eternal_labor
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Hi all,
My mother has a 10 year Visitor's Visa that is valid until June 2012. She is currently in India.
I am planning on bringing her here to live with me, so want to apply for her Green Card.
She is currently busy in Indai and will not be able to come to the US until February of 2012. I am unable to decide whether to apply for the renewal of Visitor's Visa or to apply for the Green Card.
Is it necessary that the person be physically present in the US to apply for I-130 and subsequently ?
From what I understand, a person needs to be physically present in the US for Adjustment of Status (AOS). In light of saving time, is it better to apply for I-130 first and then apply for Adjustment of Status when she is physically present in the US?
Are there any advantages of concurrent filing (I-130 & I-485 at the same time)? Is it better to wait until Feb, 2012 when she is physically present in the US to concurrently file for I-130 & I-485?
In the meantime should I apply for the renewal of her US Visitor's Visa? I am travelling to India in the first week of Oct and was thinking I could work on the paperwork and submit it while I am India, if the renewal will be needed.
Thank you for your time.
Best Regards
My mother has a 10 year Visitor's Visa that is valid until June 2012. She is currently in India.
I am planning on bringing her here to live with me, so want to apply for her Green Card.
She is currently busy in Indai and will not be able to come to the US until February of 2012. I am unable to decide whether to apply for the renewal of Visitor's Visa or to apply for the Green Card.
Is it necessary that the person be physically present in the US to apply for I-130 and subsequently ?
From what I understand, a person needs to be physically present in the US for Adjustment of Status (AOS). In light of saving time, is it better to apply for I-130 first and then apply for Adjustment of Status when she is physically present in the US?
Are there any advantages of concurrent filing (I-130 & I-485 at the same time)? Is it better to wait until Feb, 2012 when she is physically present in the US to concurrently file for I-130 & I-485?
In the meantime should I apply for the renewal of her US Visitor's Visa? I am travelling to India in the first week of Oct and was thinking I could work on the paperwork and submit it while I am India, if the renewal will be needed.
Thank you for your time.
Best Regards
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