Turning 21, Immigrant Visa

[shameyn 0]

Hi, my mom has been approved a visa (i dont know what visa she has, but her employer was her sponsor). She filed a petition to get me. my family was already in new jersey usa. my sister is already american citizen, my dad has also a GC and mom just got her GC.

Now, her lawyer just sent my DS-230 application form (expedite). Today is May 26, 2012 and i'm turning 21 on july.

If for example i was approved to have an immigrant visa, AM I REQUIRED TO LEAVE MY COUNTRY BEFORE I TURN 21?

or IS IT OK IF I BOOKED MY FLIGHT END WEEK OF AUGUST? I planned to leave on august since my family are going home here in the phil and i wanted to just be in the US with them. they'll be leaving end week of august. can i come with them on august?

please! help me. THANK YOU! )

[dm559 34]

How did you arrive? Was it a tourist visa, immigrant visa? How did your father get a GC? There seems to be a lot of information missing. But the main thing is how did you arrive and do you have an I-94 and is so when does it expire? What makes you eligible for immigration benefits? You might want to go to uscis.gov and browse around the different topics or just ask your moms attorney.

[dm559 34]

The important thing is if you are eligible for immigration benefits your I-130 needs to be sent in before your 21st Bday, that "freezes" your age.

[shameyn 0]

The important thing is if you are eligible for immigration benefits your I-130 needs to be sent in before your 21st Bday, that "freezes" your age.

Does that mean, that it is possible to go to US with my family on August after i turned 21 (july) with an immigrant visa approved?

Yes, it is indeed very confusing as i dont know much on my mother's case.

Thank YOU.

[Boiler 43,438]

Time to find out.