A.S

She can always try, and no harm will be done if she is denied. She doesn't sound like she has strong ties to Laos, and she has a pending immigrant petition, so it would seem chances of getting approved are slim, but you never know. There have been people on this board (albeit rare) who get tourist visas approved while having a pending immigrant petition. Good luck.

I understand that she don’t have strong ties to Lao only her 7 year old son and pending I-130 immigrant petition. I also don’t want her to experience denial on her very first visit to the U.S Consulate for visit visa; the denial could have emotional effects on her while she is waiting for her immigrant visa. Therefore, I will think very carefully before proceeding with visit visa. Thanks for the advised.

Hello to everyone,

I am very new to this site and I would like to ask for an advice about getting a visit visa for my wife. I am a U.S Citizen and my wife is from Lao & we just got married in March of 2011. Recently I petition I-130’s for her and my 7 year old step-son. We both understand that the process for I-130 immigrant visa could take about 1 year or more before she gets her visa from Vientiane, Lao. My wife is not currently working she is taking some computer courses. However, financially we are secured due to me being employed with good salary over $ 130K a year for a period of last 7 years. Therefore; I would like some advice or opinions should we just wait until she gets her immigrant visa or take the chances for applying the visit visa now so she can spend some time with me? Any feed backs are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Respectfully,

A.S

I recently filled an I-130 petition for my wife and 7 year old stepson. 2 separate I-130 $420.00 EA. 2 G-325a and have the mother print his name and write (Mother) next to his name, that’s all. Good luck!