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During CR1(Package 3) apply for tourist visa to USA

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Karee Grand Master

Karee   4,190

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My husband and I are living in South Korea as an expat .It's like I am in the CR1 processes (package3) and we want to go visit my husband's family during x'mas.Is it okay to apply for tourist visa during your CR1 is pending?

You can apply. You will have to show strong ties to Thailand. More than likely you'll get shot down. I'd just wait for the CR-1.

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Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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My husband and I are living in South Korea as an expat .It's like I am in the CR1 processes (package3) and we want to go visit my husband's family during x'mas.Is it okay to apply for tourist visa during your CR1 is pending?

You wont be issued a tourist visa; expecially with a pending petition. You certianly can apply. Getting an interview date will prove difficult. The interview will be easy because it will be denied.

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My husband and I are living in South Korea as an expat .It's like I am in the CR1 processes (package3) and we want to go visit my husband's family during x'mas.Is it okay to apply for tourist visa during your CR1 is pending?

Yes you can apply, and since you are living in South Korea, you would need to show strong ties to South Korea (even though you are a Thai national); however, the odds of you being granted a tourist visa with the immigrant visa petition pending are very low.

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natstered   0

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Yes you can apply, and since you are living in South Korea, you would need to show strong ties to South Korea (even though you are a Thai national); however, the odds of you being granted a tourist visa with the immigrant visa petition pending are very low.

hmm yeah, actually our CR1 process is kind of pending now because of my husband's jobs in Asia. It's like we will go to USA together and come back together.. So is it strong enought? what you mean by the strong ties? could you please give me some example?

Many thanks :))

Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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hmm yeah, actually our CR1 process is kind of pending now because of my husband's jobs in Asia. It's like we will go to USA together and come back together.. So is it strong enought? what you mean by the strong ties? could you please give me some example?

Many thanks :))

BKK is famous for being tough on tourist visas. However it looks like you will apply in Korea. Doesnt matter as the outcome would be the same.

Strong ties means you have to prove beyond doubt you will return to Korea. As a Thai citizen I dont see how you will be able to do that.

What reasons would you give to show you had to return? Keep in mind all people with any type of visa are considered intending immigrants.

Even if you somehow got a tourist visa you would probably be turned away at the POE. The moment you enter the USA your ties are to your husband.

Antje/Terry Contributor

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I think a returning husband to korea should be the strongest tie you could have. so maybe there is a slight chance going from there.how much longer will your husband stay in korea that you dont want them to issue the cr 1?

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Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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I think a returning husband to korea should be the strongest tie you could have. so maybe there is a slight chance going from there.how much longer will your husband stay in korea that you dont want them to issue the cr 1?

The same husband that petitioned for her to immigrate to the USA.

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Antje/Terry   1

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Well,i do not need a visa to go to the usa but we had the same situation.we both are living in germany and started the visa.now,my husband and i decided to stay here longer for job reasons.we took his and my contracts and they understood.i was so nervous but we had no problems.dont know if there is anything they can lose by trying.i just didnt need it.

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05/2007 Antje had to go back to Germany

10/2009 got engaged in TN

12/31/2009 got married

1/7/2010 I-130 sent

1/9/2010 I-130 delivered

1/13/2010 check cashed

1/15/2010 NOA 1

3/18/2010 NOA 2

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