Applying for renewal of b1/b2 after withdrawing GC application.

[123help 0]

Long story short, lived in the US on and off for 6 years under a TN visa, have had valid b1/b2 all my life (Mexicans can renew every ten years)- not sure if this is important for later.

2020 married an American citizen, got laid off, began paperwork for adjustment of status (TN to GC), because of backlogs we got to biometrics, employee card and travel card until i decided to get divorced, so we never interviewed. While married and waiting for interview i got employment card and got a tech job (high paying)

Added details my spouse was manipulative and acting like they owned me, threatening for everything or they would divorce me, didn’t want to keep being mistreated so got a divorce, chatted with my employer who decided they wanted for me to keep working even remotely outside of the country and i submitted a letter to uscis withdrawing my GC.

I have been out of the US for almost a year, my work wants me to come for a 2 day retreat in the US, i need to renew my b1/b2 visa and will plan to visit for retreat and not work.

Will i get questioned for all of the before, anything i should be aware of at b1/b2 appointment or port of entry?

I work remotely for a US company and don't own property at home but can show family ties, etc. Been trying to do it all th right way, so any help is appreciated. 

I may be overthinking but any help is appreciated if u have been through that

[Boiler 46,053]

When is the retreat, takes to time to get an interview.

[123help 0]

@Boiler i have the interview schedule for sept, retreat is october (would fly for 3 days). I guess i am more curious if there is anything i should be aware of, or if my whole situation may raise more questioning and what type of backup doc i should have? 

[Boiler 46,053]

Unusual for documents to be asked for, but I would take what you have just in case.

[arken 4,197]

You AOS filing while in the US may affect the B1 visa decision for sure. Only the CO can tell how he feels. You have already shown the immigrant intent.

 

In any case bring all the required documents especially the invitation and the plan of your stay and such. Your initial B1/b2 was likely based on B2 visa application which usually don't require much. This time you'll be applying for B1 visa which will require those documents from the organizer which is your employer.

[MaxP22 186]

Previous immigration intent, lack of ties to home country, tie to the US (working remotely), your chances do not look that good, I would not be surprised if you are denied.

 

Documents are not usually looked at but in your case I would bring whatever you have from your company about this 'retreat'...

[Mike E 11,742]

58 minutes ago, MaxP22 said:

Previous immigration intent, lack of ties to home country, tie to the US (working remotely), your chances do not look that good, I would not be surprised if you are denied.

 

Documents are not usually looked at but in your case I would bring whatever you have from your company about this 'retreat'...

Agreed.  My understanding is that DoS and CBP are unhappy when workers try to adjust status while holding TN-1.  My impression is that if you file I-485 on a TN-1  you had better see it through to the end.  
 

I hope I am wrong.