Visiting Visa While IR1-CR1 Is Pending

[oloyede777 10]

On Monday, February 10, 2014 at 6:47 PM, Hotter Otter said:

It also applies to CR1 people but we haven't had a general thread for it in this section which is why I created it.

I applied for a tourist visa last month to visit my wife for Christmas though CR1 application is ongoing. I was turned down, I was asked if I have kids, which I don't have. I was denied.

[Michael2017 368]

1 hour ago, oloyede777 said:

I applied for a tourist visa last month to visit my wife for Christmas though CR1 application is ongoing. I was turned down, I was asked if I have kids, which I don't have. I was denied.

 

Sorry to hear that, what is your nationality? 

Edited January 11, 2017 by Michael2017

[oloyede777 10]

3 hours ago, Michael2017 said:

 

Sorry to hear that, what is your nationality? 

Nigeria. 

[Dianalorena 1,153]

I lost my tourist VISA last year for a 4 day overstay (my fault, so stupid, ugh)  After months I re applied, got all my paperwork together (proof of income, ties to my country etc)  and got turned down for, you guessed it, the overstay.  Lesson learned! I can't afford to keep trying and we're starting the CR-1anyway. After reading all the cases of people being denied entry for a pending immigration process, I don't think my heart would be able to take it! 

[Michael2017 368]

2 minutes ago, Dilorena said:

I lost my tourist VISA last year for a 4 day overstay (my fault, so stupid, ugh)  After months I re applied, got all my paperwork together (proof of income, ties to my country etc)  and got turned down for, you guessed it, the overstay.  Lesson learned! I can't afford to keep trying and we're starting the CR-1anyway. After reading all the cases of people being denied entry for a pending immigration process, I don't think my heart would be able to take it! 

There are about 3 reports, as far as I know, in total on VJ for people being denied entry, and only 1 of them is at the Airport. So, I don't see why you say all those "reports". There is, generally no problem visiting during the period of the petition.

[Dianalorena 1,153]

Just now, Michael2017 said:

There are about 3 reports, as far as I know, in total on VJ for people being denied entry, and only 1 of them is at the Airport. So, I don't see why you say all those "reports". There is, generally no problem visiting during the period of the petition.

 

I know it's not impossible, it's case to case. In mine, it would be nearly impossible to provide the required documentation/proof of ties. I'm talking also outside of the forums, since I have read/heard from many other families

[oloyede777 10]

5 hours ago, Dilorena said:

 

I know it's not impossible, it's case to case. In mine, it would be nearly impossible to provide the required documentation/proof of ties. I'm talking also outside of the forums, since I have read/heard from many other families

You should start CR1 application now.

[Jorcruzina 15]

I just got back from my visit from the States. We are currently at the NVC Stage. I did get questioned alot at POE (Seattle) from the CBP Lady. Some people say that while you are at the NVC stage they can see you have a pending Application on the Screen. I do not think it is true. The only reason she knew i was married is because on my ESTA Application you have to fill in the Adress where you are staying. Of course i put down my husbands Adress and she looked at that and saw two matching last names, then she started asking me about my husband. 

I brought all the ties to my country but none of it was needed. She just grilled me with questions. The way she asked me, i felt like i was violating the law. None or less, i got through and left the day i was intending to leave. 

They also asked me why i am flying to the US at the Check in Counter of the Airline i was flying with. 

I asked her why it was relevant (just to see what she would say) and she told me that they have to ask that but since i said 'visiting family' and i don't look 'suspicious (bringing multiple Bags and Suitcases- i only brought one and a backpack for carry on) i was fine. She did make sure i had a return ticket. 

 

[Michael2017 368]

17 hours ago, Dilorena said:

JORCRUZINA, thanks for the report. How long did you stay at this time, and when was your last visit? Maybe it only becomes a problem if people visit with ESTA too long or too often?

[Jorcruzina 15]

19 minutes ago, Michael2017 said:

17 hours ago, Dilorena said:

JORCRUZINA, thanks for the report. How long did you stay at this time, and when was your last visit? Maybe it only becomes a problem if people visit with ESTA too long or too often?

Last time i visited was last christmas. I hate flying, so i try to make my husband come over here. The CBP Lady also asked me how many bags i have with me. So i advise everyone to not bring a lot of luggage so it does not look like you are moving. I only went over there for three weeks over the holidays, so not long. I was horrified of going because i was so scared they would turn me down. It was not a pleasant ride with the CBP Lady so be prepared for anything. 

[susanm26 7]

On 11/29/2016 at 4:37 AM, harryrasul said:

Hello,

 

 

 

 

I think my question might be related to this topic. I am currently a U.S Citizen who got married to my fiance(legally in the U.S) in October 2016 in the U.S . However my legal spouse lives in Singapore as she works there currently. I have been putting the paperwork together to file for her Green Card (CR-1) Visa however I am unsure how this will impact her entry to the U.S. She was initially planning to stay in Singapore itself after marriage till her green card got processed and I would stay in the U.S and continue living here. However, it is becoming tough on her and she wants to come to the U.S on her non-immigration visa that she has for 10 years but I believe the caveat for that is she can't stay for more than 6 months. I am thinking of putting her paperwork on hold till she gets here so at least we can be together for 6 months but is there another way she can stay on till she gets her green card or would she have to go back after 6 months?

 

 

 

 

 

Would appreciate any help or support in this matter

 

 

 

 

 

Much Thanks

 

 

 

 

If you have not already filed any legal paperwork for an immigrant visa, she should be able to enter the states and then you file for the AOS.

 

my husband and I married in July 2016 on his k1 visa. Unfortunately we were given wrong information and told he could return to Australia and finish his work contract and then we could file his paperwork. 

Unfortunately, when he attempted to return to the states on his ESTA, he was denied because he already had a green card application started. 

 

So so that is when we began the CR1 process and he is not allowed to visit again until it is completed ?

 

I see that most people are able to visit without difficulty, however that is not always the case. And now we must go months without seeing each other......so if that can be avoided, I would!

[hermank 34]

Recent service request has told us that my security check up is pending. I have a 10 year visitor visa to USA.  I wanted to know if it will be ok if I visit USA on pending visitor visa. It's quiet urgent for me to see my husband as he has lost his father last week.

please suggest.

PD 12/09/2015
 

[Michael2017 368]

Processing your green card will add additional scrutiny, but you can try and visit. Based on reports here, there is a 99% chance they let you in if you use your visa as intended and you follow all laws of a non immigrant visa.

Edited January 18, 2017 by Michael2017

[KierenHby 899]

2 hours ago, hermank said:

Recent service request has told us that my security check up is pending. I have a 10 year visitor visa to USA.  I wanted to know if it will be ok if I visit USA on pending visitor visa. It's quiet urgent for me to see my husband as he has lost his father last week.

please suggest.

PD 12/09/2015
 

How far along are you in the process; Timeline needs updating? 

You can try to visit, though entry will be up to the CBP. 

[susanm26 7]

Has anyone been denied entrance once and tried again with any success?

my husband tries to visit last October and was denied, he is from Australia.

 

i want him to try again but it is an extremely expensive chance to take....just wanting some advice....