Did not go for GC interview, now wants to tranfer file

ken_r

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Hi,
:confused: My wife had Green Card interview at Mumbai in 2005. Sponsored by her mother. But mother passed away several years ago and she got married also living in canada when interview came. So we decided not to go for an interview. But now we are thinking to transfer that file to toronto canada consulate and wants to change sponsor from mother to sister who is US citizen. Is it possible to tranfer file to canada and also change sponsor? How long does it take to get green card or for process.
Any help will be highly appreciated.

Thanking you in advance.
 
Contact an immigration lawyer, this process, IF possible is not easy.

Sponsor died, alien got married, did not attend interview = petition voided x3, case closed.

She may be able to retain the PD from the old petition, but even then... you must add another 10-12 years for her to obtain a GC through her sister.
 
How long it will take depends on whether the original priority date may be retained or not. This forum had debated this issue several times with no result. Since the original sponsor is no longer alive, I am not too hopeful of retaining the orignal priority date but I will not rule it out. Do consult a competent attorney. Good luck!!!

How long does it take to get green card or for process.
 
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