Petition for Mother In Law

[sheraz 0]

My spouse is a US citizen. My mother in law is here on a visit visa. My wife is filing a petition for her. She wants to go back and do consular processing overseas. Does her visa end when she goes back or can she come back for visit even while her petition is being processed.

[marriedtomrg 141]

She can visit for as long as her visitor visa is valid. However, she must demonstrate strong ties to her home country if she would like to visit again while her petition is ongoing.

My spouse is a US citizen. My mother in law is here on a visit visa. My wife is filing a petition for her. She wants to go back and do consular processing overseas. Does her visa end when she goes back or can she come back for visit even while her petition is being processed.

[sheraz 0]

She can visit for as long as her visitor visa is valid. However, she must demonstrate strong ties to her home country if she would like to visit again while her petition is ongoing.

Thanks for the information. Just a followup. If her visa is valid, does she have to show non immigrant intent to visit at US port of entry

[marriedtomrg 141]

Of course, that goes without saying.

[Ariane15 1]

Thanks for the information. Just a followup. If her visa is valid, does she have to show non immigrant intent to visit at US port of entry

My visitor visa expires in 2015 but I have been told by my US lawyer and also by the USCIS officer before leaving US for consular processing that I might be denied entry in US while my case is being processed. If your mother in law is in US , it is better to adjust her status while in US instead of going back and wait till her visa is approved to come back.Hope this might help.