I-130 Application for my mother in here on tourist visa

[hodelek 1]

Hello,

 

I got my citizenship in last May. My mother is visiting me on a tourist visa right now. It's been 2 months since she arrived. She was going to stay 3 months but I want her to stay here and live with me. I also need/want her to watch my son (4 years old). 

Would there be a problem if I file I-130 and I-485 for her? 

 

Another question is, I never received my naturalization certificate back when I sent it for passport application. Can I just use my passport as proof of citizenship for I-130 application for my mother?

 

Any other recommendations for my case would be also appreciated!

Thank you!

 

[nastra30 1,987]

No and Yes.

 

Recommendation: also file I-751 and I-131.

Edited January 22 by nastra30

[OldUser 4,833]

24 minutes ago, hodelek said:

My mother is visiting me on a tourist visa right now. It's been 2 months since she arrived. She was going to stay 3 months but I want her to stay here and live with me.

Most importantly: does your mother want to go this route? Permanent residence should not be taken lightly. Not only she'd be stuck in the US for over a year while adjusting, in the future she should be spending majority of her time in the US.

 

26 minutes ago, hodelek said:

Would there be a problem if I file I-130 and I-485 for her? 

You should also file I-131. None of have a crystal ball to tell whether it's a completely problem free case. It all depends on health, criminal history (if any), US immigration history (if any).