Getting B2 with approved I130, I140 and prior H1B

[devesh84]

I am a PhD student in Switzerland. Before that I worked (and studied) in the US for about 9 years. My parents are US Citizens and most of my money is still in American bank accounts. 

 

I have had F1, H1B visas in the past, while studying and working in the US respectively.

 

My parents become naturalized US Citizens and I have an approved I130 petition from them whose priority date is not current for another 3 years. I also have an approved not-current I140 from a past employer.

 

I do plan on settling in the US once my I130/I140 petitions become current. So I don't want to withdraw them.

 

I want to visit the US for two weeks to meet my parents and other friends. I am paying for the trip and have return tickets to show that I fully plan on returning back.

 

On the swiss side, I can only show that I am studying there towards a 5 year degree and have an apartment there. The bulk of my money is still in US accounts vs Swiss accounts. 

 

I am wondering what are the chances of B2 being granted to me ? I am planning on applying for the B2 in Zurich. If I do get the B2 granted, do I risk refusal-of-entry at the port of entry ?

 

Thanks a lot. 

[jairichi]

You will not get a B2 visa as you have already shown immigration intent by filing I130 and I140. You can try if you want to.

[emailme1698]

Hi Devesh84,

 

Would you please let us know what happen to your case when you applied for B2 visa from Zurich as mine case is pretty much same as yours and looking for B2 visa..

 

Thanks in advance!!!