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Can I still travel using my B2 visa that is valid for 5 years, to take an exam, after applying for a spouse visa?

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D.va   0

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We are planning to have our wedding in my home country, then he will go back to the US while I stay in my home country while waiting for the spouse visa process. Meanwhile, I'd like to travel to take an exam that will allow me to get a job in the US in the future. Also I'd love to spend time with him. Even though it'll be a very short visit(about a week) because my job is very strict with time off. Would this be legal? 

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I visited the US during the process. Many of us have. There is a mega thread on the subject.

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On 4/5/2025 at 5:04 AM, Boiler said:

I visited the US during the process. Many of us have. There is a mega thread on the subject.

Except that the Trump administration changes everything.

No one is able to  predicate the future with this administration. 

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7 minutes ago, frange24 said:

Except that the Trump administration changes everything.

No one is able to  predicate the future with this administration. 

Each and every entry into the US has always been at the discretion of CPB at the border. That hasn't changed.

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I have never been able to predict the future

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On 4/5/2025 at 3:44 AM, D.va said:

We are planning to have our wedding in my home country, then he will go back to the US while I stay in my home country while waiting for the spouse visa process. Meanwhile, I'd like to travel to take an exam that will allow me to get a job in the US in the future. Also I'd love to spend time with him. Even though it'll be a very short visit(about a week) because my job is very strict with time off. Would this be legal? 


Yes, this seems to fall under the B2 visa. Officers can see you have immigrant intent, though, so ensure that you have sufficient proof that you entering on your B2 is a temporary situation by being fully honest about your purpose for visiting, having a return flight booked, showing other ties to your home country. 
It is a very short visit so there probably won't be issues but it can't hurt to be prepared. This has been the case under every administration.

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