IR1 application pending visit visa possible?

[uzair_tx 3]

Hi everyone

Thank you to all who are taking the time to read the question and big thanks if you are able to provide any helpful insight\information.

 

So I submitted the I-130 for my wife and currently it says that it states is the Application is currently being reviewed by the USCIS.  I was wondering would it possible at this time to have my wife apply for a visit visa in the US and come to the US; additionally is she did apply and was given a visit visa would it impact the I-130 submitted for her in a negative way.

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Dan and Akari 43]

 

[Boiler 45,346]

Nonimmigrant Visa Type	Appointment Wait Time
Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J)	1 Calendar Day
Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q)
Interview Required Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D)
Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2)	248 Calendar Days

[pushbrk 12,821]

Chances of the Pakistani spouse of a US Citizen, obtaining a visitor visa during an immigrant visa process, are worse than slim or none.  They are simply NONE.  You'll be doing the visiting.  Best case, maybe you meet in third country.

[uzair_tx 3]

Thanks everyone who responded with info I really do appreciate it. 

 

Follow up question if my spouse (who I am sponsoring) moves to another country UAE can we move her case to the embassy in the UAE and would that speed up the process in any way?

 

Thanks

[Boiler 45,346]

On what basis will she be in the UAE?

[uzair_tx 3]

A residents permit for the UAE.

[uzair_tx 3]

a residents permit is essentially like a green card for the UAE i believe.

[Boiler 45,346]

That should be good, do not forget the Police Certificate for UAE

[uzair_tx 3]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

That should be good, do not forget the Police Certificate for UAE

Of course.

So to make sure I am correct in my understanding.  

With her being on a residents permit in the UAE I should be able to move her case to the UAE embassy.  Since the UAE embassy doesnt appear to have the backlog issue tht the Pakistan embassy does then the US Embassy in the UAE should be able to give her an earlier interview date.

 

Follow up question, I have already submitted her I-130 how do move her case to the UAE US Embassy?

Second follow up question, her having a UAE residents permit should not have any impact on her I-130 application correct?  I dont recall them asking about it anywhere on the I-130.

 

Thank you 

[Boiler 45,346]

I have seen people move it at NVC, I would contact USCIS now and check they heave the new location when it gets toi NVC.

 

Between the two it is a no brainer.

[uzair_tx 3]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I have seen people move it at NVC, I would contact USCIS now and check they heave the new location when it gets toi NVC.

 

Between the two it is a no brainer.

@boiler Thank you so much for your response.  Due to the embassy appointment wait time for Pakistan taking longer than the time for the I-130 to be approved I am with you it is a no brainer to move her app to the US Embassy in the UAE.  Ill reach out to the USCIS and see about updating her residence.

 

Ill share my experiences as I have updates to share.

[Boiler 45,346]

There are a few Consulates I would avoid if possible, Islamabad absolutely. Lagos, CDJ probably, Casablanca, Cairo all come to mind.

[uzair_tx 3]

11 minutes ago, Boiler said:

There are a few Consulates I would avoid if possible, Islamabad absolutely. Lagos, CDJ probably, Casablanca, Cairo all come to mind.

Got it thanks @Boiler

 

 

I dont remember there being anything on the I -130 asking if she has a residents permit or permanet residencey for another country am I wrong?  Even if she does have a PR for another country I would think it makes no difference to her I-130 application except the embassy the NVC would send her applicaiton\interview info.

[Boiler 45,346]

She is a resident, all is good.