Using a B2 visa while I-130 processing

[Rinehart 0]

Hi 

Looking for someone who may have been in a similar situation.

I was issued a B2 visa about a year ago but have not used it our circumstances changed and we were not able to use the B2 it was issued for 5 years I came to realize.

We have applied for an I-130 and hoping to visit family and friends nothing else will the B2 be denied on entry based on the fact that there is an I-130 processing?

Has anyone travelled using an B2 while having an I-130 processing.

Have significant ties back to my home country but scared that with I-130 processing is it a red flag.

Any help or guidance appreciated.

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

Many people visit the US during the immigration process after I-130 submission.  I would take evidence of the strong ties you have to home country and a copy of the I-130 receipt.  Here is a long-standing topic thread regarding visitation:

 

 

Edited August 17, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

were u married to USC when applied for the tourist visa?

did u tell the CO u were or would marry a USC?

u went thru long AP with ds 5535 because u previously lived in 2 other countries,  so ,  the possibility of staying and doing AOS may be questioned by CBP 

[Chancy 6,241]

2 hours ago, Rinehart said:

Has anyone travelled using an B2 while having an I-130 processing.

 

Here's another mega-thread with other people's experiences on the topic --

 

[Rinehart 0]

14 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Many people visit the US during the immigration process after I-130 submission.  I would take evidence of the strong ties you have to home country and a copy of the I-130 receipt.  Here is a long-standing topic thread regarding visitation:

 

 

Thank you I will take a look at the topic thread.

[Rinehart 0]

13 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

were u married to USC when applied for the tourist visa?

did u tell the CO u were or would marry a USC?

u went thru long AP with ds 5535 because u previously lived in 2 other countries,  so ,  the possibility of staying and doing AOS may be questioned by CBP 

Yes married to USC when applied for tourist visa and told the CO we were married.
Yes AP just under 60 days and was approved.
I understand what your saying regarding CBP questioning staying and doing AOS but that is impossible as have significant ties and duties to attend to in my country. Also the fact the I-130 is through consular processing so required to be in my country for that to be processed. 

13 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Here's another mega-thread with other people's experiences on the topic --

 

Thank you I will take a look at this thread also.

[SalishSea 17,828]

14 hours ago, Rinehart said:

but that is impossible as have significant ties and duties to attend to in my country

You don't have to convince us, you have to convince CBP.

 

Unfortunately, many others have had their plans "suddenly" change at baggage claim, so it makes it harder for those who legitimately want to just visit, rather than to circumvent the queue.

[Rinehart 0]

7 hours ago, SalishSea said:

You don't have to convince us, you have to convince CBP.

 

Unfortunately, many others have had their plans "suddenly" change at baggage claim, so it makes it harder for those who legitimately want to just visit, rather than to circumvent the queue.

Understand what your saying it is unfortunate that many others make it harder for ones who are actually just wanting to visit.

[SalishSea 17,828]

2 hours ago, Rinehart said:

Understand what your saying it is unfortunate that many others make it harder for ones who are actually just wanting to visit.

Totally agree.