Vikings' Cam Bynum asks for help getting visa for wife

him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, safety Camryn Bynum made a plea for help during a postgame network TV interview.
He mentioned an ongoing effort to secure a visa so his wife, Lalaine, might be permitted to depart her native Philippines and join him in the United States.
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[@ericvhoi]

My wife & kids got here in the US last May 2023. Until now, they don't have their Green Cards or even the Authorization to Work so they can get their SSN. And I paid lots of money for the processing fee. While some people just crossed the border illegally the government received them wholeheartedly.

[@snorlaxTACO]

Kid is very well spoken! Proud he knows his roots!

[@jamsmorales2992]

I’ve watched thiat game 49ers -vikings and that time I was amazed I have seen my flag waving what a proud moment thank you camby

[@howardthrongard640]

Best wishes from an old Minnesotan here in the a Philippines. Hoping and praying for success in obtaining a visa for her to go to the US. God Bless.

[@CamBynum]

Thank you for putting this together 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@devincagadoc6619]

you trash cuh! 💙

[@CamBynum]

@@devincagadoc6619 😂😂😂🎬

[@CamBynum]

@@devincagadoc6619 💙💙💙

[@LADETROIT]

Took about 3 years 3 months from start to approval for my wife's K1 visa. Sad when so many just come without waiting

[@iioyeh]

We Love You Camryn! May our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, always keep you, your family, and team mates safe and away from any injuries and danger at all times. Your prayers for your wife's VISA will come true. God Bless.

[@harbonip]

Wish this young man the best . Think positive, and you'll get positive results .

[@kermitsantos8490]

A local senator can help. I had the same problem in 1998. I am a veteran and was a union member, but couldn't get my wife cleared to go to the U.S. One month after I contacted the senators office, my wife was cleared.

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites]

I love the Philippines! Been there 19 times from Seattle, going again for Christmas to check on our Hotel construction and see family!

[@briangeraghty1555]

God Bless you Cam and your family

[@cjanvier1536]

It would have been faster going through the border. An American citizen requesting for his legal wife for a visa it is absolutely insane.

[@grumpyolddude439]

Took me 1 1/2 years to get VISA clearance for my Chinese wife to enter the country. This nations immigration process, is ABSURD, and on top of being a PITA, it is insanely expensive as well.

[@lidefsomar5291]

How swim through the Pacific Ocean? The funny thing here is that Filipinos wont be easily able to land in any Central or South American countries coz they need a visa for each one?Yeah they can land in brazil and start crossing the Darien Gap up to the Tijuana border.

[@hittkid6312]

@@lidefsomar5291 Get a tourist visa to Canada then paddle through whatever lake or take a stroll through the woods lol!

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

@@hittkid6312 even Canadian tourist visa is difficult to get as well for Filipinos

[@nicnez6]

Filipinos are always going too choose the legal way, we're not like others.

[@jpnoy]

I feel for his situation. I’ve been in shoes I got my wife here from the Philippines process took 2 years after the pandemic

[@my93foxmustang1]

Cam Bynum... Love from Sacramento, Ca.. Pinoy Power Baby!!!

[@ryanrhea1]

Im now rooting for the Vikings bec he has a Filipino wife. Filipinos are good hardworking people. Fyi, im living in Philadelphia.

[@remartpolprincipe4761]

Cam is also half-filo ❤

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

FILIPINOS ARE NOT TROUBLE MAKERS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD IN PARTICULAR THE USA, IN FACT WE ARE AN ASSET TO WHEREVER WE GO BECAUSE WE ARE HARD WORKING AND ASSIMILATE AND VERY MUCH STAY AWAY FROM TROUBLE UNLIKE SOME OTHER NATIONALITIES WHO ARE UNGRATEFUL TOWARDS THEIR ADOPTIVE COUNTRIES😊

[@Nobody-uh7cj]

Too many drugs addicts

[@Dolyar]

@@Nobody-uh7cj where? in the USA or the Philippines ? pls clarify hehehe

[@Nobody-uh7cj]

