Can I visit the United States while I am working on my green card application?
If you are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident) but you haven’t yet filed Form I-130, you are permitted to travel to the United States, but you could face additional scrutiny when applying for a tourist visa or when arriving in the United States. Learn more here about visiting the United States when you don’t have a pending I-130 petition.