Parent visiting while I130 is pending

[qjnl 4]

I submitted 1-130 for my mom earlier this year and my mom wants to visit for the holidays. She is coming in via visa free program so by default is 90 days stay but she only plan to stay for 30-45 days. Round trip tickets will be purchased.
Are there any concerns I should taken into? I’m worry immigration see she has an open immigration application and will deny her entry worrying she may overstay? 
Anything I need to prepare my mom for when she arrive at immigration/boarder control when she visit? 
 

[Timona 4,207]

No issue. 

Just be truthful with CBP. 

[sarahjourney 5]

I wouldn't worry too much. As long as your mom has a return ticket showing she plans to leave within the allotted time, and she can demonstrate she has reasons to return home like a job, family, property, etc, she should be fine. CBP deals with visa waiver visitors all the time who have pending family petitions. Just be truthful like Timona said - she can explain she's visiting you for the holidays but fully intends to return home and go through the proper immigration process. Have her bring any documents showing her ties to her home country just in case, but I'm sure it will be a quick, straightforward visit.

[Boiler 45,670]

VWP requires evidence of a return or onward ticket.

[qjnl 4]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

VWP requires evidence of a return or onward ticket.

Oh I didn’t know about that. It must be new.  I have always booked one way flight for her and never had any issue.  Thanks for the pointer. 

[Boiler 45,670]

17 minutes ago, qjnl said:

Oh I didn’t know about that. It must be new.  I have always booked one way flight for her and never had any issue.  Thanks for the pointer. 

I can only speak for the last 30 or so years.

 

Returns are usually cheaper.

[lovelybai 0]

Totally fine. My parents did that. But short visit should always prepare return tickets