mother sick, want wife to be able to see her (split topic)

[Lun292 0]

Hello,

 

I am a new user to this website and I'm looking for advice.  I am a US citizen and I filed an I-130 petition for my wife.  PD date: 12/01/2021 and the case started off in Nebraska.  Case went to actively reviewing 03/05/2022.  Since then I've chatted with a USCIS agent and they told me that my case is currently in Texas.  She is currently in her home country and has never visited the US.  We had a child together in her home country and I was able to claim him as a US Citizen.

 

I recently found out that my mother might have metastatic cancer and things aren't looking to good right now.  She has multiple fractures in her pelvis and can barely walk.  My mother will find out the results through a biopsy this week.  I am looking for the best way to bring my wife to see my mother as this a very serious situation.  

 

Right now I'm trying to plan this out ahead of time and weigh my options. Any advice or help would be appreciated on how to approach this situation.

 

Thank you

[JD2 55]

3 minutes ago, Lun292 said:

Hello,

 

I am a new user to this website and I'm looking for advice.  I am a US citizen and I filed an I-130 petition for my wife.  PD date: 12/01/2021 and the case started off in Nebraska.  Case went to actively reviewing 03/05/2022.  Since then I've chatted with a USCIS agent and they told me that my case is currently in Texas.  She is currently in her home country and has never visited the US.  We had a child together in her home country and I was able to claim him as a US Citizen.

 

I recently found out that my mother might have metastatic cancer and things aren't looking to good right now.  She has multiple fractures in her pelvis and can barely walk.  My mother will find out the results through a biopsy this week.  I am looking for the best way to bring my wife to see my mother as this a very serious situation.  

 

Right now I'm trying to plan this out ahead of time and weigh my options. Any advice or help would be appreciated on how to approach this situation.

 

Thank you

Does your wife have an existing B2 visa?  Or from a country that has ESTA?

[Lun292 0]

7 minutes ago, JD2 said:

Does your wife have an existing B2 visa?  Or from a country that has ESTA?

She does not have an existing B2 visa and is not from a country that has ESTA.

[JD2 55]

Just now, Lun292 said:

She does not have an existing B2 visa and is not from a country that has ESTA.

Then just have her come for a temporary visit on the B2.

[Lun292 0]

Just now, JD2 said:

Then just have her come for a temporary visit on the B2.

That sounds like an easier said than done situation. Do you think I actually have a valid case to bring her based on the information I provided above?

[JD2 55]

Just now, Lun292 said:

That sounds like an easier said than done situation. Do you think I actually have a valid case to bring her based on the information I provided above?

Why not?  Visiting family is allowed under a B2, as long as you intend to return.  Search this forum.  Lots of people have visited with a pending I-130.  Which country is she coming from?

[Lun292 0]

Just now, JD2 said:

Why not?  Visiting family is allowed under a B2, as long as you intend to return.  Search this forum.  Lots of people have visited with a pending I-130.  Which country is she coming from?

She is coming from Belize, Central America.

[JD2 55]

2 minutes ago, Lun292 said:

She is coming from Belize, Central America.

Bring evidence of her intention to return.  Most importantly, proof of employment and residence.  They could check her phone to look for signs she intends to stay.  Never lie.  It's definitely doable.

[Lun292 0]

She is not employed since she is caring for our 1 year child and he is still breastfeeding. I am supporting them.

[Lun292 0]

Thank you for your advice JD2! She will attempt to obtain a B2 visa.

[JD2 55]

1 minute ago, Lun292 said:

She is not employed since she is caring for our 1 year child and he is still breastfeeding. I am supporting them.

Alternatively, you could file an expedite request with USCIS, and then again with NVC after I-130 is approved.

 

Just now, Lun292 said:

Thank you for your advice JD2! She will attempt to obtain a B2 visa.

I thought you said she already had a B2 visa?

[JD2 55]

 

20 minutes ago, Lun292 said:

She does not have an existing B2 visa and is not from a country that has ESTA.

Sorry I missed the "not."  I apologize.  Likelihood of getting a B2 is very low after I-130 has been filed.  Try the expedite route or ask others here.

[Lun292 0]

2 minutes ago, JD2 said:

Alternatively, you could file an expedite request with USCIS, and then again with NVC after I-130 is approved.

 

I thought you said she already had a B2 visa?

I put “she does not”.

[Lun292 0]

19 minutes ago, Lun292 said:

I put “she does not”.

 

20 minutes ago, JD2 said:

 

Sorry I missed the "not."  I apologize.  Likelihood of getting a B2 is very low after I-130 has been filed.  Try the expedite route or ask others here.

Not a problem. We will try to expedite.

Thank you again.

[Ryan H 3,796]

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