temporary visa while I-130 is pending

[l3tranger 0]

I went to the Montreal consulate this morning to interview for a non-immigrant visa for the US while having a I-130 pending. Some people on this forum asked before that if getting another visa is possible during the journey, and according to answers from the consulate and my interview, it is possible, as long as you have a legitimate reason. They aren't harsh when it comes to giving visiting or travel visas, and definitely will approve work visas with your employer's invitation.

Anyway, I got a one-year unlimited entries visa to USA so I can finally go back and visit!!

[WantingMyHubby 0]

I went to the Montreal consulate this morning to interview for a non-immigrant visa for the US while having a I-130 pending. Some people on this forum asked before that if getting another visa is possible during the journey, and according to answers from the consulate and my interview, it is possible, as long as you have a legitimate reason. They aren't harsh when it comes to giving visiting or travel visas, and definitely will approve work visas with your employer's invitation.

Anyway, I got a one-year unlimited entries visa to USA so I can finally go back and visit!!

Wow, congrats You must be so happy! Are you from Montreal? Also, was it a visitors visa that you were issued? Okay, last question - did you get an interview quickly and was it issued on the spot?

This is just for my own curiosity. I was denied entry twice, so I think it's highly unlikely that I could get a similar non-immigrant visa to enter into the US for the next year

[MsZ 6]

That's interesting. It really shouldn't be necessary to get the interview and go that route but it must feel really great having a hall pass in case the border monitors decide to be strict.

We're still doing great w/my husband being able to cross seemingly at will. Hope that holds out.

Thanks for sharing that information.

[l3tranger 0]

Ok details:

I went in for an interview to see my family in the USA. Because my husband, parents and brother (who is also USC) are all in the USA and I live alone in Canada for school. They just asked for some school documents, my passport and my Canadian Permanent Residency card. The officer didn't ask me many questions, she just asked where my family lives in USA, and since I was issued H visa before for 5-6 years, she asked if I went back and forth between US and Canada frequently, and I said yes that I spend basically half a year in each country for the past 4-5 years or so. Then they issued me a visa on the spot, told me to come pick it up the next day after 3 pm. They issued me B1/B2 visa, multiple entries within one year. Hope this helps.

[Delicia 1]

My husband (a Canadian LPR) has a B1/B2 for the U.S. It was issued for a 5 year period. Just because he has this valid visa does not guarantee entry into the U.S. though. Be prepared for a turn around at a CBP officer's whim. Just a word of caution.

Grats on your visa!