@@Dolyar everywhere

[@Nobody-uh7cj]

@@Dolyar they might be living in your house too

[@chitzzz1384]

​@@Nobody-uh7cjFilipinos are hardworking and rarely complains, they live their jobs and do it with passion

[@narca4681]

I petitioned my sister to immigrate here in the US from the Philippines. Her petition was finally approved after 30 years of waiting! and now we are still waiting for my sister to be scheduled for visa interview.😢

[@gerriedelira1811]

I’ve been sharing all your videos to my family especially my nephew who’s a huge football fsn

[@topshelf30]

The agent in the US Embassy in the Philippines is not a Vikings fan thats why they keep denying her a visa.

[@goldenSun415]

Lol

[@DJC1916]

They're clearly a Packer fan

[@flipmode689]

Nope we’re all niners fan over there😂

[@DJC1916]

@@flipmode689 He just added another year wait then after picking Purdy twice! 🤣🤣

[@kerbytamares6403]

Lol! Now this make more sense!

[@maureenvenuspujalte6376]

I’m praying for you Cam and your wife.🙏🙏🙏✝️

[@mercyed3598]

Remember your Wedding Day Camryn ! GOD will Always Provide🙏🙏🙏🥰🇵🇭

[@RVboyjunior]

This is so true. My whole family is in the US, I'm in the Philippines. I just want to be able to visit the US from time to time to see my family but the visa process is too difficult. But look at all those illegal immigrants crossing from latin America with no qualifications. It's infuriating.

[@grumpyolddude439]

our insane system is WHY we have the nr of illegals we do. Because we have made it impossible for the avg person to immigrate legally. FEW, gawd awful few foreigners, have the 10k necessary for US Customs and Immigration fees and expenses.

[@Nobody-uh7cj]

America is not for you my friend.

[@sharronward4748]

How did your entire family get in? The process must not have been too hard if the entire family got in.

[@BAROKsiAKO]

@@sharronward4748it takes 10 years for legal process to migrate and can't bring kids who are over 21 years old. Thats another 5 years wait for the kids to legally migrate.

[@ilenelungay3161]

@@sharronward474820 years for children over age, or who are already married or siblings of US citizens. So no, it’s NOT easy.

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

IMO, before getting married they should have gone through the fiancee visa process. I think it's quicker.

[@jessmyapinyon1287]

So sad. They deny her a tourist/visitor visa - which most anyone should be able to get - because her husband is a US citizen and there’s a ‘risk’ that she’ll over stay here. But then the actual spouse visa takes 2 years. They’re not taking into account that he lives in the Philippines off season also, so she only wants to come during the season. They could probably issue her a tourist visa on Monday morning, literally, which she can use to travel back and forth till she gets her spousal visa to stay permanently. Hope someone can help this couple.

[@Nanong334]

Because she has a pending petition for spousal visa petition that the immigration thinking that once she comes here in US she would convert it to residency here...sometimes immigration doesnt think that it is the same she can become an immigrant once the spousal petition approve... the fastest way should be the fiancee visa .It would be better if there's no record of any petition so the immigration will not think of any complicated situation..

[@MrShadow205]

When you think about it, what's wrong even if she 'overstays' with her husband who is an American and a millionaire anyway? Meanwhile illegals can just freely enter through the border. US immigration is a mess.

[@ginajingtravel2276]

​@@Nanong334Imagine him being NFL still freaking Denied! It's INSANE to think about it!!

[@benjaminignacio7514]

He should petition his wife. This should take a year and a half at least. This must be a priority instead of taking care of illegal crossings

[@userbutnotabuser24]

I'm sure he's doing that since they're already married. It will probably take up to 2 yrs to get the approval. Not sure how long it would took if he did the fiance visa.

[@magellankiller]

In 1938 it took quite a long time even then for my Grandfather -a Black American Soldier stationed in Cebu Mactan Island who was a holdover from the U.S./Philippine War as he had wed our 'Lola'and had sought to bring her here. Note; the U.S Philippine War had succeeded the Spanish-American War (that was in 1898) within a years' span. That will give you a picture of just how long they had to wait at that time.

