Travelling on B2 while waiting for CR1 interview

[zerone55]

Hello,
Wanted to see if anyone has had any experience traveling to US on B2 visa while waiting for Consular Interview?

We reached DQ and waiting for my wife's CR-1 interview. She already has a B2 visa which was issued while I-130 was in process.

With current trend, we don't expect to hear about the interview before Sept and planning to travel to US for couple of months in summer.

[dysonrichard801]

It's not uncommon for people to travel to the US on a B2 visa while waiting for their consular interview for a CR-1 visa. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

First, if your wife's B2 visa was issued while the I-130 was in process, she may be asked about her immigrant intent when she enters the US. This is because the B2 visa is a non-immigrant visa and is intended for temporary visits to the US. If she is asked about her immigrant intent, she should be honest about her plans to immigrate to the US once the CR-1 visa is approved.

Second, you should be aware that traveling to the US on a B2 visa while waiting for a CR-1 visa interview could potentially complicate the CR-1 visa application process. This is because US immigration officials may question why your wife is traveling to the US on a B2 visa if she intends to immigrate to the US permanently. This could potentially lead to delays or additional scrutiny during the CR-1 visa application process.

Overall, it's possible to travel to the US on a B2 visa while waitin