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fayedh   0

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Hello, 

 

I just want to ask if I can petition my parents while they are in the US on a tourist visa? For example, if my parents arrived in the US as tourists but while they are here, I changed my mind and decided to petition them to live permanently in the US instead. Is this allowed without the need to go back to the Philippines because they are only tourists and to wait there while the papers are still in process?

 

i would appreciate a response please.

 

Thank you.

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  • 12.14.08 Met online
  • 01.24.11 First meeting in person
  • 02.04.12 Second meeting
  • 11.28.12 Third meeting
  • 12.10.12 Civil wedding
  • 09.23.13 Fourth meeting
  • 09.28.13 Church wedding

USCIS Stage

  • 05.09.13 Sent out I-130 Package to USCIS
  • 05.10.13 Priority Date
  • 09.16.13 NOA1
  • 11.21.13 Case transferred to Nebraska Service Center
  • 12.20.13 NOA2
  • 12.24.13 Case was shipped to NVC

NVC Stage

  • 02.24.14 Received Manila case number; AOS bill
  • 02.24.14 Deposited AOS fee
  • 02.24.14 Completed and submitted DS-261
  • 02.27.14 AOS status showed PAID
  • 02.28.14 AOS mailed to NVC
  • 03.11.14 AOS received by NVC
  • 03.20.14 IV fee available for payment
  • 03.20.14 Paid IV fee; status IN PROCESS
  • 03.24.14 IV status showed PAID
  • 03.26.14 Completed and submitted DS260
  • 04.01.14 DS-260 supporting documents mailed to NVC thru DHL
  • 05.01.14 Received an interview appointment from NVC thru email

Consulate Stage

  • 06.18.14 Interview date

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aaron2020   11,651

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Yes, your parents can adjust. 

It's visa fraud to enter the US on visitor visas with the intent  to immigrate.  Which seems to be what you're contemplating, so VJ will probably shut this thread down quickly.

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fayedh   0

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I am contemplating because I dont know yet if they really want to live here. 

  • 12.14.08 Met online
  • 01.24.11 First meeting in person
  • 02.04.12 Second meeting
  • 11.28.12 Third meeting
  • 12.10.12 Civil wedding
  • 09.23.13 Fourth meeting
  • 09.28.13 Church wedding

USCIS Stage

  • 05.09.13 Sent out I-130 Package to USCIS
  • 05.10.13 Priority Date
  • 09.16.13 NOA1
  • 11.21.13 Case transferred to Nebraska Service Center
  • 12.20.13 NOA2
  • 12.24.13 Case was shipped to NVC

NVC Stage

  • 02.24.14 Received Manila case number; AOS bill
  • 02.24.14 Deposited AOS fee
  • 02.24.14 Completed and submitted DS-261
  • 02.27.14 AOS status showed PAID
  • 02.28.14 AOS mailed to NVC
  • 03.11.14 AOS received by NVC
  • 03.20.14 IV fee available for payment
  • 03.20.14 Paid IV fee; status IN PROCESS
  • 03.24.14 IV status showed PAID
  • 03.26.14 Completed and submitted DS260
  • 04.01.14 DS-260 supporting documents mailed to NVC thru DHL
  • 05.01.14 Received an interview appointment from NVC thru email

Consulate Stage

  • 06.18.14 Interview date

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,790

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***Thread closed to additional discussion under the below quoted provision of the TOS; do not restart this thread or refer to it in future discussions.***

 

By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using the Service, you will not:

  • Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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