Filing I-130 For Brother/Sister

[thinblueline 11]

Now that I am a Naturalized US Citizen, after discussing with my sister, she had decided to proceed with me sponsoring her to the USA. That being said, I know there is a long waiting period for a F4 visa for her, so I have a few questions before we take the plunge---

 

Since it is 10+ years for her to get a F4 Visa, I know it's file, wait and forget-- since this a long period of time, I can not honestly said either myself or her would be living at the same residence during that time, so who need to file a change of address (myself, her or both)?

 

Who would we file with (USCIS, NVC, or both)?

 

Should she marry, (assuming to a Canadian, as her boyfriend is also Canadian) does this affect her application, would she need to notify USCIS or NVC?

 

Same question as above, but if she had children.

 

If she married an American (I don't think she would, but I want to cover all scenarios), I am assuming she would abandon this I-130 application and re-file with her American Spouse as her sponsor, and be out the filing fee, correct?

 

One last question, on Page 12 / Part 9 of the I-130 application, would I put my name (petitioner) or my sister's (beneficiary) name for items 1.a, 1.b, 1.c as the application or instructions do not specify.

 

Thank you!

 

(I understand it would be quicker for her to get to the USA if I sponsored my parents, then who would sponsor her, but my parents have indicated they are not interested in immigrating to the USA)

 

 

 

[Boiler 44,878]

Lot longer than 10 years, assuming it is not chopped.

 

Spouse and children only matter when the visa number is current, spouses can change, children could die or age out. As petitioner you need to update your address as that is where they will contact you.

[geowrian 22,337]

1 hour ago, thinblueline said:

If she married an American (I don't think she would, but I want to cover all scenarios), I am assuming she would abandon this I-130 application and re-file with her American Spouse as her sponsor, and be out the filing fee, correct?

The existing I-130 isn’t abandoned. Her then spouse could file their own I-130. Whichever one goes through first, go with that. Presumably that would be the I-130 from the spouse (by far), but no need to cancel the other I-130 just in case something happens.