US citizen parents sponsoring over 21 son..

today I got two emails from NVC requiring me to finish the Choice of Angent(DS-3032) and Affidavit of Support(AOS) fee of $70. and they indicating me that I can do that online. Can I do the online process now even it's not December yet?
anyone have silimaer experience? please give me some advice! I apprecaite it!!!
 
limousine said:
Hi, my brother is a US citizen and wants to sponsor our parents and younger brothers for a Green card. My younger brothers are under 21. I know both parents have to file separate applications, but once my parents' applications go through, will my younger brothers automatically get US residence, because they are dependents?
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NO. They are in different categories. Parents are immediate relatives; they cannot have derrivatives to tag along on their petitions. This is discussed repeatedly on the forum.
 
Help

whats a choice of agent ??
Sorry, I just got a letter from NVC and im trying to get all the info possible.
My category is F2B with a priority date but i can understand everything yet thats why im reading this site.

Thanks
 
you need to indicate if you want to use an agent(lawyer..) or do it by yourself.
If you are in the U.S. you do not select any of the chices, instead, you need to notify in the form that you are intent to adjust status in the U.S.


cielosepultado said:
whats a choice of agent ??
Sorry, I just got a letter from NVC and im trying to get all the info possible.
My category is F2B with a priority date but i can understand everything yet thats why im reading this site.

Thanks
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Hello Everyone,
Can someone answer following two questions that can help me with some planning:

1. Once you get a green card based upon your son's citezenship, how long u need to wait before applying for citizenship? 3 or 5 years?

2. As a US citizen, if you apply for GC of your Pakistani child over 21 years old, how long does it take these days to get the GC in this case? Which FB category does this go in?

Thank you very much.
 
You must wait 5 years to be eligible to become a US Citizen. The only exception is if you are married to a US Citizen then you can apply after 3 years (must have been married to the US Citizen for those 3 years also). Note that you can actually file the petition to become a US Citizen 90 days before your 5th anniversary of being a Lawfully admitted permanent resident.

Your second Question...
Unmarried Son or Daughter over 21 falls under Family 1st preference category and the current wait is 5 to 6 years.

Married Son or Daughter falls under Family 3rd preference category and the current wait is 8 to 9 years.
 
Hey farmland, did you get any updates on your case? I had
my interview and was told to wait 90 days before scheduling an infopass
to ask about my case. My case status still says initial review even
after the interview...
 
Just to update with you guys on my case in case if you remember. Last time around I submitted my application early (by two days) and had to withdrawn my case during the interview. I resubmitted immediately the following day. So far everything had been smooth. I got a new interview letter yesterday, Interview date Jan 12, 2010.

Here is the bad news, I received a letter from my lawyer today, saying he just quit from his law firm so he's no longer able to handle my case. WTF. I am planning call his law firm tomorrow and ask what will happen to my case. Can someone please tell me what would happen to me if I don't have my lawyer to go to interview with me? Please let me know.
 
to be honest with you, I don't think you need a lawyer with you for the interview. Just do some research online for some typical interview questions and materials(pay stubs, family pictures...), I think you will be fine! :)

csiq said:
Just to update with you guys on my case in case if you remember. Last time around I submitted my application early (by two days) and had to withdrawn my case during the interview. I resubmitted immediately the following day. So far everything had been smooth. I got a new interview letter yesterday, Interview date Jan 12, 2010.

Here is the bad news, I received a letter from my lawyer today, saying he just quit from his law firm so he's no longer able to handle my case. WTF. I am planning call his law firm tomorrow and ask what will happen to my case. Can someone please tell me what would happen to me if I don't have my lawyer to go to interview with me? Please let me know.
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If that was the only issue last time, you really do not need a lawyer.

csiq said:
Just to update with you guys on my case in case if you remember. Last time around I submitted my application early (by two days) and had to withdrawn my case during the interview.
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Congratulation RSRK

shanchak said:
Just now in Visa bulletin EB 3 is unavailable.

So I think you should go ahead and file everything on FB1 category.
You can ask Uscis whether you should file new one I 485or you can transfer the existing I 485 to the Family visa category.
I think you can always talk to UScis IO . YOU are a citizen now. Nag them!Clarify before sending anythng.
As your son,s priority date is current they might call him for the interview and ask him to withdraw EB case.
As fer As i know they keep all files together .
YOUr case is unique. Very few people have two petition going together .
I have similar case in my family but it is little different from yours.
Best of luck.
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Hi RSRK
I am vising this forum after a long time.
Very happy To know that your son has got his green card at last.
Parents are happy when their children are happy.
Happy Christmas and happy new year
 
Hi everyone!
In short,i was underage while i was first time in US and my father than was P Resident and i didn't apply for GC.
Before one year i went in US like a J1 student,and i change the visa once in Visitor,and i extended again. I stayed in total 1 year and than my father (from 2005 he became US Citizen) applied I-130,and by advise of a Legal consultant service i left US. Soon i got Receipt number and notice number Dec 2008.

