Jump to content
Md_Sri

Can I apply for B1 (travel visa) when L1B is in progress?

By Md_Sri in Work Visas

 Share

3 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Md_Sri Newbie

Md_Sri   0

Posted
Timeline
Posted

Hi All,

 

My L1B Individual petition is in progress (RFE stage). Since this is expected to take some time, I would like to apply for B1 (tourist) visa to pay a short visit to my husband in US (I am recently married and unable to apply for dependent (H4) visa now since his H1B is expiring in 3 months time and is under renewal processing). 

I would like to know whether there will be any complications in B1 approval if I apply now (due to L1 which is in progress or my husband's visa status). 


Thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WeGuyGal Proficient

WeGuyGal   1,052

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Timeline
Posted

You can certainly apply.. many applicants try the b2 loophole to circumvent the wait associated with L/H RFEs. B2ers with a US spouse usually decide against returning to their home country and instead chose to COS. You can expect the US embassy folks to be aware of this. 

 

FYI, tourist visa is B2. 

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,525

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
 Timeline
Posted

Agree you can certainly apply.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...