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Thanks Aaron.

He has ties - job, property etc. Regardless, I am not interested in speculating if he can get a tourist visa based on these things as I already know that it is up to the CO.

I am wondering if anyone knows of any regulation that would preclude him from getting one while his I-130 is under consideration?

Thanks Mononoke! That is what I was afraid of when I saw that question on the tourist visa app. Anyone else have any experiences to share?

I have been reading up on the I130 process. My husband (now a citizen) is filing an I-130 for his brother who lives in Turkey. We understand that it will take 10+ years (priority date of 4/15/98 currently) for him to receive a visa. In the meantime will he be able to go to the consulate in Turkey and apply for a tourist visa and have a chance of being approved? Or, will they simply deny him once they see his answer to #36 on the DS-156 that someone has filed for an immigrant visa on his behalf? Anyone have info or experience they can share? Thanks!

When she gets approval for her green card. You mentioned applying for the SSN - you should be equally anxious to apply for the AOS and such after getting married. Good luck.

Don't open it - whatever you do. You need to give it to the officer at the POE. Congrats!

Actually I called the embassy and got our interview date. The letter arrived much later. I think it was in May and the interview date was set for August. They know the date within a week of receiving your information.

I always called - at 2 or 4 in the morning Central time.

I got immediate responses. Whenever I tried email it took forever. Good luck!