Spouse with B-2 coming to visit F-1 holder

[mkndviji 0]

Hello all! I am a grad student in the US on an F-1 visa, with my program ending last week of Dec and OPT starting Feb 2023. My spouse already has a valid B-2 (tourist visa) which she got in 2018. Now she is coming to visit me here in the US and stay with me temporarily for 4 months (mid-March 2023). Although she has an approved visa,

• What should she be aware of/what documents should she carry when coming here to make sure the process is smooth at port-of-entry (border control)?
• Is this a valid use of B-2? We are trying to get an F-2 appointment after her return to home country (after her stay here)
• What other ties to home country must she show aside from residence and employment?

Any other points you can think of/any advice is welcome. Thank you for your help!

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

It’s fine, she should have proof of reasons to return home. Bear in mind though that while entry is usually granted  for 6 months, sometimes it’s shorter so I’d suggest an air ticket that doesn’t have large change fees in case she only gets 3 months. 

[mkndviji 0]

@SusieQQQ thank you for the response! That's a good point