[@Clawback2X]

Theres a "Risk she will overstay her visa" VS 700,000 southern border get aways. F/F/S.

[@edwingonida6421]

It's amazing that the legal process to enter the U. S. is so hard and take so long, when in fact if you just cross the border in the south illegally it's so easy😂 what happen to you america😜

[@etrnlygr8tful]

You think it is easy to just cross the south border?

[@atruebmf]

​@etrnlygr8tful yes it is when people fly to Mexico to do it

[@badv9319]

Yes they should process the legal documents faster especially the people who will migrate their have enough money in the bank , have a place to stay , have a job and educated

[@Heartland29]

I beg to differ, it depends on PREFERENCE visa. Philippines had QUOTAS set by US immigration. You need to read foreign affairs manual. Usually if US citizen marries a foreign citizen, it takes awhile to process her visa because marriage outside USA is non legal binding under US federal law. They’re very careful about marriage fraud. Why do you think US fiancée visa is a lot faster to process, because marriage will take place in US soil. There are US consulates overseas that allows direct filing of spousal US visas, sadly Philippines is not included. US immigration, are very sensitive, but had the discretion to whom they think they could approve visas. Mostly those US citizens who are serving the US Military are given preference, the athletes like Cam will go through process like everyone else’s. My husband serves in US Navy nuclear submarine, I was granted fiancée visa in just 2 weeks, while I was working overseas. My brother who was petitioned by my father many years ago, had promise the US government that he will served the US navy once he’ll be granted visa. He was granted visa impromptu and he serve the US navy, and US citizenship in just 8 months! USA is more of patriotism and loyalty to the country, and those who can contribute to the society. I applauded USA. Illegals in USA are subjected to deportation no matter how easy they cross the border. But there are exemptions under the US laws about illegals, such as “ asylum and humanitarian “ because they feared persecution for their lives once they’re deported back to their home country. My opinion is not based on what I think, it’s based on facts. Read the US Immigration laws, the Foreign Affairs Manual. This is what I admired about US laws, stars, celebrities and athletes doesn’t dominate their system. I can process any paperworks here in USA, and I don’t need to worry about which will get approval or response first because I’m not one of those well known celebrities or athletes. Celebrities, athletes and our politicians go through process like everyone else’s. There’s no gap between poor, wealthy, athletes, celebrities and politicians in USA. This is the reason why I love USA.

[@stevenc7877]

yes, but its dangerous if you don't have documents. Not dangerous because of the law or government. its dangerous because you don't have the law or government looking out for you. GOV may talk about helping illegals but they wont protect you or save you from kidnappers, rapists' or killers. Kidnappers are known to enslave illegal immigrants and its hard to find them because money hides and corrupts.

[@dhejavuful]

Goodluck Kabayan! Laban lng. Wishing you all the best for the Visa ❤

[@korymacdowell3881]

Got married four years ago. Still trying to get my wife’s daughter’s visa approved, even for just a visit. What a struggle it is😢

[@paigenucup8105]

That's unusual, 4 years is way too long. If all the documents are properly filed the most is a year.

[@korymacdowell3881]

China has their own ways of doing things.

[@LourdesM3934]

There's a flow chart available about the requirements & qualifications. An applicant 'must' read & follow the instructions 'carefully'. I've done it myself, no lawyer, it took 8months waiting from filing to flying here.

[@conraddevera]

OK now that's a pretty good time

[@kongmengmoua7781]

Brother Bynam, i got my wife over here from asia 3 months before covid hit. If you help in the K-1 aspect of things and how you solidify your foundation of income W2 3 yrs you are good for that K-1 fiance application. If you never had any relationship of legal matters in the past i might be able to help you brother, no charge my brother!!

