Now I know the general wisdom is that I should get a B2 tourist visa before my brother files an I-130 for me. However, and this is a big however, I don't want to take the risk of being rejected for a B2 and have that appear as a big red mark against me in their books. I am not saying I will be rejected but nothing is guaranteed and it is true that after 911, lots of people get rejected all the time. My first question is does rejection of a B2 impact at all on my brother's green card petition for me or is it not a big deal?
Second question
- say I do successfully get a B2, if they may not let you in anyway once their computer throws up that there's an I-130 lodged for you, isn't it a waste of time to get the B2 in the first place? How often have you heard cases of people being refused entry once you have a petition pending? I believe it is their computer that will alert them to this since I did take a look at the customs landing and 1-94 forms and neither requires any disclosure from the visitor that they have tried/are trying to get an immigrant visa (unless I have overlooked?).
Tks for any advice/thoughts.
Second question
- say I do successfully get a B2, if they may not let you in anyway once their computer throws up that there's an I-130 lodged for you, isn't it a waste of time to get the B2 in the first place? How often have you heard cases of people being refused entry once you have a petition pending? I believe it is their computer that will alert them to this since I did take a look at the customs landing and 1-94 forms and neither requires any disclosure from the visitor that they have tried/are trying to get an immigrant visa (unless I have overlooked?).
Tks for any advice/thoughts.