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Relative of green card holder wants to come for a visit

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Didier   0

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My wife is Russian with a green card. Her daughter who still lives in Russia and goes to the University wants to come for a one month visit in the spring. She intends to apply for an immigrant visa when she finishes her studies in a year or so.

Would it be easier for her to get a tourist visa if she has already applied for an immigrant visa (while the immigrant visa application is being processed) or is it easier to simply get her a tourist visa, have her vacation and let her return to Russia before she applies for an immigrant visa?

I can see arguments either way, but second guessing the INS is a tough game smile.png

Thanks in advance for any pointer.

Meeno1988 Apprentice

Meeno1988   1

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Egypt
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It's a case by case situation of course! and its totally up to the interviewer..
But i for one, got my B1/B2 visa while my F2A was still processing.. i understand that this is not the norm..

All my advice is let her be completely honest.. that is the best i can tell u..

USCIS
September 13, 2012 Filed I130
September 18, 2012 - NOA1
August 1, 2013 - NOA2 (via text/email)
August 2, 2013 - NOA2 received in mail

NVC
September 3, 2013 - Case received at NVC
September 8, 2013 - Received I-864 Bill (AoS)
September 15, 2013 - Paid I-864 Bill (AoS)
September 18, 2013 - Received Letter in Egypt notifying me to complete DS-260 (mailed September 3, 2013)
September 20, 2013 - Completed DS-261 (Online Choice of Agent)
October 1, 2013 - NVC emailed notice of receiving DS-261
October 2, 2013 - Received IV bill
October 2, 2013 - Paid IV bill
October 5, 2013 - Payment Approved
October 6, 2013 - DS-260 submitted online
October 8, 2013 - I-864 and IV supporting documents sent to NVC via snail mail
October 10, 2013 - AOS package entered into system for review
October 11, 2013 - Civil documents entered into system for review
November 6, 2013 - Checklist for AOS received via email
November 12, 2013 - Checklist Response sent via snail mail
November 14, 2013 - AOS checklist response entered into system for review
December 10, 2013 - Case Complete email received
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