B1/B2 visa and I-130 application filing effects

[bubbu64]

Dear Sir

My younger brother who is a US citizen wishes to apply for a Family Category F4 , I-130 visa (GREEN CARD) on my behalf (elder brother in india ).

Meanwhile the elder brother would like to make a tourism related trip to visit the younger brother on a B1/B2 visa

Questions are as follows:

1. IF B1/B2 is already in hand and now younger brother applies for a F4 (GREEN CARD VISA) what are the implications that the person travelling on a B1/B2 visitor visa maybe denied to enter the US at the port of entry as the visitor has a F4 application pending?

2. What would be the best strategy? Apply for a visitor visa first and then ask the younger brother to apply for a F4 (GREEN CARD) visa? or vice versa ?

Thanks

[immihelp]

It is better to apply for B2 visa first and then apply for greencard under F4 category.

When he enters the US on B2, his intentions must be as a tourist/visitor and he must intend to go back within the allowed time frame.