Q: Hello, I have a question regarding my friends immigration case
My friends wife is a Green Card holder, currently lives and works in Chicago Illinois. Her husband is still in Bosnia and Herzegovina, they have filled I-130 form about 14 months ago, which is processing.
Question is, is there a way for her husband to come to USA while waiting on on their case to be resolved?
Regards,
Sinisa
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Your friend's husband might be able to come to the USA on a non-immigrant visa while their I-130 is being processed. One common option is the B-2 tourist visa, but he would need to demonstrate strong ties to Bosnia and Herzegovina to prove that he intends to return after his visit. This can be challenging since the I-130 indicates an intent to immigrate.
Another option could be the F-1 student visa if he is interested in studying in the USA. He would need to be accepted by a U.S. educational institution and demonstrate that he can pay for his studies and living expenses.
It's important to prepare thoroughly for the visa interview and provide all necessary documentation to show that he intends to comply with the visa requirements. If approved, this could allow him to join his wife temporarily while waiting for the I-130 to be processed.
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