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I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work for YC and startups. AMA

199 points proberts | 1 comments | 16 May 25 15:05 UTC | HN request time: 0.26s | source

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

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qwezxcrty ◴[16 May 25 18:33 UTC] No.44008523[source]▶
For a foreigner living outside of the US but interested in immigrating to the US in the longer term. Is it possible file the I-140, and while the application is being processed (or waiting for the priority date) apply for another nonimmigrant visa (B, F or J) for short term visit? Is it likely the application will be denied because of the "immigration intent" after filing the I-140?
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1. proberts ◴[16 May 25 19:19 UTC] No.44008927[source]▶
Yes, there is a good chance that the applicant would have an issue getting a non-dual intent visa, such as a B, F, or J visa.