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Beneficiary spouse traveling on VWP passport while awaiting I-130 application approval?

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I’m a US citizen and my spouse (beneficiary) is from Argentina but is eligible for an Italian passport, which in theory would allow her to visit the US with only an ESTA (VWP country). My question is, would this present issues with the processing of the application? Would she need to prove intent to return to her country beyond having a return ticket even though it’s not a travel visa? 
 

The other concern is that she’d be traveling with our newborn baby who has my last name (different from hers), so she’ll need a letter of consent to travel with the baby which would presumably indicate that she’s traveling to the US to visit her US citizen spouse. The last thing we want is for them to be turned away at the airport in the US. 

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17 minutes ago, Captkanga said:

Would she need to prove intent to return to her country beyond having a return ticket even though it’s not a travel visa? 

It would be highly advised to be prepared to show strong ties to her country.  Having a spouse inside the US, likely, a difficult obstacle to overcome. 

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19 minutes ago, Captkanga said:

The last thing we want is for them to be turned away at the airport in the US. 

It is definitely possible since all visitors are already assumed to have the intent to stay. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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16 minutes ago, Captkanga said:

My question is, would this present issues with the processing of the application?

Many people visit the US during the process without issues. 

 

16 minutes ago, Captkanga said:

Would she need to prove intent to return to her country beyond having a return ticket even though it’s not a travel visa?

It’s still a non-immigrant travel program. Yes, she should absolutely carry proof of ties that would compel her to return should she be asked for it by CBP. 

 

18 minutes ago, Captkanga said:

The last thing we want is for them to be turned away at the airport in the US. 

In reality only US citizens and maybe Green card holders are guaranteed entry in to the US.

 

 

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