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Travel to USA after I-130 is approved?

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kulayblue   1

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Hi everyone! My parents' I-130 just got approved yesterday and I was wondering if they would have problems getting in the US with a valid tourist visa? They plan on visiting me next month to see their new grandson - they already purchased their tickets and everything... They plan on staying here for 3 months and go back home to wait for the consular processing. Please advise. Thanks!

I-130 (IR-5) FOR BOTH PARENTS

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

09/17/09 : Mailed I-130 (through USPS Express Mail)

09/29/09 : Received NOA1 (dated 9/24)

01/21/10 : Received NOA2 (Petition Approved!)

NVC

02/04/10 : Received DS-3032 Packet in the e-mail

02/04/10 : Paid $70 AOS Fee and e-mailed DS-3032

02/06/10 : Mailed DS-3032 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/11/10 : Mailed I-864 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/16/10 : IV Bill Status Paid

02/25/10 : Mailed DS-230 Packet (through USPS Priority Mail)

03/01/10 : NVC received DS-230 Packet

03/12/10 : CASE COMPLETED

03/25/10 : Interview letter received (May 6, 2010)

04/27/10 : Medical - need to do Sputum Test (2 month delay)

07/13/10 : Interview

08/01/10 : Visa Delivered

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Cali Gal CPA   0

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I don't think there's going to be a problem since they have a valid tourist visa.

On a separate note, did they get their tourist visa before or after you filed their I-130 petition?

*** My Mom's N-400 Journey ***

05/09/2015 - Mailed N-400 application packet to the Phoenix, AZ lockbox

05/11/2015 - Delivered per USPS tracking

05/14/2015 - Check cashed

05/19/2015 - Received NOA

06/02/2015 - Biometrics Appointment

06/04/2015 - In line

08/06/2015 - Interview scheduled per USCIS website

09/11/2015 - Interview - PASSED!

09/18/2015 - Received oath letter

09/22/2015 - Oath Ceremony

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kulayblue   1

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I don't think there's going to be a problem since they have a valid tourist visa.

On a separate note, did they get their tourist visa before or after you filed their I-130 petition?

They got their visas a long time ago. They've been traveling in and out of the US for several years now. Thanks for responding! =)

I-130 (IR-5) FOR BOTH PARENTS

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

09/17/09 : Mailed I-130 (through USPS Express Mail)

09/29/09 : Received NOA1 (dated 9/24)

01/21/10 : Received NOA2 (Petition Approved!)

NVC

02/04/10 : Received DS-3032 Packet in the e-mail

02/04/10 : Paid $70 AOS Fee and e-mailed DS-3032

02/06/10 : Mailed DS-3032 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/11/10 : Mailed I-864 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/16/10 : IV Bill Status Paid

02/25/10 : Mailed DS-230 Packet (through USPS Priority Mail)

03/01/10 : NVC received DS-230 Packet

03/12/10 : CASE COMPLETED

03/25/10 : Interview letter received (May 6, 2010)

04/27/10 : Medical - need to do Sputum Test (2 month delay)

07/13/10 : Interview

08/01/10 : Visa Delivered

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jay-bee   0

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Hi KulayBlue,

Your parents are lucky to have tourist visas and they can visit you while waiting for the AOS.

Do you have any idea how long the whole process takes before they get the LPR status? I just filed my N400 and I can't wait to be USC so I can file a I-130 petition for my mother. Unfortunately, she does not have a tourist visa - and it is very hard to get one in PI.

Thank you!

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kulayblue   1

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Hi KulayBlue,

Your parents are lucky to have tourist visas and they can visit you while waiting for the AOS.

Do you have any idea how long the whole process takes before they get the LPR status? I just filed my N400 and I can't wait to be USC so I can file a I-130 petition for my mother. Unfortunately, she does not have a tourist visa - and it is very hard to get one in PI.

Thank you!

ejb, it can take anywhere from 6-12 months depending on your individual case. You can look at my timeline below so you have a clear picture of how long it's taking me to bring my parents here.

Good luck! =)

I-130 (IR-5) FOR BOTH PARENTS

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

09/17/09 : Mailed I-130 (through USPS Express Mail)

09/29/09 : Received NOA1 (dated 9/24)

01/21/10 : Received NOA2 (Petition Approved!)

NVC

02/04/10 : Received DS-3032 Packet in the e-mail

02/04/10 : Paid $70 AOS Fee and e-mailed DS-3032

02/06/10 : Mailed DS-3032 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/11/10 : Mailed I-864 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/16/10 : IV Bill Status Paid

02/25/10 : Mailed DS-230 Packet (through USPS Priority Mail)

03/01/10 : NVC received DS-230 Packet

03/12/10 : CASE COMPLETED

03/25/10 : Interview letter received (May 6, 2010)

04/27/10 : Medical - need to do Sputum Test (2 month delay)

07/13/10 : Interview

08/01/10 : Visa Delivered

 
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