NeedHelp569
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I’m a U.S. citizen. I am in love with an Egyptian man, who works in Saudi Arabia, teaching English (he has a BA in English). But he visits Egypt a couple of times per year, to see his 5 year old son, and the rest of his family (his wife passed away, and his sister is raising his son, while he is away working).
I want him to come live here in the USA with me (and eventually bring his son). But I’m scared, because I’ve been hearing that getting a U.S. Visa is like a lottery in Egypt. And I also hear that middle easterners often get denied? Is it different when you have an American wife (I want to marry him)? Is there anything I can do that will make it more likely for him to be able to live here with me? I know I have to travel there to meet him first, but should I marry him over there? I hear its hard for Americans to marry Egyptians in Egypt, because of some letter you have to get from the U.S. government, giving permission to marry an Egyptian? But many people couldn‘t get this letter, because the USA doesn‘t give or deny permission like that. How do I get around that? I hear some people go to Cyprus to get married. Is that doable?
Most importantly, when I file for him, what’s the best way to go about this, so we won’t get denied? I’m sure he’s the one for me, so I want to do this right. But I also need to know how realistic / likely it is for him to live with me. He works in Saudi because he can't earn a reasonable income working in Egypt, especially not enough to compensate for his education. And he doesn't want to raise a family in Saudi Arabia (neither do I).
Is it true that when you file from the USA, its more likely to get denied? Is it better to file from Egypt? What about that lottery thing? Does it apply to someone married to an American? How long do I have to stay there with him, to file?
Please help?
I want him to come live here in the USA with me (and eventually bring his son). But I’m scared, because I’ve been hearing that getting a U.S. Visa is like a lottery in Egypt. And I also hear that middle easterners often get denied? Is it different when you have an American wife (I want to marry him)? Is there anything I can do that will make it more likely for him to be able to live here with me? I know I have to travel there to meet him first, but should I marry him over there? I hear its hard for Americans to marry Egyptians in Egypt, because of some letter you have to get from the U.S. government, giving permission to marry an Egyptian? But many people couldn‘t get this letter, because the USA doesn‘t give or deny permission like that. How do I get around that? I hear some people go to Cyprus to get married. Is that doable?
Most importantly, when I file for him, what’s the best way to go about this, so we won’t get denied? I’m sure he’s the one for me, so I want to do this right. But I also need to know how realistic / likely it is for him to live with me. He works in Saudi because he can't earn a reasonable income working in Egypt, especially not enough to compensate for his education. And he doesn't want to raise a family in Saudi Arabia (neither do I).
Is it true that when you file from the USA, its more likely to get denied? Is it better to file from Egypt? What about that lottery thing? Does it apply to someone married to an American? How long do I have to stay there with him, to file?
Please help?