Confused: I-130 vs I-485

[WillyKid 0]

Hello. I'm confused a bit about the difference between the I-130 and I-485. My wife (now a USC) would like to bring her parents over to the USA as permanent residents. I was under the impression that the I-130 would do that. But then, I see that the I-485 also needs to be completed. So, what exactly does the I-130 do?

[WillyKid 0]

Hello. I'm confused a bit about the difference between the I-130 and I-485. My wife (now a USC) would like to bring her parents over to the USA as permanent residents. I was under the impression that the I-130 would do that. But then, I see that the I-485 also needs to be completed. So, what exactly does the I-130 do?

I should mention that my wife is living inside the USA and both parents are outside the USA

[aleful 1,905]

Hello. I'm confused a bit about the difference between the I-130 and I-485. My wife (now a USC) would like to bring her parents over to the USA as permanent residents. I was under the impression that the I-130 would do that. But then, I see that the I-485 also needs to be completed. So, what exactly does the I-130 do?

the i485 is only to adjust status in country. they don't need it because they will go through consular processing and not adjust in the US.

she will need to file an i130 for each of them, parents petitions are filed separatly. all family petitions start with the i130 to establish a relationship between the petitioner and the benificiary, if they are elegible based on the relationship. that's why she will need a copy of her birth ceritificate for each parent to show that their names are indeed on her birth certificate and that they are her biological parents.

[WillyKid 0]

the i485 is only to adjust status in country. they don't need it because they will go through consular processing and not adjust in the US.

she will need to file an i130 for each of them, parents petitions are filed separatly. all family petitions start with the i130 to establish a relationship between the petitioner and the benificiary, if they are elegible based on the relationship. that's why she will need a copy of her birth ceritificate for each parent to show that their names are indeed on her birth certificate and that they are her biological parents.

OK. If both are approved, what happens next? If they are approved, can they just get the Visa and fly over? Or, are there more steps? When does the I-864 come into play? Thanks!

[Inky 1,111]

OK. If both are approved, what happens next? If they are approved, can they just get the Visa and fly over? Or, are there more steps? When does the I-864 come into play? Thanks!

When the petition is approved it has to go the NVC thats when the 864 and payments and more documents happen, after that they get an interview and have to go to and pass the interview - then when they pass they get the visa.

[aleful 1,905]

OK. If both are approved, what happens next? If they are approved, can they just get the Visa and fly over? Or, are there more steps? When does the I-864 come into play? Thanks!

ditto,

the i130 is only the first steps. the approved i130 will be sent to the NVC, center that processes the documents for those going through consular processing. they will request more payments, forms and documents until the file is complete, that includes the i864.

they will send the files to their country and they will have an interview. if they are approved at the interview they will get their visa.

[thedreamgl 0]

Hi, WillyKid. Have you/your wife filed yet? My husband is planning to apply for his mom (Ukrainian citizen). I was just curious to monitor your timelines as they'd be an indication for ours.

[aaron2020 11,651]

OK. If both are approved, what happens next?

After USCIS approves the I-130, the cases are transferred to the NVC. The NVC will contact the beneficiaries to file the Choice of Agent. The NVC will contact the petitioner about paying the Immigration Visa application (DS-230) fee and the Affidavit of Support (I-864) fee.

If they are approved, can they just get the Visa and fly over?

No. After USCIS approves the I-130, the beneficiaries must apply for immigration visas (DS-230) and the petitioner must meet the I-864 obligations.

Or, are there more steps?

Yes. Choice of Agent. DS-230. I-864. Interview.

When does the I-864 come into play? Thanks!

Once the I-864 fee is paid, the petitioner submits the I-864.

Edited February 22, 2012 by aaron2020