How to transform from F2b to F1st?

[csiq]

Hi, I'm current in F2b status, my parents became citizens last week, I'm wondering how can I turn into 1st preference category. What form do i need to fill out and sent to where? Can somebody tell me the process????? Thanks in a million.

[PraetorianXI]

in a million what?

[LucyMO]

has your I-130 been approved? is it at NVC? are you doing AOS?

[rjo1]

Your parents have to call USCIS to upgrade the I-130. Then mail them their Nat. Cert. with your receipt number, requesting upgrade. This way you keep the old priority date and your I-130 will get approved very soon.

Else just file a new I-130 as a USC and pay again.

[csiq]

Thanks a lot. I have my I-130 approved long time back, I think calling them for upgrade would be a better option. Do you have a rough idea of how long it takes for this upgrade to be completed? from the day I sent out the nat cert, receipt number copy.

[Nest]

Calling to upgrate not a best option! Your parents need to write a formal letter to Visa Center, or where your petition F2b is. Make a copy of upproved I-130, copy of Citizenchip Certificate, and send all 3 by Certified mail. They will send you a letter confirming that your petition was upgrated. Good Luck!

[LucyMO]

Originally Posted by csiq

Thanks a lot. I have my I-130 approved long time back, I think calling them for upgrade would be a better option. Do you have a rough idea of how long it takes for this upgrade to be completed? from the day I sent out the nat cert, receipt number copy.

if it's at NVC, send a cover letter and a copy of a nat. certificate there, takes a couple of months.

Else just file a new I-130 as a USC and pay again.

Filing a new I-130 is useless, since the priority date will be new and the waiting will start all over again. Do not tell people to do so.

[csiq]

Got it, THANKS!

[mermaid06]

Can everyone in the Family category please post their timeline here:
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigrat...i130-tracker2/