[@mikeejhovlogs8792]

I feel what it takes to be here., my husband waited for me for more than 3 yrs because when my interview date schedule then the pandemic lockdowns happen it really hard the process takes standard and thankfully after 3 1/2 yrs atlast I’m here in US still during pandemic I came here.,without any help that’s how it takes.,so many backlogs and so many applicants in Philippines., and I’m a Filipino too.,

[@maze9323]

In 1989, I called and wrote my Senator John Glenn. Being a fellow Marine from Ohio, he cut through the red tape and my fiance Visa was approved. Sounds like he got some politicians involved now, hopefully they can help.

[@conraddevera]

man got a great smile. Good vibes

[@kah_lan]

Sad thing about this is she is trying to come LEGALLY following rules. Maybe it will be faster to go to Mexico and come in that way 😔

[@Westmeetseast39]

😂😂

[@etrnlygr8tful]

Why do you people think it is easy to cross the border illegally?

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Give her the Visa 👍👍👍

[@maymewiley8372]

That is true because we passed that process when my Husband filed a petition for me to come to the US. That why im against illegal immigration

[@Errr717]

Why would they deny a tourist visa? They let anybody in at the southern border.

[@cesare.7581]

Hang in there Cam

[@milletteregacho7158]

I have been working and serving as an RN here in the US for over 30 years , separated from my family , all I want now that we are older is for us to be together, I petitioned them wrote letters of invitation so they can join me with seeing Disney world but still waiting…seeing others who come here illegally is soo frustrating. Can’t wait for my sisters and I to reunite one day🙏🏽

[@tokyosan7906]

If it takes multiple years to get a simple spousal visa, maybe it’s time to look at the people running the show and start asking questions about their leadership…. An American citizen should not have to wait one year let alone multiple simply to be allowed to have his wife join him here. That is a disgrace.

[@Westmeetseast39]

Couldn’t agree more, insane system

[@sharronward4748]

They are just making sure people are genuine and not just wedding in order to obtain citizenship. I know several foreigners who have done it. Also, there’s a line a year long to get into this Country.

[@kjp88]

Exactly and yet it's so easy for illegal immigrants to just come and cross the border but don't have exact qualification for a skilled job.

[@rauldelossantos7700]

take a vacation in mexico during your bye week and get a transit visa for her in the US...

[@sheemac2936]

They got married in the Philippines, so she’s on a spousal petition. That’s 2 years. The immigration wants her to go through a process that’s why they denied her.

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

she applied for a tourist visa and denied twice.

[@limitless5356]

Most people from Asia will have a hard time but if you just cross the border you will get 2k a month plus a visa happy meal!

[@edmhie1]

It used to be six (6) months for spousal Visa.

[@rosariolarion9319]

Great love story❤

[@sfv6]

You can run across the border wont have any issues plus you got a place to stay. Do it the right and you get all this bs.

[@MrJJFec]

😂😂😂

[@dabsavage3163]

🇵🇭💪🏻

[@Miamimomvlogs]

Wow ❤

[@jl0m683]

If you had petitioned your wife the tourist visa will be denied.

[@paigenucup8105]

That's how it is. If you have a pending petition they will not give you a tourist visa.

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

many of us doesnt hve a petition as filipinos and also were denied US tourist visas.

[@animalandia4811]

When people do right thing its make it harder. That is why people juat want to cross border.

[@alexlim1275]

passport bro! good job my brother!

[@mitziarenas2425]

Go to Atty. Michael Gurfinkel in Glendale, CA. Ask for his assistance.

[@emarierb]

i know u cant take back time, but fiance visa only takes 6 mos to process.

[@bootscamaro4221]

Can’t believed they denied her she’s not gonna be a burden in the US

[@ginajingtravel2276]

INSANE! They denied her VISA TWICE!! It's his WIFE! He's US Citizen!!! Mind boggling! Makes you think the reason for the denial TWICE!!

[@gadgetimpulse3833]

It’s Minnesota, I don’t blame her 😜

[@cmsissa9290]

I think she has difficulty on getting her visa because they were married here in the Philippines. And only applied for tourist Visa. It’s easier if they apply for fiancé visa first. Then got married in the U.S

[@jayr1404]

Why tourist visa? why not residency?

