Can one enter usa on b1/b2 visa while green card is on file?? Is it possible to change status b1/b2 to green card??

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I am a permanent resident. I am planning to file green card for my wife. If she enters usa in b1/b2 visa, then can i file green card via change of status?

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Namita Agarwal 4043570.Html ·
If she has a pending consular case for permanent residency, then she cannot enter on a visitor visa. If she is entering on a visitor visa for the sole reason of adjusting status after the fact, that would be against immigration laws.
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Catherine M ParkerImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CACA licensed ·
No, because her category is oversubscribed and there is a backlog of a little under 2 years. The purpose of the B-1/B-2 is not to serve as a bridge to permanent residence, but to allow temporary visits. Retain an attorney to make sure she avoids any suspicions of visa fraud.
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Gregory Bachmeier ·
You should speak with an immigration attorney to avoid a potential misrepresentation charge.
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