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Can I still use my old but still valid B1B2 visa to visit US after filing I-130?

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Lavender7   32

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Greetings dear VJ members,

I still have a valid B1B2 visa in my old passport (I've changed my last name, took my husbands last name), which is still valid as well.

My husband is USC living with me in my home country for about 2 years now. We want to visit his family this fall and stay for about a month or less. We are planning to file I-130 this October.

My questions are:

1. Would my tourist visa still be valid to use after I apply for my Green Card? Considering the fact, that both my passport with my maiden name and B1B2 visa in it , still haven't expired yet. I got my new passport little while ago with my husbands last name. I would present both my old and new passports and marriage certificate and all the documents proving and showing the reason why I changed my last name etc. at the border.

2. Maybe I should wait to file the petition and do it after the visit ?

3. Would I have to get a brand new B1B2 since my current one is in my old passport?

Or should I give up the plan of visiting the States before I actually get approved my Green Card?

I would greatly appreciate your knowledge on this matter.

Thegirl Proficient

Thegirl   225

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The first pinned thread addresses this.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/479894-yes-you-can-visit-ir1-cr1-version/

Yes you can visit with both passports. You don't need a new tourist visa.

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inloveVEN   46

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Hello

yes you can travel using both passports, just as an advice, bring with you your marriage certificate, sometimes you need to explain. Travelling while an i130 is ok, but you should bring documentation that explain by itself that you have strong ties. It should not be a problem, but who knows so better bring your paper with you

 
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