Is it still a long way,like 5,6 years like i read previosly or like the official site sais 3 years?
It is a problem becouse i change the J1 visa?
And is it possible i find some way to visit my father in this years becouse he dont have free time to visit me?

Thanks you all.
I am from yugoslavia,Macedonia!
 
I'm in a similar situation!

In September 2001, I came here on visitor visa with my mother and resided here till today. I went through 4 yrs of high school, got my GED followed by an associate degree from community college and now I'm an undergrad student pursuing my bachelor degree; will graduate in a year. Meanwhile, this year my mother became a U.S. citizen through marriage, simultaneously my I-130 was approved and now waiting for the visa availability; the priority date is Dec 08, 2006, F1. Problem is that I'm 24 now and I turned 21 on October 13, 2006 right passed the time criterion for the Child Status Protection Act which technically makes me "aged-out" by about 2 months, so I think that I may not be qualified as the 1st preference which makes me wait in line for a few years to get my permanent residency which would be a hell because I would like to graduate soon and get a job in pursuit of the American Dream! I need to know what to do from here on, if there is anything I can do to speed up the process!
How long does it exactly take for a person in my situation to get their documentation straightened out?

Your help will be deeply appreciated, thanks for your time!
 
zolbo said:
In September 2001, I came here on visitor visa with my mother and resided here till today. I went through 4 yrs of high school, got my GED followed by an associate degree from community college and now I'm an undergrad student pursuing my bachelor degree; will graduate in a year. Meanwhile, this year my mother became a U.S. citizen through marriage, simultaneously my I-130 was approved and now waiting for the visa availability; the priority date is Dec 08, 2006, F1. Problem is that I'm 24 now and I turned 21 on October 13, 2006 right passed the time criterion for the Child Status Protection Act which technically makes me "aged-out" by about 2 months, so I think that I may not be qualified as the 1st preference which makes me wait in line for a few years to get my permanent residency which would be a hell because I would like to graduate soon and get a job in pursuit of the American Dream! I need to know what to do from here on, if there is anything I can do to speed up the process!
How long does it exactly take for a person in my situation to get their documentation straightened out?

Your help will be deeply appreciated, thanks for your time!
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Relax, by the time you graduate, F1 will reach Dec. 8, 2006. Things are going good in that category, it is the fastest category right now because there is less demand. In March of this year F1 was at 22 Jul 2002, nine months later it is April 1, 2004.. Just pray things remain the same, which I think it will.
 
salamurce said:
Hi everyone!
In short,i was underage while i was first time in US and my father than was P Resident and i didn't apply for GC.
Before one year i went in US like a J1 student,and i change the visa once in Visitor,and i extended again. I stayed in total 1 year and than my father (from 2005 he became US Citizen) applied I-130,and by advise of a Legal consultant service i left US. Soon i got Receipt number and notice number Dec 2008.

Is it still a long way,like 5,6 years like i read previosly or like the official site sais 3 years?
It is a problem becouse i change the J1 visa?
And is it possible i find some way to visit my father in this years becouse he dont have free time to visit me?

Thanks you all.
I am from yugoslavia,Macedonia!
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I forgot to mention that i didnt apply while i was underage,i applied when i was 24 years old. :(
thanks all
 
thera33 said:
Relax, by the time you graduate, F1 will reach Dec. 8, 2006. Things are going good in that category, it is the fastest category right now because there is less demand. In March of this year F1 was at 22 Jul 2002, nine months later it is April 1, 2004.. Just pray things remain the same, which I think it will.
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I would have been permanent resident if my mother have applied before 10/13/2006 when I turned 21. My mother got her GC on September of 2006 but we somehow managed to apply 2 months late (aged out for the Child Protection Act)! It is an extremely frustrating situation. Anyhow, is there anything that lawyers can do to fix this 2 months of time lag? If so I would like to get a lawyer ASAP! I really don't want to make the same mistake!
 
Failure to file in accordance to US law is not a problem a lawyer can fix. He cannot backdate filings.

I suggest that your mother use a lawyer in the future. Be sure to use an immigration law specialist.
 
I have 2 questions for the experts on this board: My brother applied for his GC a few years ago, through my mom who is a US Citizen. My brother is 21+, married with 2 kids, and live overseas, and is from Middle east. His priority date is November 2005. I have been following the movement of the priority dates, and it looks like it might be 5+ more years before his dates comes up. Am I correct in that assumption/observation?

And the second question is: does anyone know if there is a way to expedite this, perhaps due to hardship/fear for life, or any other reason?
 
Unless he qualifies for asylum, he just has to wait his turn. Many others have even more dire circumstances than being from the Middle East (your question was phrased so it appears that he is living elsewhere) and are unable to break into line.

Your mother should consult with an attorney to see if his circumstances qualify.
 
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