Husband visiting U.S while I-130 is being proces

[Atyree9 29]

Hello, this is my first post!

 

Today we received the receipt of acceptance for the I-130. I am a U.S citizen and I am bringing my Canadian husband to the U.S.

 

We planned a trip to Disneyland (in August 2018) with our whole Canadian family and now we’re concerned that we’ll need to cancel our trip. I’m pretty sure it will still be processing at that time since the application was sent to the Texas center and the wait time is at least 7 months.

 

Should he apply for a B-2 visa?

 

Would you attempt entering the U.S? What documents would you recommend him to bring when trying to enter?

Edited May 31, 2018 by Atyeee9

[Sarah&Facundo 595]

It is a similar situation although we were fiances at the time applying for the K1 visa, but my husband entered the US twice while everything was processing before we got the K1. He wasn't asked anything either time, but he did come prepared with documents to show ties to his country and proof of the return ticket showing he was just staying 2-3 weeks.

[ChrisJay11 31]

And canadians aren’t required to have a B2 visa while they’re visiting as tourists. Passport and/or certain kinds of enhanced driver’s licenses will work. More info here:

 

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/619/~/visiting-the-u.s.---documents-required-for-canadian-citizens-%2F-residents-%2F

[geowrian 22,337]

Applying for a B-2 would likely result in a refusal mid-process. But if you don't need a visa (i.e. most Canadians, VWP travelers, and those with an existing, valid visa), then visiting is permitted. Just carry your ties to return home. Canadians traveling visa-less usually don't face much scrutiny.

 

 

[Coco8 1,042]

Canadians don't need a B2! Just travel to the US as he would regularly travel to the US. Maybe take a letter from job saying he is taking a holiday and is expected back; but he is Canadian and Canadians come to the US regularly to visit fiances and spouses.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

While Canadians CAN apply for a B2 visa, no visa guarantees entry in to the US.  Only U.S. citizens are guaranteed entrance.

 

Travel with ties to Canada, why must he return to Canada and not stay and adjust status within the US?

 

Good luck 

[templeton 120]

Yup, many of us traveled to the US while our visas were processing. As others have said, be sure he brings some evidence that demonstrates his current ties to Canada and that he intends to return.