Upgrading from F4 to F3

[Magic_man]

Hi , in 2010 my sister (us citizen) applied for me under category f4.
I'm 35 and married. About 2 months ago , my mother became an us citizen and applied for me under category f3.
My question is: Can I upgrade my visa category from f4 to f3 to shave off some wait time? If so, who do I contact?
Thank you!

 

[newacct]

You have two petitions. The newer petition cannot use the priority date from the old petition, if that's what you're asking, because they were petitioned by different people.

 

[Magic_man]

You have two petitions. The newer petition cannot use the priority date from the old petition, if that's what you're asking, because they were petitioned by different people.

Thanks for your reply..so even if the first petition was approved and sent to NVC, I can't just call NVC and tell them to change my visa category to F3?

 

[Jackolantern]

You have to start over fresh with the F3 category, new priority date and everything.

However, you can keep both the F3 and F4 processes going on at the same time, and obtain the green card from whichever one progresses first to completion.