Visiting on tourist visa during process, or waiting with filing? (split)

[harryrasul 0]

Hello,

I think my question might be related to this topic. I am currently a U.S Citizen who got married to my fiance(legally in the U.S) in October 2016 in the U.S . However my legal spouse lives in Singapore as she works there currently. I have been putting the paperwork together to file for her Green Card (CR-1) Visa however I am unsure how this will impact her entry to the U.S. She was initially planning to stay in Singapore itself after marriage till her green card got processed and I would stay in the U.S and continue living here. However, it is becoming tough on her and she wants to come to the U.S on her non-immigration visa that she has for 10 years but I believe the caveat for that is she can't stay for more than 6 months. I am thinking of putting her paperwork on hold till she gets here so at least we can be together for 6 months but is there another way she can stay on till she gets her green card or would she have to go back after 6 months?

Would appreciate any help or support in this matter

Much Thanks

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

***** Post split from other thread by other member- please make your own thread for your own question *****

Op, your case is different because your wife wants to visit while the process is going on. This is allowed, as long as she returns after the stay given to her by CBP (usually 6 months, but may be less), and then does the medical and interview at home. The reason the other poster's husband was denied at the airport is because they wanted to use their tourist visa to immigrate and stay in the USA, and that is visa fraud.

For visiting, see our megathread here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/479894-yes-you-can-visit-ir1-cr1-version/