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[HRQX 4,145]

39 minutes ago, Kanwal Haqqi said:

As far as Plan 2 is concerned, I read on one of the forums that some people have done this too and it worked out for them and it wasn't illegal.

Using a NIV that doesn't allow dual intent to enter the US while having preconceived intent to either adjust status or overstay is always illegal.

 

LPR status and even citizenship can be revoked for willful misrepresentation. I.e. If he tries to enter with a B-1/B-2 and CBP asks "What is the purpose of your visit?", should he lie?

Edited June 26, 2019 by HRQX

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1 hour ago, Kanwal Haqqi said:

@Jorgedig - Choosing Plan 1, isn't illegal at all. As far as Plan 2 is concerned, I read on one of the forums that some people have done this too and it worked out for them and it wasn't illegal. I was not endorsing any thing illegal. Plan 1 is what I recommend.

So you read incorrect information, and you are repeating it here.  Still incorrect.

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1 hour ago, Kanwal Haqqi said:

@Jorgedig - Choosing Plan 1, isn't illegal at all. As far as Plan 2 is concerned, I read on one of the forums that some people have done this too and it worked out for them and it wasn't illegal. I was not endorsing any thing illegal. Plan 1 is what I recommend.

 

38 minutes ago, payxibka said:

You cannot have a preconceived plan to use a nonimmigrant entry to gain an immigrant benefit.  If your circumstances change after arrival, that is a separate matter.   It is an important difference that needs to be understood. 

 

38 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Using a NIV that doesn't allow dual intent to enter the US while having preconceived intent to either adjust status or overstay is always illegal.

 

LPR status and even citizenship can be revoked for willful misrepresentation. I.e. If he tries to enter with a B-1/B-2 and CBP asks "What is the purpose of your visit?", should he lie?

There was a case a couple of years back when I was going through I-130 (I can't seem to find the link to the article) where a person was deported 10-12 years after entering the US and being on LPR based on marriage, when they were applying for Citizenship and some form of material misrepresentation was identified.

She was deported without a second thought even though she had 2-3 children here (and of course a husband).

Edited June 26, 2019 by Tanish

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*** Thread is locked as Op has received the appropriate answers. To clarify, planning to use a non-immigrant visa to come to the US and immigrate is fraud and is not condoned. Using a B2 visa for its intended purpose (visiting/tourism) is perfectly fine.

 

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