B2 visa while I-130 in process

[Tommy&Toni 2]

Hi all!

While I understand that applying for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas contradicts itself, I was wondering if anybody can share their experiences if they tried that?

I do have evidence that I have no intentions of breaking the immi laws by staying illigally in the US on B2 visa but on the other hand having I-130 in motion is a big red flag for intentions of immigration.

And would an eventual B2 visa denial interfere with the CR-1 visa outcome?

Thank you!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

No, a B2 denial will not interfere with your Cr-1.

As to obtaining one, you'll need heaps of ties to Bulgaria to show at your interview. However, if you don't apply, you don't have the opportunity to be approved

Good luck

[kruz_patz 22]

Chances of rejection of B2 visa are more, since I-130 is under process. Typically immigration don't want and don't like....that people who have a purpose of visiting will get their status adjusted while being in usa.

B-2 means only visiting and coming back before I-94 stamped date. But now as you have I-130 in process, it may possible that you will get an approval when you are in USA, and than adjust status. WHICH US IMMIGRATION HATES...TYPICALLY...

I wanted to try for visitor visa but I never tried because of thinking I would just get rejection and I will be wasting money.

I know you have no intention of adjusting status being in USA. BUT IN THE PAST AND EVEN NOW, so many people does that, so by knowing that you have I-130 pending, they are more likely to deny B-2 VISA. The rest is luck.

I don't think it will have any impact on your CR1 process if you get denial.

Edited July 29, 2010 by kruz_patz

[Tommy&Toni 2]

Thanks, guys, for the input

[tea4two 0]

Didn't want to add another post, since my question is similar.

My fiance is applying to start school next year in order to prepare for when he's able to come over. We're getting married in November in England and we intend to apply for the CR-1 as soon as possible after we are married. In the meantime, if he's accepted to school, would it be possible for him to apply for an F-1 (student) visa either prior to or after we file the CR-1 paperwork?

Our concerns are similar - apply for the F-1 now, but I will be sponsoring him financially and USCIS might say that he's intending to immigrate on the F-1. Apply after the CR-1 and he might be denied still, since his immigration paperwork will be in the process. He'd love to start school as soon as possible (not to mention join me here in the states sooner rather than later), but we weren't sure if this might even be a possibility. The LAST thing we want to do is jeopardize the CR-1 in any way.

Just looking at some options - please chime in if you have any thoughts!