B2 visa and Filing I-130

[pete_sf 0]

Hello,

Could you help me understand the I-130 process better? I'm still trying to get over the fact that my MIL was denied a tourist visa the other day and reading through the guides for petitioning a relative.

Anyway, my MIL will reapply for a B2 visa in March and I'm wondering whether filing an I-130 will affect the B2 application negatively? My now USC wife is contemplating on petitioning my MIL, but she also wants my MIL to get here soon hence the B2.

And how long does it take for a USC to petition a parent from the Philippines? Even an estimated timeline would do.

Thanks,

Pete

[Harsh_77 718]

100% your MIL's B2 would be rejected, if you file I-130.

That is same as mis-represntation, when you file for B2 applicant declares she has no intention of immigrating to US while her I-130 says other way - that she is intereted in immigrating to US.

[pete_sf 0]

100% your MIL's B2 would be rejected, if you file I-130.

That is same as mis-represntation, when you file for B2 applicant declares she has no intention of immigrating to US while her I-130 says other way - that she is intereted in immigrating to US.

That figures. The two categories contradict each other, non-imm and immigrant visas. Oh well, we'll just have to wait and see what happens with the second B2 application. Thanks, Harsh! We're just looking for options.

[pixie77 2]

They'll view your MIL as intending immigrant because she has a daughter in the US. I also agree with HARSH_77.

Why was she denied the first time?