Can my father be derivative of my mother when i130 for my mother is approved.

[VisaStarter 0]

Hello,

 

I submitted i130 for my mother in June 2022 and my father in July 2023. Currently my mom I130 is just showing "your case is taking longer....." status while my dad I130 shows "4 months". Based on others' experience, this may mean their case can be approved with some months apart. So I am wondering if my dad can join my mom as "derivative beneficiary" when her I130 is approved. Has anyone tried it before? I would love to hear your experience.

 

Thanks.

[Boiler 43,434]

Immediate relatives petitions do not have derivatives

[Lil bear 3,831]

1 minute ago, VisaStarter said:

Hello,

 

I submitted i130 for my mother in June 2022 and my father in July 2023. Currently my mom I130 is just showing "your case is taking longer....." status while my dad I130 shows "4 months". Based on others' experience, this may mean their case can be approved with some months apart. So I am wondering if my dad can join my mom as "derivative beneficiary" when her I130 is approved. Has anyone tried it before? I would love to hear your experience.

 

Thanks.

No. IR5 for a parent does not allow for derivatives. He will need his own I130

 

[VisaStarter 0]

Thanks for the responses.