blackzima

Yes I know.

Read the link, it states if the beneficiary is currently in the states.

thank you.

Is your mother currently in the US at this point in time? Your initial post indicates yes, please confirm one way or the other.

yes, she is visiting me now on visa waiver program.

Are you a naturalised citizen?

If not you cannot petition your mother.

If you are then here are the guidelines.

http://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/parents/bringing-parents-live-united-states-permanent-residents

i'm an USC. my question is about filing i-130 and i-485 while a beneficiant is in the us.

I bring my mother to the US every year on a visa waiver program. It's a great program and gave her a chance to spend ample time here.

Unfortunately, i have unexpected health and family issues, and need her to stay with me, if possible. She's currently visiting. If i were to apply for her here in the US, how different would the process be in terms of timing and application steps if i file i-130 and i-485 at the same time? From my understanding, if we were to apply when she's abroad, she wouldn't be able to re-enter the US until the status was granted, at least a year? Thanks.