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Posted 6 months ago
I’m a U.S. citizen sponsoring my sibling for a green card. I know it takes years, can they at least visit me in the meantime?
dante russo
Answered 6 months ago
They can apply for a visitor visa, but it might be tough. The I-130 you filed shows immigration intent, and tourist visas are only for short stays with the expectation they’ll return home. U.S. consulates are strict about this
Sienna Blake
Answered 6 months ago
Yes, they can try to visit you while the green card is processing, but it’s not always easy. Since you’ve filed an I-130 for them, the U.S. government knows they have immigration plans, which can make getting a visitor visa harder
Freya Kim
Answered 6 months ago
Yes, your sibling can apply for a B2 tourist visa to visit the U.S. while the green card petition is pending
Rina Perez
Answered 6 months ago
Yes, your sibling can apply for a visitor visa, but approval isn’t guaranteed. They must prove strong ties to their home country and no intent to immigrate during the visit.