tough without high end skills. That being said, it does happen and no one would suggest it's impossible. Re-reading your first post, the question I would have is what is her (or your) ultimate goal? Is she looking for a way to get to the US, is the job opportunity so great she wants to grab it, or are you going to the US and she is looking for a way to join you without marriage? I am not asking because I want a public answer but for you to consider what your goal and her goal really is, which lead to the question in the 1st place. BTW, if you are not aware of it, there is a website and forum called VisaJourney that is probably the best visa-related resource on the Internet. Good luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris49 Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 21 hours ago, thailend19 said: I haven't ruled it out, but getting her to the U.S. is an option, not a necessity. Marriage entails a variety of issues that I would need an attorney to help me sort out, involving two wills, one in the U.S. and one in Thailand. If you read that to infer I'm retired, you're right. I'm looking at a number of options and as I indicated, we have almost two years to decide what to do... Another change in dynamics. The rules on immigration by marriage of K1 visa are different for retirees not holding full time employment and not domiciled in the USA. That would be another topic. But it again complicates the original question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailend19 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Posted August 17, 2016 I live most of the year in Thailand and have enough money to support her regardless of whether she goes to the states or not. The work visa route was only a means to get there. Our purpose was to spend a few months traveling, visiting friends and letting her see my roots and about America in general. I am retired and have enough income(supported by bank statements and IRS forms) to cover any and all expenses; money is not now, nor would it ever be a problem. If domiciled in the U.S. means do I have a home in the U.S., the answer is yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris49 Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 On 8/17/2016 at 4:21 PM, thailend19 said: I live most of the year in Thailand and have enough money to support her regardless of whether she goes to the states or not. The work visa route was only a means to get there. Our purpose was to spend a few months traveling, visiting friends and letting her see my roots and about America in general. I am retired and have enough income(supported by bank statements and IRS forms) to cover any and all expenses; money is not now, nor would it ever be a problem. If domiciled in the U.S. means do I have a home in the U.S., the answer is yes. She might do a runner. That's my thought if I'm a Consular Officer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailend19 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Posted August 18, 2016 What's a runner? Please explain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris49 Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 15 hours ago, thailend19 said: What's a runner? Please explain... Common enough British expression, most Brits would understand it. Runaway. Like Runaway Bride, which would be a good example of "doing a runner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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