Apply B1/B2 while waiting for CR1 process

[vitaminhan 1]

Hello,

My wife's CR1 case is pending at NVC. The case is complete 2.5 months ago and NVC still has not shipped the case to Guangzhou consulate in China (we are processing the paper version). My estimate timeframe on her CR1 visa is at least another 3 months, if not longer.

I called NVC many times and all I got was wait. Guangzhou consulate now is having too many cases to process so everyone is delayed for... god knows how long.

My wife has a valid B1/B2 visa but is expiring in a few days. Now her company would like to send her to the US headquarter for a business trip. The trip itself is not absolute necessary but her boss told her if she can make the trip, it would be very beneficial to transfer her to the US headquarter once her CR1 visa is obtained.

We all understand at this time there is a risk of being denied on the new B1/B2 application. If the B1/B2 is denied then I guess we have no other option but waiting for the CR1 visa approval. She has been to the US quite a few times in the past and left within the allotted time.

My question is whether the CR1 visa will be affected if she applies a B1/B2 visa at this time, regardless the outcome? Will there be a question when she has the CR1 interview such as why did you apply a B1/B2 just a few months before your CR1?

I think it may look odd but we would like to make this trip happen if the B1/B2 application won't cause problem in the CR1 process.

Thank you

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

In my opinion, the two visas are separate issues. One is an immigrate visa the other is not, and purpose for applying for both visas is obvious.

I know when you are in the process, everything seems like it is a "life or death" situation. However, I think this is no problem.

Maybe someone who actually done this or is familiar with this embassy can chime in.

[Ning 619]

Hello,

My wife's CR1 case is pending at NVC. The case is complete 2.5 months ago and NVC still has not shipped the case to Guangzhou consulate in China (we are processing the paper version). My estimate timeframe on her CR1 visa is at least another 3 months, if not longer.

I called NVC many times and all I got was wait. Guangzhou consulate now is having too many cases to process so everyone is delayed for... god knows how long.

My wife has a valid B1/B2 visa but is expiring in a few days. Now her company would like to send her to the US headquarter for a business trip. The trip itself is not absolute necessary but her boss told her if she can make the trip, it would be very beneficial to transfer her to the US headquarter once her CR1 visa is obtained.

We all understand at this time there is a risk of being denied on the new B1/B2 application. If the B1/B2 is denied then I guess we have no other option but waiting for the CR1 visa approval. She has been to the US quite a few times in the past and left within the allotted time.

My question is whether the CR1 visa will be affected if she applies a B1/B2 visa at this time, regardless the outcome? Will there be a question when she has the CR1 interview such as why did you apply a B1/B2 just a few months before your CR1?

I think it may look odd but we would like to make this trip happen if the B1/B2 application won't cause problem in the CR1 process.

Thank you

She could seek extension or renewal I think. She has a history of using the B 2 correctly that should help. However if she needs the B 2 for a business trip they may not grant it because she cant work in the USA.

The CR 1 visa will not be affected by the B 2.

[Boiler 45,654]

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