Travel to US on a B2 while I130 is pending

[QuestionFromPhilly]

Hi,

I am a US citizen and have sponsored my mother's I130 application. She is planning to visit me next month. While she has previously visited me multiple times without any issue, this will be her first visit when her I130 application is pending

1. Is she allowed to visit when when her I130 application is pending ?
2. Will she encounter issues at immigration?

Anyone who had a parent travel in a similar situation could you please let me know how it went?

Thanks in advance!
Anxious in Philadelphia

[krypton9591]

Hi,

I am a US citizen and have sponsored my mother's I130 application. She is planning to visit me next month. While she has previously visited me multiple times without any issue, this will be her first visit when her I130 application is pending

1. Is she allowed to visit when when her I130 application is pending ?
2. Will she encounter issues at immigration?

Anyone who had a parent travel in a similar situation could you please let me know how it went?

Thanks in advance!
Anxious in Philadelphia

Please see my numbered answers below correlating to your numbered questions above.

1. It's going to be very hard for her to come visit, while many have done so under a B2 visa, if she mentions that you have filed for her to become a permanent resident the customs officer will more than likely put her on the next plane home. I would recommend

2. Yes

[QuestionFromPhilly]

Please see my numbered answers below correlating to your numbered questions above.

1. It's going to be very hard for her to come visit, while many have done so under a B2 visa, if she mentions that you have filed for her to become a permanent resident the customs officer will more than likely put her on the next plane home. I would recommend

2. Yes

Hi,

Thank you for your response! I think your complete response got cut off - what would you recommend?

Thanks

[Randomdude]

Hi,

I am a US citizen and have sponsored my mother's I130 application. She is planning to visit me next month. While she has previously visited me multiple times without any issue, this will be her first visit when her I130 application is pending

1. Is she allowed to visit when when her I130 application is pending ?
2. Will she encounter issues at immigration?

Anyone who had a parent travel in a similar situation could you please let me know how it went?

Thanks in advance!
Anxious in Philadelphia

See below:

1. If she's traveling on a B2 there's no need to mention an I-130 pending if she's not asked. I wouldn't encourage her to lie about it. In fact NEVER lie about anything to them because chances are they know if they're asking.
2. There is ALWAYS a chance she'll get pulled into secondary. Especially if she's from one of those country's the regime *ahem* I mean administration considers to not have our best interest.

[QuestionFromPhilly]

See below:

1. If she's traveling on a B2 there's no need to mention an I-130 pending if she's not asked. I wouldn't encourage her to lie about it. In fact NEVER lie about anything to them because chances are they know if they're asking.
2. There is ALWAYS a chance she'll get pulled into secondary. Especially if she's from one of those country's the regime *ahem* I mean administration considers to not have our best interest.

Thanks for your response! I will let everyone know how it goes.

Thanks!

[ansh_6p]

Can you please share what was the outcome. Was she allowed to enter or any difficulties or questions they ask. I have similar situation and looking for guidance.