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M_Jamo

Hello all,

My wife is from Ecuador (we married down there and moved to the U.S. two years later), now a U.S. citizen, and her parents and brother have applied for the tourist visa to come and visit multiple times.  They’ve always been denied, and we’re never sure why.  I’m guessing they’re thought to become intending immigrants or a “public charge”.  Now her brother is applying once again, trying to show his ties back to Ecuador (with payrolls from his current job down there and papers from a large university - UDLA showing he’s been a student there)... I’m considering sending a letter of invitation and perhaps a letter from my bank providing proof that I can support him financially during his intended 3 week stay, as well as enough (just barely) to purchase his plane tickets.  My wife would love to see some family, we’re praying his tourist visa is approved this time.  Any advice????

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The Working Holiday Visa for EcuadorPermanent Residency in EcuadorGetting Visas in EcuadorResident Visas in EcuadorGeneral visa requirements in Ecuador
OsageArcher

You may have already seen the information from these links, but for what it's worth...



It doesn't seem fair, especially since for so long almost anyone has been allowed to literally walk in to the US across our southern border illegally, and be provided with all kinds of protections and privileges.  And pretty much stay as long as they want, even for years, even for decades.

I'd contact the US Embassy in Ecuador as a US Citizen and as tactfully and respectfully as possible question why the relatives of my wife who is also a US Citizen, are being turned down for short visits even though they provide documentation of no intent to stay illegally.   I'd also contact the State Department.  I'd be nice, but insistent, and lay out my case clearly but forcefully.  Then I'd contact my Representative and Senators in the Congress and try to get their help, maybe they can do some good instead of just sending you back a form letter (if they do even that).  Maybe even paying an immigration attorney for some advice would be helpful.

Sinde

The time I HAVE BEEN IN Ecuador i realise that rules change overnight and some times things are done on individual basis. Even if rules are applied they affect individuals differently. IN htat line I advise they handle their case as individuals and usually when visas are denied reasond are given, put focus on those reasons and work on them

mugtech

If you can believe anything the current administration says it sounds like family members will soon have a tuff time getting into the USA for any reason.

pol_can

There are many better places in the world to live than USA

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