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Multi-entry B2, Secondary Screening, I-130 Pending
Hello,
Both my parents were issued 5yr multi-entry B2 visa. They entered US in Mar '09 (6mo stamp)for the birth of our daughter, and stayed until end of July '09. In Sept '09 they returned to US and left at end of Jan '10. On this visit at POE, they were pulled aside for secondary screening but was again given a 6mo stamp.
On the latest visit, they entered Mar '10 and went through 2ndary screening again, but was given 3mo with written "No AOS/EOS/COS". Prior to this, they have no intention to immigrate b/c they thought the B2 visa allowed them to come and visit their grandaughter as they wished (with in the 6mo per visit or whatever POE allowed). Neither them nor myself were aware of the B2 180 days rule at that time. It was after this incident, I did some searches and found that they will forever be "marked" for screening and possibly denied entry.
So, I (USC) then filed I-130 (for Consular processing at home country) for them in Mar '10 and they left US in Apr. On their return flight leaving US, they were question by CBP (yes, they were called over the PA during transit at ANC, the last POE) if they had plans to return to US. My parents didn't speak English (or not very well) answered No b/c nothing was planned at this time.
Questions:
1. Is it common to be inspected by CPB upon leaving US? What is likely to result from this?
2. Will the I-130/CP for permanent residency be impacted by their previous visits and subsequent inspections?
3. Will the pending I-130 impact their ability to enter US again with B2 should they choose to visit prior to the consular interview?
4. Will they be able to travel under B2 again (or obtain new B2 if necessary) regardless of the I-130/CP outcome?
5. I intend to file DHS-TRIP to understand the reason for their secondary screenings. Will this have any bearing to the B2/I-130/CP?
They have no intention to defraud USCIS/CBP and follow whatever instructions were given. Unfortunately all these hassle means the logical course of action is for me to petition to immigrate them to US.
Thanks in advance.
Chreers!
Both my parents were issued 5yr multi-entry B2 visa. They entered US in Mar '09 (6mo stamp)for the birth of our daughter, and stayed until end of July '09. In Sept '09 they returned to US and left at end of Jan '10. On this visit at POE, they were pulled aside for secondary screening but was again given a 6mo stamp.
On the latest visit, they entered Mar '10 and went through 2ndary screening again, but was given 3mo with written "No AOS/EOS/COS". Prior to this, they have no intention to immigrate b/c they thought the B2 visa allowed them to come and visit their grandaughter as they wished (with in the 6mo per visit or whatever POE allowed). Neither them nor myself were aware of the B2 180 days rule at that time. It was after this incident, I did some searches and found that they will forever be "marked" for screening and possibly denied entry.
So, I (USC) then filed I-130 (for Consular processing at home country) for them in Mar '10 and they left US in Apr. On their return flight leaving US, they were question by CBP (yes, they were called over the PA during transit at ANC, the last POE) if they had plans to return to US. My parents didn't speak English (or not very well) answered No b/c nothing was planned at this time.
Questions:
1. Is it common to be inspected by CPB upon leaving US? What is likely to result from this?
2. Will the I-130/CP for permanent residency be impacted by their previous visits and subsequent inspections?
3. Will the pending I-130 impact their ability to enter US again with B2 should they choose to visit prior to the consular interview?
4. Will they be able to travel under B2 again (or obtain new B2 if necessary) regardless of the I-130/CP outcome?
5. I intend to file DHS-TRIP to understand the reason for their secondary screenings. Will this have any bearing to the B2/I-130/CP?
They have no intention to defraud USCIS/CBP and follow whatever instructions were given. Unfortunately all these hassle means the logical course of action is for me to petition to immigrate them to US.
Thanks in advance.
Chreers!
