Family/Tourist Visa

[Paps and Dawna 18]

Hi everyone,

 

If I pass my N400 interview and exam, I’m planning to sponsor my mother for a Family Visa. I understand that the whole process will take a while and was wondering if she could apply for a Tourist Visa at the same time. I was hoping to spend time with her while my husband is on deployment in 2021. It would be nice to have her around since I’d be by myself. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated

[Just Paul 4,595]

She should apply for a tourist visa now.  Once you become a citizen there is now another reason for her to not return home.

[Chancy 6,241]

31 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

She should apply for a tourist visa now.

 

Or when the US embassy in Manila resumes routine B1/B2 visa services.  Still no word from USEM on when that will be.

 

40 minutes ago, Paps and Dawna said:

If I pass my N400 interview and exam, I’m planning to sponsor my mother for a Family Visa. I understand that the whole process will take a while and was wondering if she could apply for a Tourist Visa at the same time.

 

I agree with @Paul & Mary that your mother should apply for a tourist visa asap before you become a US citizen.  Of course, she may still apply even after you naturalize, but it will be more difficult for her to convince the consul officer that she will not use the visa to stay and adjust status in the US.  Lastly, if she applies for a tourist visa after you file an I-130 petition for her, it will be close to impossible to convince the CO that she has no immigrant intent.

 

[Paps and Dawna 18]

On 10/7/2020 at 11:15 AM, Chancy said:

 

Or when the US embassy in Manila resumes routine B1/B2 visa services.  Still no word from USEM on when that will be.

 

 

I agree with @Paul & Mary that your mother should apply for a tourist visa asap before you become a US citizen.  Of course, she may still apply even after you naturalize, but it will be more difficult for her to convince the consul officer that she will not use the visa to stay and adjust status in the US.  Lastly, if she applies for a tourist visa after you file an I-130 petition for her, it will be close to impossible to convince the CO that she has no immigrant intent.

 

That totally makes sense. We will probably have to stick with the I-130 since my interview is this Nov 03 and there’s still no news from the USEM in Manila on when they’ll resume services. 
 

thank you guys!