[@hotspot930]

Same situation here. My wife has been denied with her visa twice and now I’m processing her green card since 2020. The processing for her immigration status is very difficult, so we decided that while waiting she’ll work in Germany. Now her German residency visa has been approved. I don’t know why visa processing here in he US is taking so long while those illegals can get here from the border easily. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@conraddevera]

so the Germany part was easier?

[@hotspot930]

@@conraddevera yes

[@conraddevera]

@@hotspot930 yeah I don't understand (though I'm not American, so, not bashing). I mean, if they are married, I think that's one big reason for the process to be faster compared to say a tourist where yes OK maybe they might overstay.. but if you're married.. that's no longer an issue right

[@alibangbang71]

It’s a process … takes time like 18 months

[@jayhanneman8962]

Here's a young black man, a pro footballer at that, who is married to an asian, is given a hard time to get his wife into America even after they went through the process and worked hard to get her papers in order, meanwhile at the border anybody can get in even without proper documentation and even being accomodated in fancy hotels. WTF?!?

[@paulredden7658]

The congresswoman was full of BS when she said they try to hrlp everyone. When my father was dying i tried to get a tourist Visa for my eife to come with me, meet him and help care for hom during his last two weeks on home hospice. I was denied an expedited appointment normally given for people eho eant to attend a time critical event like a wedding or funeral. By that time i had gone on ahead. I contacted D. congresswoman Weston of Northern Virginia whos office told me it was all up to the pholippinrs embassy and they were forbidden from interfering in State Department mayters so he died without meeting my wife and my mothrt and I struggled changing his diapers and rolling him over in bed constantly by ourselves. She rventually got the visa but the immediate need is over. My mother comrs visit here occationally and sees the kids, grandkids and great grandkids but my wife really wanted to be there for my father. I will nevrr support another Democrat again

[@Karma_has_arrived]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💐💐💐💐

[@magellankiller]

So one may see how the U.S actually has seen the Philippines throughout history since 1898....

[@deangomez9268]

Most Registered Medical Nurses in America are Filipinas, who has shared their innate Filipino culture of being loving and caring towards others.

[@none5185]

Maybe she should try the south border - that's wide open. No favoritism.

[@ginajingtravel2276]

My Brother who is US Citizen and his Fiancee VISA application to his fiancee was denied after paying $600.00 Shame on this Immigration where they prioritize Illegals over people who do it the right way! After 2 years of waiting his Fiancee is denied!! Shame, imagine him as a famous NFL player still his wife VISA is denied, what more the regular people who applied for VISA! What a Shame!

[@tinesdof5837]

He is a US citizen should not be a problem getting a visa for his wife,FYI, spouse is priority with minor children.

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

they dont have kids yet

[@aexa04]

Filipinos will always comes home to live till they die, most of them only want to work to support the family back home. If US immigration gives hard bargain to Filipinos, why not doing it to their citizen going to the Philippines. I support that americans should also require visa to come to tge Philippines, when a lot of americans are retiring in the Philippines for good with a wealthy life.. we are all equally human, why their are some more privilege than others... And its a fact..

[@mindaluzsaipuddin5657]

Dannng when US citizens comes to Philippines comes so EASY and Yet when Philippines apply for US visa ..is like looking for a needle in hai… 😮🧐

[@Ace-zw1db]

That's one of the consequence of many Filipinos overstaying their tourist visa.

[@ominoreg]

bring her to Mexico. she can just walk to San Diego.

[@Towerdog817]

If they can bring Brittany Griner back they should be able to bring his wife here!

[@conraddevera]

lol. funny but good point

[@DODONGMASAHISTA]

because America considers philippines as close ally BWAHAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@evolanomrac9531]

Ang hirap kumuha ng visa

[@migz808]

Cam was missing his PEKPEK!!

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

bastos

[@JKtims]

I'm from the Philippines and I've been denied 5 times. Just want to watch an NBA game btw. 😂

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

wow i only got denied once but i already showed that i got an australian visa and traveled there and was denied because it was a yr ago and stayed in australia for 3 months to maximize my visa. The interview is nerve wracking.

