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How can I bring my girlfriend to the US?

Asked on May 08th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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I am a future U.S navy sailor. I am planning to invite my girlfriend for my recruit traning graduation in Chicago. How do proced to get a visitor visa for her from my country to U.S?
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To get a visitor's visa, she needs to apply on her own; you cannot petition for her. She would need to apply and present proof that she is not going to immigrate to the US but that she has sufficient ties to her home country ensuring her return after the brief visit to the US.
Answered on May 16th, 2012 at 12:02 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving New York, NY
She has to apply at the U.S. consulate in her home country.
Answered on May 15th, 2012 at 4:25 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving Long Beach, CA at Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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This is unlikely. A fiancee petition is more probable.
Answered on May 14th, 2012 at 9:03 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA at Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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She can apply on her own for a tourist visa.
Answered on May 14th, 2012 at 8:54 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving Orlando, FL at Stoller & Moreno, P.A.
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Thank you for your service to the country. The answer to your question depends on the country of which your girlfriend is a citizen. Most foreign nationals require a visa to come to the US, even for a visit. Some citizens of some countries do not require a visa to come to the US. If the only question that you have is an application to obtain a tourist visa for your girlfriend, a few clicks on the Internet should get the answer. Most of the time, we do not get involved with tourist visas because they are generally all completed thru the US consular abroad and do not require any involvement of the Department of Homeland Security here in the US. If you are looking to find information on how to obtain permission for your girlfriend to come to the US as a fiance or as your spouse, the military will often have assistance available to you to provide guidance. Alternatively, you can always consult with a local immigration attorney for further guidance. Good luck and thanks again for your service.
Answered on May 14th, 2012 at 8:53 PM

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Tourist visa (B visa) applications are made directly to the U.S. consulate that has jurisdiction over your girlfriend's residence. You may read the instructions about how to apply for the tourist visa on the embassy website. Your girlfriend must be prepared to prove to the consular officer that she will not work while she is in the U.S. and that she intends to return to her home country after her stay in the U.S.
Answered on May 14th, 2012 at 8:40 PM

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She can apply for a visitor visa at the nearest US consulate to her home. Please locate the nearest consulate for more information on how to apply at the following link: http://www.usembassy.gov/ .
Answered on May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 PM

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