Pending USC I-130 for my sisters who are over 21, Can they visit the US prior to the process being complete????

[Kenzo 0]

Hello I need advise and suggestions please. My dad who is now a US Citizen petitioned for my sisters using the I-130 form, he filed May 2010, the application is still pending and from the rate the Visa Bulletin is moving for Category F1 it will take additional 6years before they can arrive at the US I think. I will like to know if they can visit the United States with the application pending and how can they go about it.

Can they apply for a Tourist Visa (B1/B2) or which Visa type should they apply for?

My sisters are both working in Nigeria and one of them already have kids. My parents, younger sister and I have been in the US now since 2006, and both of my sisters have been unable to come visit.

Will appreciate all the suggestions I can get, especially from people in the same predicament as us.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

A b1/b2 visa is the one that comes to mind the problem being it is VERY difficult for someone with relatives living in the US to prove that they are compelled to leave after the visa. They can continue to try sometime they may be lucky I know people with 8 denials before they get a visa ( and others with more denials and still no visa )

[Kenzo 0]

Thanks for the response. My other question is, hope multiple denials wouldn't affect their I-130 application?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

no it has no affect on the I130 as long as they didn't lie on the prior forms . I have seen people tripped out by lying about marital status or playing funny by applying under different names ( I guess they forgot to order new fingerprints with their fake passport)

[aaron2020 11,651]

They can apply for visitor visas.

As long as they do not lie, visitor visa denials will not affect their immigration petitions.

If they lie during the visitor visa process, their immigration petitions may be denied.

If they do get the visitor visas, they can visit. If they violate the terms if their visitor visas by illegally working or overstaying, then their immigration petitions would be denied.

[Kenzo 0]

Okay thanks, will go ahead and try that and hope for the best.

[jkelly07 120]

you can try if you have good ties Nigeria is tough for b/2 visits be prepared for denial you won't get any refund from the fee. I wish you luck.