[@JKtims]

@@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh i have a japan and schengen visa. Dunno why US keep on rejecting me. Hahahaha

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

@@JKtims they are always doubtful. In my rejection paper it said i can reapply after 6 months and if something changes in my career etc. lols. Try applying to Canada first and watch in Toronto (NBA). I was denied in Canada due to my previous working visa application but the niece of my bro in law got a Canadian tourist visa, new company, just graduated and with only 50K as show money. Then apply for US after u travel in Canada and show them u got back quickly but i observed that those who passed during my interview were mostly part of a touring group that belonged in an organization in the Philippines. So try joining these organizations which travels to US by group. My aunt was also denied in the US even if she has business etc coz she was invited by my cousin in Guam. Best way is join groups etc coz i think since its backed up by a group and they will go for an event or something they believe they will go back as a group.

[@JKtims]

@@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh i think its because im a single middle aged guy. Not to brag, but my documents are more than decent. Will proly try Canada first. Thanks for the tip. God bless!

[@JKtims]

@@joehinds29988 yeah i know. Just sucks that people like me who's intention going to the US is legitimate just for tour are suffering. 😂 but its fine, in god's time.

[@cd3121]

My dude a passport bro…

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

He's half filipino. Since he was a child... He and his family visit the Philippines often.

[@14Jondaime]

hang in there kabayan, your ordeal will soon end...trust the Lord.

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

shes finally in the US under a tourist visa

[@vadalarc2948]

she could just come thru Mexico and he can pick her up there. No Visa needed

[@user-nt1bb6gi6o]

Go in the border and they will let her in without question😊

[@src1609]

This guy is doing everything legal. But yet he can't get his wife here. But our wide open Borders let anybody come in and stay really.

[@jazuluss]

Just fly her into Mexico and have her walk in with the latest caravan because the government sure doesn't care about who comes in through there.

[@hsantos1589]

Tell Bynum to just let her wife to enter thru Texas via Mexico and she will be in the U.S in no time and Biden admin will give her free phone, food stamp and monthly stipend! 😂😂

[@rldabomb33]

just do fiancee visa… 6 months max

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

but theyre married

[@tavita]

passport bro 1 up

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

He's half Filipino.

[@tavita]

@@Kitkat-wu3ow his wife is full Filipino and from the Philippines

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

@@tavita yeah... But he too is Filipino. His mom is Filipino. Since he was a kid to present time he has been going to the Philippines...strong roots here in the US and Philippines.

[@PHN-2024]

As a NFL Playa, He Should Consider Getting a Mistress during the Season to fill the Void of his beloved Wife.

[@chrissmilich3530]

Fly her to Tijuana & bring her over illegally. Its faster & she gets free money

[@efrenhern1536]

The easiest way is to send her to Mexico and cross the border 😢

[@nathanielcarreon5634]

Want special treatment from everybody else

[@Solidified_1]

The government in the PI need dat bread

[@mr.fantasticbaby1831]

Well just win us a Super Bowl then visit the White House ask president Biden to grant quick visa approval! I’m sure he will send her his Air Force One plane into US.

[@tycobb6064]

If you are not a famous sports personality, I bet your wife will not be granted the kind of visa you were asking for!

[@m3rldoria-bayabo316]

But then again our borders are wide open. smfdh

[@4jg895]

Wtf

[@chametake7713]

Fly her over the border.. that will be easier to enter the US

[@ricknkelly1]

Ahhh heck they are bringing in bus loads every day down here in Tucson. This country is screwed. Why would your wife want to come here ?

[@James-hs3tu]

Interesting. But when you have money 💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵 People are MORE WILLING TO HELP YOU !!! FACT !!!!!

[@zekefister8294]

So is his wife supposed to get special treatment and fast tracked for a spousal visa approval while everyone else with no "connections" have to wait 1.5-2 years for their spousal visa? I don't think he's going to get the sympathy he's looking for, specially from those enduring the process and doing it the right way.

[@conraddevera]

I guess their point is, if it's legal maybe the time can be lessen, be improved