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Originally Posted by AsianDreamer
I got this from Citizenpath.com
An Important Note About Visa Fraud
When United States grants a foreign national a tourist visa or some other nonimmigrant visa, it does so with the understanding that the visitor intends to return to the place of origin. However, if a foreign national uses a nonimmigrant visa as a way of gaining U.S. entry with the actual goal of adjusting status to permanent resident, the U.S. government considers this visa fraud. In this circumstance, the government may deny a green card based on the misuse of the nonimmigrant visa.
Your parent should not travel to the U.S. on a temporary visa with the intention of staying permanently to an adjustment of status application. This is considered a misuse of the visa and the green card application may be denied.
So, if my parents came with a tourist visa, will USCIS consider this visa fraud? Thanks!
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We came to America back in 1999 on a tourist visa, that was long time ago. When I applied for my adjustment, I never had an issue or questioned me.I think that is meant for people who come here and adjust their status right away with the intent to stay.