How long does it take for USCIS to approve I-130 for parents?

After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.

Where to file I-130 and i-485 together?

You must file Form I-485 via mail to a USCIS service center. If you and your relative are filing Form I-130 and Form I-485 together, you can still file Form I-130 online, but you must physically send Form I-485 to the correct USCIS Service Center.

Can a green card holder file I-130 for parents?

Who can file Form I-130? U.S. citizens can file I-130 petitions for their spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Current green card holders can file I-130 petitions for their spouses and unmarried children.

Can you file I-485 with an I-130 petition?

It depends. Some individuals may be able to file Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, concurrently with Form I-130 or shortly thereafter. Others people can’t do this. One of the biggest determining factors is the qualifying relationship in the I-130 petition.

Can you file I-130 while parent is in USA?

She can remain while the I-130 is pending and you can file the I-485 on her behalf at the same time as the I-130 if she is in the US. However, once you submit it, she cannot leave until she gets a temporary travel document as part of this process.

Can you file Form I-485 at the same time?

If a visa number remains available for the immigrant classification and your Form I-485 is approvable (which in certain cases requires an interview), we will generally consider the adjustment application at the same time. We will mail separate decision notices for both forms. For more information, see our Visa Availability and Priority Dates page.

Can a mother apply for a green card while her I-130 is pending?

As long as your mother did not have a preconceived intent to remain in the US permanently upon her entry into the US or has any other issues of inadmissibility, she is eligible to apply for her green card while her I-130 is still pending.

When to file I-130 for parents of U.S.citizens?

This is referred to as consular processing. If your parent is in the U.S. after having gained legal entry (through a visa or other means), and then later decided to apply for a green card, he or she is eligible to file an I-485, Petition to Adjust Status, at the same time as the I-130 application.

What’s the one step process for the I-130?

(For those of you wondering what the one step is, the USCIS has a good explanation of concurrent application filing of the I-130 and I-485 .) But just completing the I-130/I-485 form stack is a small part of the overall effort that goes into preparing a successful, thorough one-step application.

How long does it take for Uscis to approve I-130 for parents?

Can I file I-130 for my mother?

U.S. citizens over 21 years old can file a petition for permanent residence on behalf of their non-U.S. citizen parents, and it starts with filling out an I-130 Form.

How long is the waiting time at NVC after I-130 is approved?

six to eight weeks
First, USCIS has to send your file to the NVC. That can often take six to eight weeks after approval of the I-130, and possibly even longer in some cases. When NVC receives your case, it will send you a notification, typically via email.

Do you need to file I-130 for your parents?

Yes, you definitely do need to file a separate I-130 for each one of your parents.

How many pages are in the I-130 Form?

The I-130 template consists of 12 pages that are divided into nine parts. Below we explain how to fill out the I-130 form correctly and with clear instructions. Remember that you can contact us directly and book your private consultation.

How much does it cost to file an I-130 petition?

Fees. The fee for an I-130 petition is currently (early 2021) $535. However, USCIS had planned for these fees change on October 2, 2020. The change has been blocked by lawsuits, but if USCIS eventually wins, the fee will change to $560 for petitions filed on paper and $550 for petitions filed online.

What should I leave blank on Form I-130?

At the beginning of Form I-130, the phrase “For USCIS Use Only” appears, which is for administrative use of USCIS. You must leave it blank. Then comes the section: “To be completed by an attorney or accredited representative”.

Yes, you definitely do need to file a separate I-130 for each one of your parents.

Who are the beneficiaries of an I-130 petition?

Part 1. Relationship You means the petitioner who may either be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (LPR). In other words, that is the sponsor. Your relative is the beneficiary which can be a spouse (husband/wife), parent (mother/father), sibling (brother/sister), or child.

What are the 5 parts of the I-130 Form?

There are 5 different parts of the I-130 Form. Here’s how to complete each part. Part 1: Relationship information – Check the “Parent” box and answer the relevant questions. The purpose of these questions is to determine not only that these are your parents, but that they’re your biological parents.

When is the expiration date for the I-130 Form?

This discussion refers to the version of the form issued 2/13/2019, set to expire on 02/28/2021. There are several general rules to follow when filling out an I-130. It’s best to fill out the form on your computer, but if you’re writing answers by hand, use a pen with black ink.