Can I enter US while I30 immigrant visa is still under process?

[Afnindah 0]

My husband is a US citizen. He is applying for I30 immigrant visa for me and my son. Currently, our visa is at the step where my husband have to submit an affidavit of support. Sadly, he was retrenched and nobody is willing to be our guarantor. While waiting for my husband to get another job so we can proceed with the visa, can I enter US and stay for 3 months on tourist visa?

[canadian_wife 1,791]

This is a very common question. The answer is: admittance and duration of stay is up to the border guard at the time of crossing. There is certainly nothing wrong with visiting while this process is going on. However, some guards may assume you have immigrant intent. The best thing to do is carry strong ties to your home country to prove that you will return - also a copy of the visa packet to show is always good

Good luck

[dj's baby 0]

Last time when I was trying to get a tourist visa to visit my husband (he was still "just" my fiance then) they didn't give me one (at the US Embassy in Zagren, Croatia) with the explanation that if I'm visiting my fiance that is a US citizen, then I am not a tourist and I can't get a tourist visa. That was before we got married and filed the I-130 and my tie to my country was a stable job that I had (and I still do). Any ideas if they would give me a tourist visa now that our case is at the NVC and I'm 4 months pregnant? lol

[Afnindah 0]

This is a very common question. The answer is: admittance and duration of stay is up to the border guard at the time of crossing. There is certainly nothing wrong with visiting while this process is going on. However, some guards may assume you have immigrant intent. The best thing to do is carry strong ties to your home country to prove that you will return - also a copy of the visa packet to show is always good

Good luck

Thank you so much for your reply. What things can I use to show "strong ties with home country"? I am currently a stay home mom and in the process of selling my house, thus I have no prove of employment or house ownership by the time I decide to travel to US. What other things can I bring in order to prove I am not intending to overstay my tourist visa?

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Will your child be traveling with you? What about school enrollment for your child? If your child is remaining, how about a letter from whomever is caring for him/her? Do you have any upcoming events like a wedding invite or maybe doctor's apts?

When I crossed, they asked for a job and a mortgage/lease. You may need to be creative finding your ties.

Good luck.