Is travelling to the U.S. with pending I-130 visa possible?

[jOme 0]

Hello,

I am a U.S. citizen and my wife and I are preparing to send in her application for the I-130 visa. In about a month, we would like for her to come visit me in the States for the holidays and I was wondering if it would be possible for her to enter the U.S. as a tourist with a pending I-130 visa? Would that be wise? I've read some forums where some people advise against it and some that say it's not a problem, but any more information regarding this topic or experiences anyone can share would be greatly appreciated. She is planning on bringing with her proof of enrollment in school as well as a letter of employment from her boss and an ongoing lease for her apartment. A return ticket, we thought, would also help the case. Do you think this would help?

At the moment she has time off of school to work on her thesis paper and she would like to stay for a longer period of time. Maybe close to the maximum of 90 days that her visa waiver program allows. Would this matter to the immigration officer at the port of entry? Would this be a factor for her to be denied possible entry? Also, how would the immigration officer know my wife is in the process of applying for the I-130? Would he/she find this information out after scanning her passport? Or maybe through questioning?

Any help or advice would be great and thank you to anyone in advance!

[Old Dominion 26]

It will not affect the I-130 process at all. That set of proofs that she needs to return home may be acceptable, but if she has bank accounts and other evidence, all the better.

[FinnLove 0]

Just remember they can turn her away! Also make sure she's completely upfront about the reason for her visit if they do ask (and I'm only saying that because of your question). I'm not quite sure the bank accounts are proof enough-anyone can access bank accounts from anywhere.

Good luck!

[Malrothien 6]

She would need a letter from her employer of when they expect her back, copies of a lease/mortgage, bank accounts, things of that nature.

[nyrhythm 0]

Hello,

I am a U.S. citizen and my wife and I are preparing to send in her application for the I-130 visa. In about a month, we would like for her to come visit me in the States for the holidays and I was

Any help or advice would be great and thank you to anyone in advance!

DO you have a visiter visa in hand? If you have applied for I -130 , they will most likely will not give tourist visa to her. Relative of mine had already tried it and it did not work.

But if you have got the vis before mailing I-130 than it's different case.