Filing I-130 + I-485 for a parent who is currently on B1

[Karaya]

I realize this question most likely was discussed here for a zillion times, but mistakes in dealing with USCIS are very costly, so I would really appreciate if someone would bother to answer it one more time...

My wife and I have our oath ceremony scheduled in a couple of weeks. After that we want to apply for a Green Card for my mother-in-law, who are currently here in the US on B1 visa. We have about 2 months between our oath ceremony and the end of her authorized stay. So my questions are:
- I understand we can file both I-130 and I-485 applications at the same time for my in-law right after we become citizens, is it correct?
- If yes and we file the apps, can she legally remain in the US after the date of her authorized stay ?
- If yes again, is there anything else should we do beside filing I-130+I-485 to maintain her legal status in the US (some notification forms or whatever)?
- Anything else I should be aware of, any advise?

Thanks!

 

[Triple Citizen]

A1: Yes
A2: Yes
A3: File I-131 and I-765 too. They are free.
A4: Yes. Be prepared for the possibility to defend the decision to AOS instead of going the CP route.

- I understand we can file both I-130 and I-485 applications at the same time for my in-law right after we become citizens, is it correct?
- If yes and we file the apps, can she legally remain in the US after the date of her authorized stay ?
- If yes again, is there anything else should we do beside filing I-130+I-485 to maintain her legal status in the US (some notification forms or whatever)?
- Anything else I should be aware of, any advise?

 

[Karaya]

Thanks, Triple Citizen!

Could you elaborate a bit regarding the possibility to have to defend the AOS route? What kind of objections/accusations can we face, what arguments for our choice can we use?

Thanks again!

A1: Yes
A2: Yes
A3: File I-131 and I-765 too. They are free.
A4: Yes. Be prepared for the possibility to defend the decision to AOS instead of going the CP route.

 

[Triple Citizen]

Argument has to be the truth, nothing more nothing else. If the decision to immigrate was made after enteriing the US as a visitor, she will be fine.

Could you elaborate a bit regarding the possibility to have to defend the AOS route? What kind of objections/accusations can we face, what arguments for our choice can we use?

 

[Karaya]

Argument has to be the truth, nothing more nothing else.

I wish it was the case, we would be living in a much better world...
But unfortunately it's not about the truth, it's about what you can prove. And in this situation the burden of proof is on us. I doubt a narration of family discussions will be admitted as a convincing evidences, so what will be admitted?