Ok... So, I'm an American born citizen, I was working in the US when 09 recession blew up and returned to Mexico with my parents. There, I met my life partner in 2010 and we got married in 2011. FF>> we have 2 kids, one of them already has a CRBA and we are waiting for the Mexican Embassy in Mexico City to open some appointments in order to get the other CRBA.
the thing is, I got this job offer in the US that I can't refuse.
I'm planning to file an I-130 for my Mexican wife as soon as I get to the US and start working.
Key points: -10 year marriage with valid mexican certificate. - 2 kids, 1 has CRBA the other will get it hopefully next month. - I'm starting at my new job in the US very soon. - My wife's B1 visa expired 2 years ago.
*Should I file for her I-130 in the US or is it better to take the consular pathway and file now??
*While waiting for I-130 approval, is it possible for her to apply for a B-1(tourist) visa in order to visit me?? (she has a very stable job in Mexico, she pay for all the bills, currently paying a mortgage and she takes care of her parents payments, at least some bills, that should prove that she will return to Mexico after a short visit).
While some people tell me that we have a relatively easy case for her I-130 approval, what stresses us is the fact of being separated, specially for our kids, hence my question regarding the B-1 visa.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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