when to file for i-131 AP for parents

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lingtm777

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Hello everyone,

I have searched this forum, but can not find an exact match to my question, so I am hoping someone can show me the way :)

I (USC) have just mailed the I-130 & I-485 for both my parents last friday, they are currently in US with valid B2 status. I did not file the AP yet because someone told me it is better to wait until I-130 is approved. I am now a bit confused, and have 3 questions.

1. how long approximately does it take for I-130 to be approved for parents? The application was mailed last friday to chicago lockbox.
2. Is it correct that I should wait for I-130 approval before applying AP for my parents? They need to travel abroad in July for medical reason, and I am a little worried that they won't be able to get AP before that if I apply too late.
3. How long does it usually take for AP from mailing the application to receive the document so they can leave USA. I am in NYC.

Again, thank you very much in advance for your help.

~Ling
DO: NYC
mailed i-130 & i-485 for parents 1/12/2007
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lingtm777 said:
Hello everyone,

I have searched this forum, but can not find an exact match to my question, so I am hoping someone can show me the way :)

I (USC) have just mailed the I-130 & I-485 for both my parents last friday, they are currently in US with valid B2 status. I did not file the AP yet because someone told me it is better to wait until I-130 is approved. I am now a bit confused, and have 3 questions.

1. how long approximately does it take for I-130 to be approved for parents? The application was mailed last friday to chicago lockbox.
2. Is it correct that I should wait for I-130 approval before applying AP for my parents? They need to travel abroad in July for medical reason, and I am a little worried that they won't be able to get AP before that if I apply too late.
3. How long does it usually take for AP from mailing the application to receive the document so they can leave USA. I am in NYC.

Again, thank you very much in advance for your help.

~Ling
DO: NYC
mailed i-130 & i-485 for parents 1/12/2007
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There is no such a thing: You don't need to wait for the approval of I-130 to file I-131. You should have filed everything together. But, since you didn't, I think, now you need to wait for the recept notice to file I-131. Getting AP takes about 3-4 months. So, they should be fine for their July trip.
Btw, there is a good chance for your parents to get their green cards by July, in which case they won't need AP. If they are not interviewed/approved by July, and they leave with AP what are you going to do about their interview?
 
oops... i guess i should have checked with this forum before i listen to people.... well, i will wait for the receipt notice to file the i-131...
i assume that if my parents don't get interviewed/approved by july, but gotten the AP, they will travel abroad for a few months and come back when we get the interview date.. i heard that they usually give you one month advance notice for the interview date... is this correct?
~Ling
 
lingtm777 said:
oops... i guess i should have checked with this forum before i listen to people.... well, i will wait for the receipt notice to file the i-131...
i assume that if my parents don't get interviewed/approved by july, but gotten the AP, they will travel abroad for a few months and come back when we get the interview date.. i heard that they usually give you one month advance notice for the interview date... is this correct?
~Ling
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It is correct. But what if you get the interview notice the next day they leave? :confused:
 
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