B1 visa after DV program winning. Any problems?

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Nicolas

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Oct 3, 2005, 5:52:39 PM10/3/05

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I wonder if somebody could assist me in my situation.

My wife has won DV-2006. We filled and sent the immigration visa forms
to KCC and now we are waiting for the interview date.

Recently I was informed that I need to visit USA for 3-4 weeks for
business trip. Consequently, I should apply for B-1 visa in the US
embassy in the nearest time.

My questions are:
1. As far as I know, the fact of sending the 1st DV packet (immigration
visa forms) to KCC is the immigration intention itself so have I any
chance to get the B-1 visa? Will the fact of applying for this visa
jeopardize my DV process somehow?

2. In case of my B-1 visa application rejecting will it cause any
negative influense on the review of my applications by DV program?

3. Should I inform USA consulate about applying for immigrant visa to
avoid any problems?

4. May I expect any problems at the USA entrance border due to my DV
process? Can my intention to visit USA before the DV interview cause
barring from visiting US?

Thank you in advance for any comments on my questions to get solution
how to deal in the described situaltion to make to any risk to
processing of my DV application.

Nicolas

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Oct 4, 2005, 3:06:01 AM10/4/05

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As a follow-up:
Is there any expiration date for the immigration intent due to the
applying for immigration visa by DV?

In other words, if I fail to get the immigration visa (by DV program)
then will I have the possibility to visit USA by B-1 or other business
visas?
When the term of my immigration intent should be abolished?

Thank you all in advance,
Nicolas

olwa...@netcourrier.com

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Oct 4, 2005, 12:09:41 PM10/4/05

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My questions are:
1. As far as I know, the fact of sending the 1st DV packet (immigration

visa forms) to KCC is the immigration intention itself so have I any
chance to get the B-1 visa?

It's unlikely

Will the fact of applying for this visa jeopardize my DV process
somehow?

NO

2. In case of my B-1 visa application rejecting will it cause any
negative influense on the review of my applications by DV program?

NO

3. Should I inform USA consulate about applying for immigrant visa to
avoid any problems?

There's a question for that on the form

4. May I expect any problems at the USA entrance border due to my DV
process?

If you have the visa, it should be ok.

Can my intention to visit USA before the DV interview cause
barring from visiting US?

NO

olwa...@netcourrier.com

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Oct 4, 2005, 12:12:05 PM10/4/05

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The immigration intent is not something that has a defined duration.
You showed your immigration intent the day you sent the form. You may
change your mind the next day and therefore not have an immigration
intent anymore, however that would be very difficult to prove.

Nicolas

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Oct 4, 2005, 12:55:08 PM10/4/05

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Thank you olwagner for your time and for full answers to my questions!

Nicolas

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Oct 4, 2005, 12:57:16 PM10/4/05

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I see now...
Thank you for the explanation!

Nicolas

fatbrit

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Oct 4, 2005, 12:46:48 PM10/4/05

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You can have the general intent to immigrate (your DV application) but
still enter without that intent on your business trip. The onus is on
you to prove it but this should not be too difficult for a business
trip. You need plenty of documentation to show you will be returning
home. Evidence that you will return to your job (letter from employer?)
will be one of them and should include the reason and expected duration
of your trip. Also, you'll need to return for your DV interview!
Presumably you have property in your home country, too. It shouldn't be
difficult to provide such proofs. Just be fully honest with all the
officials and you should be fine

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Nicolas

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Oct 4, 2005, 1:27:25 PM10/4/05

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N>>>3. Should I inform USA consulate about applying
N>>>for immigrant visa to avoid any problems?

olwagner>>>There's a question for that on the form
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I have one additional question in this case, please!

It's about the form DS-156 filling. Item #36 there is stating:
Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
(Yes/No/If Yes, Who?).

What should I write down to this section if DV applications forms were
filled by me, but the main DV winner is my wife?

Could you assist me in this question, please?

Thank you again,
Nicolas

Nicolas

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Oct 4, 2005, 1:37:46 PM10/4/05

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Thank you for the attention to my questions, fatbrit!

Actually I have the letter from my employer with detailed explanation
of the evidences for my returning (signed contract, good position in
company and so on) so I guess it will be the main supporting document.
And obviously, I have to return to take our DV interview, you are quite
right!
So I will try to explain all of this reasons to officilas and be honest
in each aspect to avoid any problems with DV application processing.

Thank you for your input, fatbrit!
Nicolas

olwa...@netcourrier.com

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Oct 5, 2005, 9:16:24 AM10/5/05

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Well, the B1 visa is valid 10 years. The fact of having to take the DV
interview may not be so strong - especially if his number never becomes
current.

fatbrit

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Oct 5, 2005, 11:32:39 AM10/5/05

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Unless there are skeletons we don't know about, I can't see he will have
any great problem whatsoever. He has certainly demonstrated immigrant
intent by filing the forms. However, for his business trip it should not
be difficult with aforethought to demonstrate at both the consulate and
port of entry he intends to enter and then leave for a legitimate
purpose. His pending DV application, if anything, strengthens this. Why
would he risk an overstay when he has a good chance of obtaining
permanent residence by returning?

The length of validity of the B1 visa is irrelevant. They could make it
a single shot, limited period entry, for example. And when he is issued
the DV, it will be null and void anyway.

AGATONE

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Oct 5, 2005, 5:07:49 PM10/5/05

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"Nicolas" <nicolas_w...@yahoo.ca> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:1128376359.2...@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...

Nicolas, remains home, it avoids this whole uneasiness, according to me it
is more wise man to remain in poltrana and to rest with serenity.

Hi, Agatone. Italy

Meanwhile he/she listens to a po of music:

www.coromontebianco.it/cantiinmp3.html

Nicolas

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Oct 6, 2005, 5:48:25 AM10/6/05

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Maybe you are right Agatone.

But I have to visit US client due to my work duties. Nevetherless I
will going to have an interview for B1 tomorrow so let's see soon.

Nicolas

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Oct 8, 2005, 6:24:06 AM10/8/05

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Thank you all community!

Yesterday I succesfully got my B1 multi-visa.
The interview was not very long, and the visa was received without
serious problems (maybe beacuse of good papers background for my visit
mainly)

By the way, consular officer did not ask me about the item #36 in the
DS-156 form (question about Immigrant Visa Petition) so I pointed on
this item in the form to pay his attention on it and to be sure that
my visa will be "problems-free". He just thanked for the accurate
notice and said that he is ok with B1 visa issuing anyway.

Additionally, I asked the officer about the possible issues in the port
of entry (USA border) so he assumed that there will be no problems
there, at the same time stated that he has no accuate and 100% answer
on this question.

Thank you very much attention to my questions and valuable tips!

Nicolas

fatbrit

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Oct 8, 2005, 11:35:48 AM10/8/05

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Congrats.

Don't forget to take the same paper proofs (letter from employer, etc.)
with you when you go through the POE just in case. However, don't bother
producing them unless the nice officer asks for them.