Peddling immigration petition

[June_14th 0]

Can I apply for a tourist visa for with a pending immigration petition(I-130)?

[Just Paul 4,595]

6 minutes ago, June_14th said:

Can I apply for a tourist visa for with a pending immigration petition(I-130)?

Sure you can apply.  Success depends on your ties to your home country.   Some countries are "easier" than others. 

You would have better success applying tourist visa prior to spousal visa.

 

Please update your timeline and include you country for better answers.

Edited January 4, 2020 by Paul & Mary

[Dashinka 24,771]

I agree with @Paul & Mary, you can apply for a B2.

 

Good Luck!

[Crazy Cat 42,218]

18 minutes ago, June_14th said:

Can I apply for a tourist visa for with a pending immigration petition(I-130)?

In what country are you currently residing?

[June_14th 0]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

In what country are you currently residing?

I am currently schooling in Barbados but I am from Ghana.

5 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

I agree with @Paul & Mary, you can apply for a B2.

 

Good Luck!

Thank you!

[June_14th 0]

16 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Sure you can apply.  Success depends on your ties to your home country.   Some countries are "easier" than others. 

You would have better success applying tourist visa prior to spousal visa.

 

Please update your timeline and include you country for better answers.

Thank you for the reply!I came across a post on the internet saying a person with a pending immigration petition cannot apply for a B1/B2 Visa, also that they are always denied when they do apply.

[Just Paul 4,595]

Just now, June_14th said:

Thank you for the reply!I came across a post on the internet saying a person with a pending immigration petition cannot apply for a B1/B2 Visa, also that they are always denied when they do apply.

Technically when you have applied for a spousal visa you have shown immigrant intent.  To qualify for a B2 visa you have to prove you don't have immigrant intent.  So naturally those are opposites.

 

You can apply, but as a student in a third country and a with a pending spousal visa, it is pretty hard.   $160 and an application to find out.

[June_14th 0]

4 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Technically when you have applied for a spousal visa you have shown immigrant intent.  To qualify for a B2 visa you have to prove you don't have immigrant intent.  So naturally those are opposites.

 

You can apply, but as a student in a third country and a with a pending spousal visa, it is pretty hard.   $160 and an application to find out.

Please I am not awaiting a spousal visa, my petition was filed for by parents(I-130 petition for an alien relative)...))

Edited January 4, 2020 by June_14th

[Just Paul 4,595]

7 minutes ago, June_14th said:

Please I am not awaiting a spousal visa, my petition was filed for by parents(I-130 petition for an alien relative)...))

Sorry for the confusion. The I-130 is used for multiple visa types.   In any case, the B2 visa will be hard to come by. 

[June_14th 0]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Sorry for the confusion. The I-130 is used for multiple visa types.   In any case, the B2 visa will be hard to come by. 

That’s fine.It may be hard to come by but not impossible right?

[Canerican 242]

14 minutes ago, June_14th said:

Please I am not awaiting a spousal visa, my petition was filed for by parents(I-130 petition for an alien relative)...))

You have still been petitioned for an immigrant visa which shows immigrant intent. As others have stated you can pay the $160 USD and fill out the application, but it is unlikely as you have immigrant intent. It is possible but you have to show strong ties to your home country. If you are not currently in your home country it is going to be harder to get a tourist visa. 

Edited January 4, 2020 by CDN(ON)-USA(VT)

[Liam2021 587]

Yes , you can. With $160 for an application, you can try.

[June_14th 0]

10 minutes ago, CDN(ON)-USA(VT) said:

You have still been petitioned for an immigrant visa which shows immigrant intent. As others have stated you can pay the $160 USD and fill out the application, but it is unlikely as you have immigrant intent. It is possible but you have to show strong ties to your home country. If you are not currently in your home country it is going to be harder to get a tourist visa. 

I understand!Thank you for your response,I will give it a try.

4 minutes ago, H&T said:

Yes , you can. With $160 for an application, you can try.

Ok, thank you!

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

51 minutes ago, June_14th said:

Please I am not awaiting a spousal visa, my petition was filed for by parents(I-130 petition for an alien relative)...))

Are your parents citizens or LPRs? How old are you?

I managed to renew an existing B visa with an i130 in progress - it was a long time to go till I could get an immigrant visa, and I had a good job/ties to home to convince them I would only immigrate when my turn came. So it can be done, but as above, it will likely be harder applying as a student in a foreign country. It could partly depend which exact visa category you fall under though.

[June_14th 0]

7 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Are your parents citizens or LPRs? How old are you?

I managed to renew an existing B visa with an i130 in progress - it was a long time to go till I could get an immigrant visa, and I had a good job/ties to home to convince them I would only immigrate when my turn came. So it can be done, but as above, it will likely be harder applying as a student in a foreign country. It could partly depend which exact visa category you fall under though.

My dad is a US citizen and mom is a 10 years green card holder.I am 25 years of age and my petition was filed 3 years ago.

 I have about 2 more years of waiting and that is not a problem.

 

I am a medical student in Barbados and want to apply for a B2 visa for educational purposes.Most students in my school have been granted this visa for the same reason I want to apply, but I am somewhat concerned because unlike them, I have a pending immigration petition.