Tourist Visa Application while H1b in progress

[KanishQ]

Hi - I have applied for HNSC (H1B - Non Subject To CAP) and the application is pending with my Company for review before it gets submitted to USCIS. This application is submitted in Regular Mode, so I believe it will take many months to know the response from USCIS. Therefore, due to some urgency to travel to USA, I was thinking to apply Tourist Visa also as that will be quick. My question is, will I be able to start Tourist Visa processing meanwhile when the H1B application is still in progress?

Basically two applications will be submitted with USCIS - one will be my Tourist Visa and another will be HNSC. Will there be a problem? Will USCIS reject if there are two applications?

[Provence]

Can apply for a tourist visa at ANY time; handled by DoS. Has nothing to do with an H1b petition; handled by USCIS. Urgency for a tourist visa comes off as fishy. Noah has a point. 

[KanishQ]

Thanks Noah and Provence. Why I mentioned urgency is because I was staying in US with my husband but need to leave the country as my h1 - extension had no response even after 240days. Recently the response came as denial. My company has reapplied h1-B for me as I was working for US client. I was looking for B1/B2 visitor visa which will help me to attend the client meetings as well as I can bring my important belongings from my home in US. So, it should be fine right if I apply for B1/B2 Visa to serve my purpose?

[xTDx]

4 hours ago, Tannistha said:

Thanks Noah and Provence. Why I mentioned urgency is because I was staying in US with my husband but need to leave the country as my h1 - extension had no response even after 240days. Recently the response came as denial. My company has reapplied h1-B for me as I was working for US client. I was looking for B1/B2 visitor visa which will help me to attend the client meetings as well as I can bring my important belongings from my home in US. So, it should be fine right if I apply for B1/B2 Visa to serve my purpose?

You can try and presents your facts in front of the CO and see if he or she buys it. 

IMO, B1/B2 seems like a desperate attempt at this point. And for B1/B2 the CO can simply deny your application on a slightest hint of any such intentions.  You should wait for your h1b petition to get approved and then get h1b visa stamped if you already do not have one. You can ask your employer to file the petition to USCIS in premium if eligible. Your choice.

[Provence]

12 hours ago, Tannistha said:

Thanks Noah and Provence. Why I mentioned urgency is because I was staying in US with my husband but need to leave the country as my h1 - extension had no response even after 240days. Recently the response came as denial. My company has reapplied h1-B for me as I was working for US client. I was looking for B1/B2 visitor visa which will help me to attend the client meetings as well as I can bring my important belongings from my home in US. So, it should be fine right if I apply for B1/B2 Visa to serve my purpose?

So you want the CO to believe you be granted a B2 visa and you will return to your country with your belongings?  Ha and ha! Client meetings eh?  When in fact all you would do is COS to an H1b. 

[JoeF]

14 hours ago, Tannistha said:

Thanks Noah and Provence. Why I mentioned urgency is because I was staying in US with my husband but need to leave the country as my h1 - extension had no response even after 240days. Recently the response came as denial. My company has reapplied h1-B for me as I was working for US client. I was looking for B1/B2 visitor visa which will help me to attend the client meetings as well as I can bring my important belongings from my home in US. So, it should be fine right if I apply for B1/B2 Visa to serve my purpose?

Client meetings are work. You need the H1 to attend any client meetings. And you need to get paid for meeting with the client.

 

[KanishQ]

I don't understand, if my H1 got denied, what's wrong in applying for a tourist visa. If my husband stays there why is it difficult to believe that I can go to USA to visit him. I am confused now why is it not possible to get a B2. And I wanted to understand and inquire about the B1 which I guess I have to think more based on your replies. 

[KanishQ]

12 hours ago, Provence said:

So you want the CO to believe you be granted a B2 visa and you will return to your country with your belongings?  Ha and ha! Client meetings eh?  When in fact all you would do is COS to an H1b. 

when I have a permanent job outside USA, i dont understand why it is difficult to believe that I wont return?

[xTDx]

1 hour ago, Tannistha said:

I don't understand, if my H1 got denied, what's wrong in applying for a tourist visa. If my husband stays there why is it difficult to believe that I can go to USA to visit him. I am confused now why is it not possible to get a B2. And I wanted to understand and inquire about the B1 which I guess I have to think more based on your replies. 

Now you mentioned that your husband  is still in US. Under what immigration status ? What is wrong ? Well, your intentions are wrong wrt the visa you are seeking. What is the problem ? Well the visa classification you are seeking is wrong. Your husband is in States and you are planning to visit USA under B1/B2 that too with an intentions to meet clients. For your case, h4/F2 or other dependant type is a visa classification. If you want to meet clients, wait for h1b approval. 

Does it makes sense ?

[Provence]

You don't have to convince us.. convince a CO of your intent to exit the US on a B1/b2.

What permanent job outside the US? You stated having an HNSC pending. 

I'm not aware of any applicant with a denied extension, a H1b in the pipeline, and a US-based spouse returning home following a B admission. You're looking at a 214b denial, but no one stops you from trying your luck. 

[KanishQ]

2 hours ago, xTDx said:

Now you mentioned that your husband  is still in US. Under what immigration status ? What is wrong ? Well, your intentions are wrong wrt the visa you are seeking. What is the problem ? Well the visa classification you are seeking is wrong. Your husband is in States and you are planning to visit USA under B1/B2 that too with an intentions to meet clients. For your case, h4/F2 or other dependant type is a visa classification. If you want to meet clients, wait for h1b approval. 

Does it makes sense ?

Yes.Thank you.