Recent content by sillyjilly1983

From what I've heard retaining priority dates can be tricky. Well how about this? Because the wait for filipino children of US citizens is considerably longer than that of LPRs, every lawyer we've consulted with has told my mom NOT to apply for USC. But what if my Mom applies to ensure that...

Thanks for all the responses, guys! Priority date portability? You mean I would be able to retain my original priority date although I would convert to an F2A? Won't that only work if the original petition remains valid? Perhaps a consultation is in order...

So here's the rundown. I'm undocumented and have been in the US since I came here from the Philippines in 1985. I have an approved I-130 (Filed by my Mom via 245(i) in 1998). I'm over 21 so I fall under F2B. My PD is Jan 1998. I'm with a GC holder right now and we plan on getting married...