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Old 05-06-2007, 07:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
Clare37
 
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Default Does Bankruptcy have any bearing on being awarded a visa?

I hope I am correct in assuming that bankruptcy and/or other financial
problems such as credit card defaults would not affect me getting a K3
or K1 visa. I checked with about 3 immigration lawyers and they said
they didn't think it would be a problem especially in relation to a
marriage based visa. It also occured to me to ask that if you are an
"undischarged bankrupt" (being discharged typically takes about 12
months) is it still ok? ie can you still get a visa while you are
undischarged? I'd be grateful for any advice on this. Thanks.
 

Old 05-06-2007, 07:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
Ian-Mstm
 
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Default Re: Does Bankruptcy have any bearing on being awarded a visa?

> I hope I am correct in assuming that bankruptcy and/or other financial
> problems such as credit card defaults would not affect me getting a K3
> or K1 visa. I checked with about 3 immigration lawyers and they said
> they didn't think it would be a problem especially in relation to a
> marriage based visa. It also occured to me to ask that if you are an
> "undischarged bankrupt" (being discharged typically takes about 12
> months) is it still ok? ie can you still get a visa while you are
> undischarged? I'd be grateful for any advice on this. Thanks.

If you're not the USC, USCIS has little or no interest in your financial
affairs. Bankruptcy will not affect your ability to get a visa.

Ian
 
Old 05-06-2007, 09:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
Noorah101
 
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Default Re: Does Bankruptcy have any bearing on being awarded a visa?

> If you're not the USC, USCIS has little or no interest in your
> financial affairs. Bankruptcy will not affect your ability to
> get a visa.
>
> Ian

Even if you ARE the USC, I don't think bankruptcy will mean an
unsuccesful visa process.

Rene
 
Old 05-06-2007, 11:18 PM   #4 (permalink)
Clare37
 
Posts: 31
Default Re: Does Bankruptcy have any bearing on being awarded a visa?

> Even if you ARE the USC, I don't think bankruptcy will mean an
> unsuccesful visa process.
>
> Rene

That's good to hear - thanks.
 
 


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