Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

Travel from the UK to the US during I130 application

My parents are in the I-130 process

(with us as US Citizens sponsoring

them to come over from the UK) and

I want to know if they can visit us in

the USA during this process (not to

live, just to visit)? They would make

sure they are back for

interviews/medicals and the physical

processing of the visa etc.


Asked on 7/30/08, 5:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Travel from the UK to the US during I130 application

They can come over if they are able to get authorization, which might be difficult because of the pending I-130. When dealing with immigration issues, you really need to adjust your focus so you can put up with the short-term inconvenience in exchange for the future benefits.

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Answered on 8/01/08, 10:25 am
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Travel from the UK to the US during I130 application

Technically, the law does not bar them from getting a tourist visa; practically speaking however, it is unlikely that the consulate will give them one. A pending I130 almost instantly negates the 'temporary' intent required for a tourist visa.

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Answered on 7/30/08, 5:20 pm


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