Traveling to US after I-130 petition

[redglasses 1]

My husband will file I-130 at the US embassy Japan in a week.

My cousin suddenly decided to have her wedding in Guam in October,

and we are going to attend it if it doesn't cause a problem on our immigration process.

I am wondering if it is safe to travel to a US territorry with VWP after I-130 is approved.

I thought bringing the approval letter from the embassy,

proof of employment in Japan and a return ticket would be sufficient for an immigration officer at the POE to let me though, but if you have some more advice, please let me know.

Thank you for your help.

Edited July 29, 2008 by redglasses

[Justin and Masako 0]

There is no rule that says you can't travel on the VWP with an approved I-130, however it would be wise to bring as much evidence as possible proving strong ties to Japan. If both you and your husband live in Japan and your are actually doing DCF (as indicated by your filing at the embassy) that could help as well. Though I am not sure that this would be as much of a concern when dealing with a territory verses the actual US. Still, better safe then sorry. I would also bring along a wedding invitation.

If it helps any my wife came to visit me after our I-130 was approved and we didn't have any problems. Many people have done this and only a few seem to have been denied entry at the POE (which does not affect your immigration case, it is not the same as being deported though you will likely be asked about it at the interview).

Edited July 29, 2008 by Justin and Masako

[MargotDarko 0]

Also, as awful as it would be to be denied entry on the VWP, it wouldn't negatively effect your visa process.

[redglasses 1]

It's good to know it is not likely to cause a problem.

But I will bring as much as evidence I can.

Thank you.