Technically you can be eligible for another visa (i.e. B-2/tourist) in the meantime. In practice, this very, very likely isn't going to be issued with a pending K-1. But it's not impossible.
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Hi geowrian,
Thanks for all the info. The blood test did crossed my mind to request. But you just underscored that it will just be futile and i think I agree.
I do have B1/B2 visa which is good till 2022. And have been contemplating using it. But with all the forums i have read so far. I haven't read someone not getting deported back at POE upon being verified with standing immigration application. And you're right, SLEC said they submit my CXR findings to USEM as soon as they got the result. I am not sure though if they also did that on my negative AFB smear and it it still will be any help at all. So it adds to my worry, if I try to go there, will i be also get flagged down at POE for this and affect my visa approval too?
And also I also pray for your upcoming surgery to go well.