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Can I apply for B1/B2 Tourist visa (with my family for a US tour) while I have pending I-129f petition?

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Hello! I have a pending I-129f petition filed by my fiance in California. But me and my family want to have our tourist visa renewed since it expired in 2020 amidst pandemic and we only have the chance to apply for a new one now. My concern is that my application might get rejected. What's the likelihood of my b1/b2 visa application getting rejected?

For more info, my petition is in NOA1 so far. 

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17 hours ago, miesavbarr said:

Hello! I have a pending I-129f petition filed by my fiance in California. But me and my family want to have our tourist visa renewed since it expired in 2020 amidst pandemic and we only have the chance to apply for a new one now. My concern is that my application might get rejected. What's the likelihood of my b1/b2 visa application getting rejected?

For more info, my petition is in NOA1 so far. 

It is a case by case situation. 

Others have successfully received a B1/B2 with a pending K1 or spousal visa. 

This user managed to get a B2 visa to visit his wife while his I130 was pending.

 

As you have already obtained a B1/B2 visa, the embassy might view you as someone who follows the rules and won't stay and adjust (as you have demonstrated immigrant intent with the K1). 

My question is: did you apply for the expedite earlier this year? As that could lead them to deny you as you and your partner have shown you would like to move to the US sooner rather than waiting for the normal processing of the K1. 

Either way, a B1/B2 denial will not impact the K1. 

So, if you would like to try for another tourist visa- I would apply and then report back to us... as many need the encouragement to know it can be done. And if they are not successful it has no impact on the immigrant visa process. 

 
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