Visiting US on tourist visa during pending CR1

[Rachel Becker 2]

Hello,

my spouse is applying for the CR1 visa. We are currently living in Israel, but I am thinking of moving back to the US earlier. He already has a tourist (B2) visa and I know he can legally visit me but may be turned away at the boarder. Has anyone successfully visited their spouse living abroad in this situation? Especially for a few months at a time? 

[kya015 20]

Yep! My husband has a tourist visa and visited me twice. First time was before we applied and second was after NOA2 approval. He’s now been approved and we’re ‘impatiently’ waiting for his CR1 visa to get issued.

 

At airport immigration please ensure you have all docs/evidence (like school, employment, etc) that demonstrates he’ll go back to his country. And if you have your NOA1/NOA2 approval, show that too. Hope this helps...

Edited November 22, 2019 by kya015

[Rachel Becker 2]

Thanks!! How long were the visits? What type of proof of return did your husband provide ? 

[kya015 20]

41 minutes ago, Rachel Becker said:

Thanks!! How long were the visits? What type of proof of return did your husband provide ? 

A 3 week and 2 month visits. He was a graduate student. The officer didn’t ask to see the actual proof of being a student though but had it just in case. Officer believed him when he said it. Confidence is key, don’t look nervous otherwise they get suspicious.

Edited November 22, 2019 by kya015