Here is my background info:
I am married (back in 1999) my wife after I got my GC back. Since she came to US (on business) in 2001, she stay with me in hope to get H1 or special work visa for NAFTA countries (can't remember) without luck. Subsequently, she attempt to get a F-1 so we can stay together in US. But the F-1 visa was rejected.
While she is waiting for her F-1 approval, I filed the I-130 petition for her. Now, she is here without status since the denial of F-1 visa. And from what I can see, the I-130 will go nowhere for Mexican or >10 years (what a waste of one's life). We decided that it is best for her to stay cause she will never be able to visit me while I-130 is still pending --- waiting for a Visa number to become available.
One more fact, she did not work illegally but just stay home as a homemaker and do some volunteer works from time to time since she is out-of-status.
Now, in 2004, I am ready to apply for citizenship (will go for my fingerprint in two weeks) and hope to get her status straighten out once and for all. Here are my quetions:
Question: Can I apply to adjust my wife status as soon as I get nationalized (become citizen)? Or there is a waiting period?
If I can apply right away, should I write to Vermont SC where I-130 was originally filed when the changes of my status from GC to citizen? If so, when do I file the I-485 and the other forms after the I-130 is approved or send them along with my letter? Where do I send these forms to Vermont or my local office?
Thank you for any help that you may provide.
I am married (back in 1999) my wife after I got my GC back. Since she came to US (on business) in 2001, she stay with me in hope to get H1 or special work visa for NAFTA countries (can't remember) without luck. Subsequently, she attempt to get a F-1 so we can stay together in US. But the F-1 visa was rejected.
While she is waiting for her F-1 approval, I filed the I-130 petition for her. Now, she is here without status since the denial of F-1 visa. And from what I can see, the I-130 will go nowhere for Mexican or >10 years (what a waste of one's life). We decided that it is best for her to stay cause she will never be able to visit me while I-130 is still pending --- waiting for a Visa number to become available.
One more fact, she did not work illegally but just stay home as a homemaker and do some volunteer works from time to time since she is out-of-status.
Now, in 2004, I am ready to apply for citizenship (will go for my fingerprint in two weeks) and hope to get her status straighten out once and for all. Here are my quetions:
Question: Can I apply to adjust my wife status as soon as I get nationalized (become citizen)? Or there is a waiting period?
If I can apply right away, should I write to Vermont SC where I-130 was originally filed when the changes of my status from GC to citizen? If so, when do I file the I-485 and the other forms after the I-130 is approved or send them along with my letter? Where do I send these forms to Vermont or my local office?
Thank you for any help that you may provide.