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Any ideas how long it would take on average if my parents applied for my brothers a) as LPR's b) as citizens? Thanks

I also wanted to know if it is allowed for me to leave the US for an extended period such as a year after filing I-130? If I-130 is approved, is it possible to complete further process while remaining outside of the US?

Thanks for your reply. It was very helpful. Just wondering, if you know what happens after I-130 is approved? What forms would USCIS send? What documents would I need? Thanks again.

Hi LucyMO. Thanks for clearing up my confusion. So, any ideas as to how long it would take if my parents become US citizens and then sponsor their son (my brother). I heard that parents filing for their sons is faster than a sister filing for brother.

Thanks for your message ari4u. I heard that I-485 is only filed if the parents are in the US. But, my parents are not in the US. Do I still need to file an I-485? Another thing which bothers me is that would USCIS actually tell me the next steps and would they actually send me all the forms...

Hi all, 1) I was wondering if my 19 year old brother can be included in the immigration petition for my parents? Or, do I have to file a separate form I-130 for him? 2) Another question is, once my I-130 is approved, what other forms do I need to send? Do I get a detailed instructions from...