approved I-130, what to do?

[Daniel Phan 0]

Hi,

I am currently new to this forum and i just recently completed the I-130 by myself. I am new to this entire process and I have couple questions regarding the process. I completed the I-130 couple months ago, and i received an I-797 NoA stating that my petition has been approved for my parents. At this moment, can i file I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence) for my parents eventhough they still currently not in the U.S or receive the Visa yet? My case has been directed to NVC for further processing at this time.

In addition, i have another question regarding the I-130. I still have brother and sisters that are under 21 yr olds. Do they get to travel along with my parent? Do i have to file I-485 for all of my brother and sisters right now, since my I-130 is approved?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[kzielu 1,147]

I think you are missing quite a bit of information. You do not file I-485, your parents need to wait for consular processing that eventually will end up with interview at the embassy and visa issuance. Your brothers and sisters get no immigration benefit out of your petition for parents. You have to either file separate petition for them or your parents - when they imigrate - will have to do that. Check the VJ guides for details on I-130 processing.

[Daniel Phan 0]

I think you are missing quite a bit of information. You do not file I-485, your parents need to wait for consular processing that eventually will end up with interview at the embassy and visa issuance. Your brothers and sisters get no immigration benefit out of your petition for parents. You have to either file separate petition for them or your parents - when they imigrate - will have to do that. Check the VJ guides for details on I-130 processing.

[Daniel Phan 0]

Let say that I will wait till my parents get here to sponsor my brother and sisters (all under 21), do you know how long it takes for my brother and sisters to get here? it kinda sucks that when you sponsor you parents, kids under 21 can't come with them.

Oh yeah thank you for your respond. I am really appreciate your expertise and answer.

[kzielu 1,147]

Around 12 years at this time. It will much faster for your parents to petition them once they become permanent residents.

[Darnell 8,478]

The I-485 is for adjustment of status, filed when the human is in the USA.

I suggest, instead, you chase after IR-5 visas for your parents, going through NVC and consular processing.