Bringing a parent to the US

[Pheebs1201 269]

I became a US Citizen last month and would like to bring my Mom to the US. I am not sure where to start as most information seems to be about bringing a spouse or child. Is there an instruction guide specifically for this? How long is the current processing times? Can anyone point me in the direction of resources? Thank you in advance.

[nullaccount234 882]

Start here: https://www.visajourney.com/content/immigration-parents-overview

Good luck  

[Wuozopo 4,285]

Congratulations Phoebe. It's very much like the spouse visa process. I-130 petition, stuff to NVC, then medical and interview in London. 

[ArmyVet 146]

15 minutes ago, Pheebs1201 said:

I became a US Citizen last month and would like to bring my Mom to the US. I am not sure where to start as most information seems to be about bringing a spouse or child. Is there an instruction guide specifically for this? How long is the current processing times? Can anyone point me in the direction of resources? Thank you in advance.

First off, Congratulations! You will need to begin with filing a petition to USCIS (do this ASAP since it is a long process). You can see all the documents required and instructions on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

 

Good luck.

[Pheebs1201 269]

Thank you all of the replies!

 

How long is the current processing time for parents?

 

How do I know which service center the application will be sent to following submission? Is it random or based on the state I live in?

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

6 minutes ago, Pheebs1201 said:

Thank you all of the replies!

 

How long is the current processing time for parents?

 

How do I know which service center the application will be sent to following submission? Is it random or based on the state I live in?

The I-130 takes around 10 months. Then NVC around 3-4 months before you have an interview date. Overall 12-15 months since you file the I-130.

 

I filed the I-130 for my mom in July 2017, interview in October 2018, landed in the US Nov 2018.

[Lights 56]

Congratulations.  Thanks for posting this because I recently became a naturalized citizen and am planning to bring my parents over as well!  Good luck in your journey! 

 

 

 

 

[Pheebs1201 269]

On 3/14/2019 at 1:47 PM, USS_Voyager said:

The I-130 takes around 10 months. Then NVC around 3-4 months before you have an interview date. Overall 12-15 months since you file the I-130.

 

I filed the I-130 for my mom in July 2017, interview in October 2018, landed in the US Nov 2018.

Sorry for the delayed reply I haven't been on VJ for awhile. This is great news, thank you. 

 

Do all applications get sent to the NVC or does it depend on where you file from?

On 3/14/2019 at 3:37 PM, Lights said:

Congratulations.  Thanks for posting this because I recently became a naturalized citizen and am planning to bring my parents over as well!  Good luck in your journey! 

 

 

 

 

Yay! When are you filing?

[Lights 56]

1 hour ago, Pheebs1201 said:

Sorry for the delayed reply I haven't been on VJ for awhile. This is great news, thank you. 

 

Do all applications get sent to the NVC or does it depend on where you file from?

Yay! When are you filing?

 

We're thinking June this year.  My mum can't leave until after June.  I know that it usually takes 12-18 months, but just in case it happens a bit sooner, I didn't want her to stress... though we have everything ready and I'm ready to apply yesterday!  

[majune06 5]

I am planning to file I-130 petition for my father under IR5 after becoming a US Citizen last week.

Can we file I-130 now and decide later on if we want to do Consular Processing (out of US) or Adjustment of Status (in the US)? He can travel here on Visitor visa.

 

Is it faster to do AOS or nowadays due to delays in the processing in the US, it is best to get this process done outside of USA under consular processing?

 

[aaron2020 11,651]

11 minutes ago, majune06 said:

I am planning to file I-130 petition for my father under IR5 after becoming a US Citizen last week.

Can we file I-130 now and decide later on if we want to do Consular Processing (out of US) or Adjustment of Status (in the US)? He can travel here on Visitor visa.

 

Is it faster to do AOS or nowadays due to delays in the processing in the US, it is best to get this process done outside of USA under consular processing?

 

Your father must do consular processing since he is currently outside the US.  

 

It is immigration fraud to use a non-immigrant visa to enter the US with the intent to AOS.  

[payxibka 10,044]

10 minutes ago, majune06 said:

I am planning to file I-130 petition for my father under IR5 after becoming a US Citizen last week.

Can we file I-130 now and decide later on if we want to do Consular Processing (out of US) or Adjustment of Status (in the US)? He can travel here on Visitor visa.

 

Is it faster to do AOS or nowadays due to delays in the processing in the US, it is best to get this process done outside of USA under consular processing?

 

A bit of a slippery slope to intentionally use a nonimmigrant entry to circumvent the process in order to gain immigrant benefits 

[Boiler 43,386]

You do nt see many from the UK sponsoring Parents due I think mainly the Health Insurance issues, but if she is young enough to get a decent job with benefits and build up SS contributions then of course it is different.

[Pheebs1201 269]

16 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You do nt see many from the UK sponsoring Parents due I think mainly the Health Insurance issues, but if she is young enough to get a decent job with benefits and build up SS contributions then of course it is different.

That's understandable. With all things considered, I still feel it is best for her to move to us, and she agrees.

Can anyone answer my question about which office handles the applications for parents? Is it state dependent?

[payxibka 10,044]

5 minutes ago, Pheebs1201 said:

That's understandable. With all things considered, I still feel it is best for her to move to us, and she agrees.

Can anyone answer my question about which office handles the applications for parents? Is it state dependent?

I find the uscis website invaluable for this kind of information.   Its either Chicago or Phoenix depending upon where you live 

Edited April 2, 2019 by payxibka