Traveling to US on B2 while CR1 is processing

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

It's strongly recommended, but not required, by DOS to apply for a new visa: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html "I changed my name. Is my U.S. visa with my old name still valid?"

Like I said, I’d read they can be admitted with old passport and new one but hadn’t confirmed. 

Edited December 19, 2019 by Duke & Marie

[SalishSea 16,794]

My husband (fiancé) visited me on his B visa after the petition for our K-1 was filed, in fact he was here when we received the approval notice.  No problems.

[Sparkle Sparkle 913]

It is perfectly OK to travel on B2 while you have a pending petition. You might be asked to show your ties to your country at POS and if CBP is satisfied they will let you in, if not they will send you back. Changing your name as someone already answered :-

6 hours ago, Duke & Marie said:

7 hours ago, Paul&Anna said:

This is very good to hear! Thank you

Forgot to answer part B of your question.. any change in her legal name will require a new passport.. with a new passport I’m 99.9% sure she’ll need a new visa.. (although I have read addmitance has occurred if they carried both old and new passport, truth behind that I can’t confirm)..

 

I updated my passport to reflect new name and got a visa straight after marriage prior to submittance of CR1 petition just in case. Applying to a new b2 after submitting CR1 application makes it tricky when trying to prove you have no immigration intent during B2 visits, because CR1 petition suggests otherwise.

Will only complicate issues. It's best you try to travel on your present passport provided you not trying to circumvent your petition and immediately AOS because you will have to lie to CBP at POS to do that. 

[Naomi1984 12]

18 hours ago, Duke & Marie said:

Forgot to answer part B of your question.. any change in her legal name will require a new passport.. with a new passport I’m 99.9% sure she’ll need a new visa.. (although I have read addmitance has occurred if they carried both old and new passport, truth behind that I can’t confirm)..

 

I updated my passport to reflect new name and got a visa straight after marriage prior to submittance of CR1 petition just in case. Applying to a new b2 after submitting CR1 application makes it tricky when trying to prove you have no immigration intent during B2 visits, because CR1 petition suggests otherwise.

 

But like you said, you can always change name at a later date. Name change is totally up to you guys after marriage. 

I entered the US in October with my old passport containing my visa and my new passport with my married surname. No issues at all.

[Ryan H 3,791]

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