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Applying for B1 while I-129 is processing

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My I-129 is currently under Premium Processing, the 15 days window will end in 10 days, but I have to be in the U.S. for an important business meeting very soon (just meetings - so no work visa required) and can't afford to wait 10 days + appointment delay + post delay (for passport), and I'm thinking about picking a B1 interview at my embassy right now (should be fairly easy).

 

I did not mention any I-94 on my I-129, would it cause any problem if the USCIS officer treating my I-129 saw that I entered the U.S. on a new B1 while my case was processing?

As for the interview part, I have documentation of my meetings, I should be able to prove them my sincerity with no issue, I am just afraid for my pending I-129.

 

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It shouldn't be a problem because their system will likely have the info on when you applied for the B1, which is after the submission of I-129F. On top of that, date of issuance will be on the B1 itself in your passport and the new I-94 will show your entry date. Everything will point to the B1 application and entry after I-129F filing.

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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3 minutes ago, romeo9 said:

Thanks for your quick reply. 

 

Since I am applying for a nonimmigrant work visa, won't the USCIS officer think I am trying to "cheat the system" by getting a B1?

They might not give you the B1 if you're not able to convince them that you're really going there for work. It's 50/50. Can't be sure till you try to obtain one.

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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5 hours ago, romeo9 said:

 

Since I am applying for a nonimmigrant work visa, won't the USCIS officer think I am trying to "cheat the system" by getting a B1?

It'll be up to you to convince the officer you're not trying to game the system with a B1. Not USCIS, but the embassy CO. 

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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