Question on spouse sponsored visa

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MikenLenisNew member02 September 2018 07:47:19

Hello my name is Mike. My wife (citizen of Indonesia) and I are currently living in Texas. We got married here in Texas 2 years ago following the approval of her K-1 visa. We did so within the 90 day requirement. Adjustment to status filed...not yet 😯. We have decided to move to Indonesia. i am retired military and meet the $1500 per month minumum to live in Indonesia. My wife does not work. We have a joint account of course. So, my question is this. Can we apply for a spouse sponsored visa (for me) with my wife and I currently living together here in Texas through the Indonesian Consulate in Houston, Texas? Would it be better to apply for a social visa for me with a family member of hers already living in Jakarta, Indonesia and once we arrive then pursue the spouse sponsored visa? What do you all think? I am not coming back to the u.s.a. and i already know about the 10 year bar, etc. for not completing AOS. We dont care about that. Thank you in advance for all responses. ☺

FredIndonesia Expert02 September 2018 08:27:52

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It should be easy.
Married for 2 years and a provable income should mean it's pretty much a rubber stamp and you have a KITAS (one year) visa.

Pack every document you can think of (With a few photocopies of everything), and wander to the consulate.
If you have things like criminal record background checks, throw them in as well.
You probably won't get asked for them but extras never hurt.

MikenLenisNew member02 September 2018 08:33:27

Thank you Fred.

FredIndonesia Expert02 September 2018 08:48:57

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Indonesia requires a wide open mind and a steep learning curve but I loved the place immediately.
Where are you intending to live?

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MikenLenisNew member02 September 2018 16:16:57

Initially Jakarta. Later in Bandung.

ricardo001Banned03 September 2018 00:36:26

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Hi MikenLenis,

Yes you can apply spouse sponsor visa Kitas 317 at Indonesian Consulate in Houston, Texas.But first need to apply Telex or visa approval from immigration.If you need help you may pm me.thanks

MikenLenisNew member03 September 2018 01:03:41

thank you sir!

FredIndonesia Expert03 September 2018 01:17:46

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MikenLenis wrote:
Initially Jakarta. Later in Bandung.

Jakarta is a hot mess but has much to offer an intrepid soul with an enquiring mind - You'll see a lot HERE.
I've never spent any real time in Bandung so I can't offer much outside what's available on the internet.
I suspect your wife will be able to acclimatise you as far as most things are concerned, but a few useful titbits can be found HERE.

MikenLenisNew member03 September 2018 01:26:26

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Wow...lots of good stuff to research! I have been to Indonesia twice for three weeks each time. Looking forward to living there...humidity reminds me of military days training and working in Phitsanulok, Thailand. i will need to drink lots and lots of bottled water! 😀

FredIndonesia Expert03 September 2018 01:29:03

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You'll get used to it quickly enough.

Mo MarioMember26 March 2024 01:52:44

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Hi everyone,

I am Canadian retired senior citizen, in Canada now. 14 years ago, I have married an Indonesian female, after 7 years got separated for some reasons! Now I am interested to rejoin her in Indonesia. I am aware that lots of companies providing immigration services there, but due to theirs own reason not complying for whatever they are promissing!? So I am not interested to go ahead through these gimmick businessess (of course not all of them). So, anyone can help and guide/advise me what steps should I take legally enable to rejoin my wife in Indonesia. , thanks.

Sincerely,

Mario Mo

FredIndonesia Expert26 March 2024 02:59:44

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Hi everyone,I am Canadian retired senior citizen, in Canada now. 14 years ago, I have married an Indonesian female, after 7 years got separated for some reasons! Now I am interested to rejoin her in Indonesia. -@Mo Mario

If you are legally married you can get a wife sponsed kitas without an agent

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