B2

[mariaslk 0]

Whilst waiting for my I-130 to be processed can I apply for a 6 month visa inthe meantime I think it's a B2 visa for tourists?

[SusieK 3]

Whilst waiting for my I-130 to be processed can I apply for a 6 month visa inthe meantime I think it's a B2 visa for tourists?

[SusieK 3]

Whilst waiting for my I-130 to be processed can I apply for a 6 month visa inthe meantime I think it's a B2 visa for tourists?

You can try however my husband did this also at the embassy in London and our I-130 was not even filed yet, he was quickly denied within five minutes, even tho he showed proof of work, home, etc, they just plain flat out said "strong ties to the USA" and denied.

You may be better off going for the VWP but again this will also carry the possibility of being denied at POE.

If you are denied the B2 remember something, if you do try to just come over on the VWP, you will have to mark the sheet for entry that you have had a Visa denied and more than likely will be denied entry to the USA and turned around to go home.

A good friend who is head of customs at JFK said to us, dont even try it, your setting yourself up for disappointment.....95% are turned around.

Good Luck as I have seen some stories here where people are able to visit on the VWP as long as they have enough documentation on them such as an ongoing job, copies of your immigration paperwork and also it just really depends on the Customs Agent at POE~~~~~

Edited February 4, 2008 by SusieK

[YuAndDan 153]

FAQ: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-application.html#4.6 (Applies to all spousal visas)

[Gemma12nel 1]

Also if you go to the embassy and get denied they stamp it in your passport.

If you wanted to try the VWP to save yourself a long flight try going thru Ireland as your POE.