Change I-130 "In Review" application from 2006, to another relative?

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keithf

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Hi, great site - very informative! I searched threads for an hour and did not come across something similar:

Question: Is it possible to change an "In Review" I-130 filed back in 2006, from my Wife's sibling to my sibling?

Background:

My Wife and I are Naturalized US Citizens.

In 2006 my Wife submitted an I-130 for her adult sibling who lives in another country - it was accepted and the case shows as "In Review".

My Wife's sibling no longer wants to move to the US.

So we plan to cancel the I-130 application for my Wife's sibling.

However, one of my adult siblings who lives in another country, now wants to move to the US.

Instead of canceling the existing I-130 filed back in 2006 for my Wife's sibling, is it possible to change it to my sibling? If so, how?

This would allow us to "keep our place in the line" that we have held since 2006.

We don't mind paying all new fees, submitting all forms, etc.

Thank you!

Keith.

Best of luck to all of us waiting in the long line to legally bring our family to the US!
 
I-130

Hi,

It is not transferable. The only option file a new form with your sibling who wants to move to US.

Disclaimer: The information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to be construed as legal advice.

keithf said:
Hi, great site - very informative! I searched threads for an hour and did not come across something similar:

Question: Is it possible to change an "In Review" I-130 filed back in 2006, from my Wife's sibling to my sibling?

Background:

My Wife and I are Naturalized US Citizens.

In 2006 my Wife submitted an I-130 for her adult sibling who lives in another country - it was accepted and the case shows as "In Review".

My Wife's sibling no longer wants to move to the US.

So we plan to cancel the I-130 application for my Wife's sibling.

However, one of my adult siblings who lives in another country, now wants to move to the US.

Instead of canceling the existing I-130 filed back in 2006 for my Wife's sibling, is it possible to change it to my sibling? If so, how?

This would allow us to "keep our place in the line" that we have held since 2006.

We don't mind paying all new fees, submitting all forms, etc.

Thank you!

Keith.

Best of luck to all of us waiting in the long line to legally bring our family to the US!
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It can't be transferred to another relative.

But don't cancel the I-130 at this time. The interview won't be until around 2018, so keep the case alive in case the relative changes his/her mind in the next few years.
 
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