Family based Immigration advice needed
Aug 19th 2006, 8:32 pm
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Family based Immigration advice needed
Hi,
I am currently residing outside the US and I already have a 10 year B1/B2 multiple entry US VISA. My sibling will very shortly apply for a Green Card (Family based- 4'th preference) for me. Am not sure what'll happen to to my B1/B2 VISA the moment the Green Card application is filed.
1) Will the VISA get cancelled since I'm showing an intent to immigrate?
2) Will I be barred from entering the US (if at all my VISA stands cancelled) till the time I actually get the Green Card?
Would really appreciate if you guys could help me out on this...
Many thanks,
Bob
I am currently residing outside the US and I already have a 10 year B1/B2 multiple entry US VISA. My sibling will very shortly apply for a Green Card (Family based- 4'th preference) for me. Am not sure what'll happen to to my B1/B2 VISA the moment the Green Card application is filed.
1) Will the VISA get cancelled since I'm showing an intent to immigrate?
2) Will I be barred from entering the US (if at all my VISA stands cancelled) till the time I actually get the Green Card?
Would really appreciate if you guys could help me out on this...
Many thanks,
Bob
Aug 19th 2006, 10:29 pm
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Re: Family based Immigration advice needed
Originally Posted by bobs21
Hi,
I am currently residing outside the US and I already have a 10 year B1/B2 multiple entry US VISA. My sibling will very shortly apply for a Green Card (Family based- 4'th preference) for me. Am not sure what'll happen to to my B1/B2 VISA the moment the Green Card application is filed.
1) Will the VISA get cancelled since I'm showing an intent to immigrate?
2) Will I be barred from entering the US (if at all my VISA stands cancelled) till the time I actually get the Green Card?
Would really appreciate if you guys could help me out on this...
Many thanks,
Bob
I am currently residing outside the US and I already have a 10 year B1/B2 multiple entry US VISA. My sibling will very shortly apply for a Green Card (Family based- 4'th preference) for me. Am not sure what'll happen to to my B1/B2 VISA the moment the Green Card application is filed.
1) Will the VISA get cancelled since I'm showing an intent to immigrate?
2) Will I be barred from entering the US (if at all my VISA stands cancelled) till the time I actually get the Green Card?
Would really appreciate if you guys could help me out on this...
Many thanks,
Bob
Hi Bob,
My husband and I continued to travel for holidays on our B1/2 visas and then on the Waiver programe until our application became 'current'. We did not have any problems entering the US for vacations.
Just make sure you keep a good record (keep old passports if poss) of the dates and duration of all trips as you will need to note them on paperwork later on.
I hope you are aware of the waiting time - I know its long, but please don't be put off, as it's worth it in the end to finally be with your sibling(s).
Don't hesitate to PM me if you have any other questions.
Best wishes,
Heather
Last edited by Heather142; Aug 20th 2006 at 12:20 am.
Aug 19th 2006, 10:40 pm
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Re: Family based Immigration advice needed
As your wait is going to be 12/13 years ...
I would not worry about it yet ...
I would not worry about it yet ...
Aug 19th 2006, 10:51 pm
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Re: Family based Immigration advice needed
Originally Posted by Ray
As your wait is going to be 12/13 years ...
I would not worry about it yet ...
I would not worry about it yet ...
Correct me if I'm wrong though Bob. And sorry I can't answer your question.
Last edited by cinnabar; Aug 19th 2006 at 10:52 pm. Reason: spelling
Aug 20th 2006, 2:55 pm
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Re: Family based Immigration advice needed
Originally Posted by cinnabar
I think bob means, what happens between initial filing and "file current" (ie what visa do they need for those 12/13 years). He wants to know if they will be in a sort of AOS limbo situation where they have to apply for advanced parole to travel during all those years, be barred from travelling at all, or if they can just use their normal B visa.
Oct 25th 2006, 11:22 pm
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Re: Family based Immigration advice needed
Originally Posted by cinnabar
I think bob means, what happens between initial filing and "file current" (ie what visa do they need for those 12/13 years). He wants to know if they will be in a sort of AOS limbo situation where they have to apply for advanced parole to travel during all those years, be barred from travelling at all, or if they can just use their normal B visa.
Correct me if I'm wrong though Bob. And sorry I can't answer your question.
Correct me if I'm wrong though Bob. And sorry I can't answer your question.
Oct 25th 2006, 11:56 pm
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Re: Family based Immigration advice needed
Originally Posted by bobs21
Exactly, this is just what I meant. Can I continue to travel to the US on my B1/B2 during the period between initial filing and 'file current' ?
If you read the response to this thread from "Heather", you'll see that they did exactly this. They continued to use the B1/B2 until the visa number became current. So evidently it can be done.
Rene
