Posted by: Nav April 12, 2013
How to bring spouse to the US while I-130 is pending?
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Can she apply for a visitor visa?

Technically, she can apply any kind of Non-immigrant visa. Practically, its really hard to get approved. There is no specific form of documentation but she has to convince consular officer that she truly intends to get back to her home country after temporary stay in the United States. Basically, she has to show “STRONG TIES" with her home country.  If she has really high paying job, then that might help...

Probably there will be little chance if she apply as a single (not married, don't ever mention about her husband )

I strongly suggest not to even think about it. He already submitted I-130 which means he shared his date of marriage with US immigration. I am not sure whether USCIS will share the personal information with other agency or not but as soon as the case goes to National Visa Center ( NVC) , it will share whole information to US Embassy ( Kathmandu) and he better know what will happen with his petition. BIG time SCREW>>>>>

Any ideas??

There are still loop holes on the rule but it might not be worth it....if things do not go on her way then she could face criminal prosecution, including fines or imprisonment. If you don’t get REF on your petition, your wife should be her within 3 months after your citizenship.

Best bet:

 I know its hard  but PATIENCE is the best course of action. Keep in touch with her and brief her how the system works. as soon as you get oath ( Naturalization), call USCIS to upgrade your petition to CR-1...good luck

its not a legal advice.....just my personal opinion......
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