Can i apply tourist visa to US. while pending I130 process?

[Bkkthailand 0]

Pls advise me, Can i apply for B2 tourist visa to go to US.?

my husband have been file I130, CR1 visa for me since July, still waiting for NOA2 approve.

but we want to spend quality time together on Christmas season, and i can take day off for my vacAtion long 10 days,

this is i want to try to apply to B2 tourist visa to US. who have know, can i qualify to apply or not? pls advise

9 FAM 41.31 N17 AUTHORITY TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN VISAS “B-1/B-2” AND AMOUNT OF FEES TO BE COLLECTED

(CT:VISA-1034; 09-24-2008)

a. You may properly issue B-1/B-2 visitor visas to aliens with immigrant visa (IV) applications pending with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You must be satisfied that the alien’s intent in seeking entry into the United States is to engage in activities consistent with B-1/B-2 classification for a temporary period and that the alien has a residence abroad which he or she does not intend to abandon. While immigrant visa registration is reflective of an intent to immigrate, it

[CanadianRedneck 8]

yes

[Me and my wife 9]

It is very confusing. I planned to apply for tourist visa for my spouse too. Later I abandoned the plan as some members wrote that either embassy or POE personnel may deny the entry to USA. Spouse can apply for toursit visa if he/she has no immigrant intent. It is hard to show that spouse that is applying for tourist visa, do not have intent to immigrate. It is your call. Let us know if your spouse get the tourist visa. If you got visa, I would definitely apply a tourist visa for my spouse too. Good luck

[Nica_In_Love 98]

Nothing stops you from applying.

Being granted one is a whole different story. You have to show very strong ties to your country, and show them that you will definitely go back. Good luck.

[pushbrk 12,114]

Pls advise me, Can i apply for B2 tourist visa to go to US.?

my husband have been file I130, CR1 visa for me since July, still waiting for NOA2 approve.

but we want to spend quality time together on Christmas season, and i can take day off for my vacAtion long 10 days,

this is i want to try to apply to B2 tourist visa to US. who have know, can i qualify to apply or not? pls advise

9 FAM 41.31 N17 AUTHORITY TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN VISAS “B-1/B-2” AND AMOUNT OF FEES TO BE COLLECTED

(CT:VISA-1034; 09-24-2008)

a. You may properly issue B-1/B-2 visitor visas to aliens with immigrant visa (IV) applications pending with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You must be satisfied that the alien’s intent in seeking entry into the United States is to engage in activities consistent with B-1/B-2 classification for a temporary period and that the alien has a residence abroad which he or she does not intend to abandon. While immigrant visa registration is reflective of an intent to immigrate, it

You can apply but expect to be denied.

[LotofPatience 65]

My wife applied for her B1/B2 visa and got denied

Loto

Edited November 24, 2010 by PatiencePaidOff