enter the US under B visa while H1b is under admin. processing

[lowai]

Hi all,

I applied for an H1b at a Consulate a few days ago and administrative processing was ordered. However, I'm going to the US for a conference next week, and it's unlikely that I can obtain clearance before that. I have a valid B visa (obtained just three months ago after receiving clearance).

The consular officer said that there would be a unresolved case on my record at the Immigration Department. As a result, I’ll have a hard time at the border control and may be denied entry into the US, she warned me. But my B visa remains valid so she can't say that I can't go, but she cannot guarantee that I'll be allowed entry.

Just want to ask if anyone has a similar experience before? How difficult was it at the border control?

Thanks.

[raghvi]

Hi all,

I applied for an H1b at a Consulate a few days ago and administrative processing was ordered. However, I'm going to the US for a conference next week, and it's unlikely that I can obtain clearance before that. I have a valid B visa (obtained just three months ago after receiving clearance).

The consular officer said that there would be a unresolved case on my record at the Immigration Department. As a result, I’ll have a hard time at the border control and may be denied entry into the US, she warned me. But my B visa remains valid so she can't say that I can't go, but she cannot guarantee that I'll be allowed entry.

Just want to ask if anyone has a similar experience before? How difficult was it at the border control?

Thanks.

I would agree with the Consular Officer. It is not advisable to travel into US on a B1/B2 visa while having a pending H1 B application.

This is my opinion not legal advice.