Can US visitor visa be requested before or during CR-1 processing application

[Rujby 23]

Greetings all,

I got married last july. My wife is a US citizen and we intend to apply for CR1 at the end of august or the beginning of september. The problem is that I can not wait to see my wife because I miss her so bad. She will come back in haiti( my country)in november. I see that it is too long and I could not wait anymore. I want to apply for a US visitor Visa ( B1 or B2). Do u think I can do so? If yes, can I request the visa before I start the process or I can do it while the process is ongoing? Please advise guys. Thanks all

[san diego 407]

Legally, you can apply any time as long as you disclose in the B1/B2 visa application that you are married to USC. However, being from 3rd world country and considering that you have a wife in US you have no chance of getting approval for B1/B2 visa.

[Rujby 23]

Legally, you can apply any time as long as you disclose in the B1/B2 visa application that you are married to USC. However, being from 3rd world country and considering that you have a wife in US you have no chance of getting approval for B1/B2 visa.

Thank you Diego, I am sad now, no chance for me? I can t wait november,I'm suffering from her absence, she is as well.

[jarta 24]

Legally, you can apply any time as long as you disclose in the B1/B2 visa application that you are married to USC. However, being from 3rd world country and considering that you have a wife in US you have no chance of getting approval for B1/B2 visa.

i dont think he has NO CHANCE of getting approved. difficult it is but not impossible. he just would need to prove that he has strong ties to his home country. the wife thing definitely makes it harder but not impossible. if i were him i would go ahead and file for the CR-1 and then apply for the tourist visa. that way the CO might see it as - he is doing the right thing but he just wants to visit his wife while the process is going on. which i believe that's what he wants to do.

[amandas1216 8]

we all miss our husband wives get in line!

[san diego 407]

i dont think he has NO CHANCE of getting approved. difficult it is but not impossible. he just would need to prove that he has strong ties to his home country. the wife thing definitely makes it harder but not impossible. if i were him i would go ahead and file for the CR-1 and then apply for the tourist visa. that way the CO might see it as - he is doing the right thing but he just wants to visit his wife while the process is going on. which i believe that's what he wants to do.

It is IMPOSSIBLE. I highly encourage NOT to do this because it is a waste of time and more importantly MONEY. There is a 0 chance for an individual from 3rd world country to do it if you have US citizen wife. This is true for any country, even Russia. Ties will not work as he already hinting the intent to immigrate. It will not hurt your chances in the future if you are honest. So, if you really want to you can apply, just be hones. However you have absolutely ZERO chance of getting visa approved. Just don't give wrong ideas/suggestions if you don't know!

we all miss our husband wives get in line!

This is not nice! If I could give a good advice how to do it I would! It is just no chance in this particular case, unfortunately.

Edited August 16, 2011 by san diego

[Done--Really 331]

san diego can be a little direct sometimes, but you are going to waste time, money, and energy, and the outcome is 99% that you will not get a B1/B2 visa. Why not spend you efforts on something you can get--the CR-1. And you are desperate because you won't be together until November--are you kidding me !!

Edited August 16, 2011 by magical

[Rujby 23]

It is IMPOSSIBLE. I highly encourage NOT to do this because it is a waste of time and more importantly MONEY. There is a 0 chance for an individual from 3rd world country to do it if you have US citizen wife. This is true for any country, even Russia. Ties will not work as he already hinting the intent to immigrate. It will not hurt your chances in the future if you are honest. So, if you really want to you can apply, just be hones. However you have absolutely ZERO chance of getting visa approved. Just don't give wrong ideas/suggestions if you don't know!

This is not nice! If I could give a good advice how to do it I would! It is just no chance in this particular case, unfortunately.

Thanks all, that is sad

[Harsh_77 716]

i dont think he has NO CHANCE of getting approved. difficult it is but not impossible. he just would need to prove that he has strong ties to his home country. the wife thing definitely makes it harder but not impossible. if i were him i would go ahead and file for the CR-1 and then apply for the tourist visa. that way the CO might see it as - he is doing the right thing but he just wants to visit his wife while the process is going on. which i believe that's what he wants to do.

Does not matter however strong ties he shows, its nearly impossible to get a B1/2 while awaiting CR1.

Coz on one application you say you have no intent to immigrate, while at same time you have another application in line to immigrate to US.

Also lot of ppl have mis-used the B1/2 entered on it and then filed for AOS so CO is not going to approve B1/2.

[richardkorea2010 15]

I can say its worth a try. I am married to a US citizen. we got married last October, and I haven't filed my IR1 yet. We are both working abroad. I made an appointment for my B2 visa. I clearly stated that I am married to a US citizen. They asked me a few questions, and I just told the truth. I got my B2 visa(10 years), and I just returned from a trip to the US with my wife, and we went through customs really quick, No problems whatsoever.

it is definitely worth a try,

[Done--Really 331]

Haiti ain't South Africa, unfortunately.

[Boiler 45,153]

Not far off.

I have seen some really weird cases get Visa's, so definitely not impossible.

The only thing is definite, if you do not apply you will never know.

[Harsh_77 716]

Haiti ain't South Africa, unfortunately.

Other then that if you read previous poster comment he says him and his wife (USC) dont live or work in US they work out of US.

In that case he might get B1/2 little bit easily under benefit of doubt that they would return back where their jobs are and would not live in US.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I saw someone from Philippines get a B2 visa while I-130 was pending, so not impossible. The visa was single-use and expired in a few weeks, but it got her to the US for a few weeks, which is what she wanted.

[inloveVEN 46]

i dont think he has NO CHANCE of getting approved. difficult it is but not impossible. he just would need to prove that he has strong ties to his home country. the wife thing definitely makes it harder but not impossible. if i were him i would go ahead and file for the CR-1 and then apply for the tourist visa. that way the CO might see it as - he is doing the right thing but he just wants to visit his wife while the process is going on. which i believe that's what he wants to do.

I totally Agree, it's hard but not impossible. but you have to take into consideration that you have to pay the processing Fees and none can assure you the success, so you can waist your money in case they deny your B1/b2 path.

Edited August 16, 2011 by inloveVEN