Acc/FTJ Father/Mother/Spouse???

[canon18]

My parents-in-law recently got their F4 immigration visas through a petition filed by mother's brother. However, father's visa page shows: "Annotation ** Valid only if Acc/FTJ Father/Mother/Spouse".

I guess Acc/FTJ refer to "accompy or follow to join", right? In this case, do they two must come to US together? Can mom come first, then dad come a few months later? Do they need to notifiy the US consulate of this travel arrangement?

Also, in the Immigrant Data Summary Sheet, "Final address in the U.S." is shown to be their petitioner brother's US address. When entering US, can they put down my address as their permanent address instead (as they will actually stay with us)? Would that cause any delay or confusion for the mailing of actual green card and social security card?

Please let me know at your earliest convenience. Thanks a lot!

 

[canon18]

any answers???

Pls, gurus, I need your answer... we have to decide where to buy the ticket for my ather in law as soon as possible, as the airline is running out of tickets

thanks! edward

 

[TheRealCanadian]

I guess Acc/FTJ refer to "accompy or follow to join", right? In this case, do they two must come to US together? Can mom come first, then dad come a few months later?

My understanding is that since dad got his immigrant visa only as a derivative of mom, she MUST enter the US before or with him. This is to avoid dad coming to the US, and mom never making use of the IV.

If he follows to join her several months later, I guess a copy of her green card (which should be issued by then) would clearly indicate that she is already in the US as a permanent resident.

 

[canon18]

Thanks for your advice! Also called the US consulate and was told that dad may come later, but need to got to the consulate for some paperwork in that case.