Michael_88

Hi, yes the I-130 petition has been approved for sometime now. It has already reached NVC. The beneficiary, my step dad has kept the case active by contacting NVC annually as they instructed to keep it pending. Where we are stuck at is NVC may require certain documents from his father (petitioner) before proceeding with the interview process. Like I'd explained he is terminally ill so we are confused what to do if we can't access such proofs.

As far I see the I-864 has not been submitted as yet. I've contacted my step dad and NVC to get more clarity because this whole situation is chaotic. His father was the main one in control of the case, so he himself is kind of in the dark with what else would be needed to complete the process at this time.

Sorry if I'm not being clear. What I'm asking is will USCIS be needing any other civil documents from his father at this point in the process? They would be difficult to obtain because his father is terminally ill like I'd mentioned. When I say "takeover" I mean as in whatever financial backing he needs to complete his case I will step in.

Okay that's good to hear but what I'm saying is at this point in the process could I take over in the case? I'm guessing USCIS has already extracted what they needed from his dad in the intial filing process? Just wanted a bit further detail the next steps.

Hey Visa Journey! I hope everyone had an amazing 4th of July! My step father in Canada is in a strange predicament. His father who is a USC petitioned for him several years ago for his Green card and he has been approved and ready to schedule his interview etc. He wasn't ready to immigrate to the U.S for sometime and has had his case actively pending. Fast forward, his father is now terminally ill and he would now like to finish the the rest of the immigration process. Is it possible myself a USC can act in as a joint sponsor? His father has no access to any of his civil documents etc. and is basically in hospice care at this time. What is usually done in cases like this? Certain documents on his father's end maybe needed but like I'd mentioned before he isn't well and has no access to them. What are his best options? We've contacted USCIS and still waiting for a response on how to proceed. If anyone could share any input it would be greatly appreciated Much thanks!!

Thank you for your input and no one is planning to commit fraud or devise a plan to sneak into the USA. She is a Canadian, it's simply not that deep or dire that she comes at the same time as my mother and other siblings. I just wanted better clarity on what I saw stated in a video. It was a question so need to get into the terms and conditions of the site as if I'm in violation. The whole point of the forum is to gain better understanding of ones options and how the system works. Thank you though!

True Canadian post secondary education is much cheaper but it's still great to have options.

Very true! as Canadians we do have that benefit and option.

Yes it's unfortunate but hopefully it all works out when the time draws nearer🤞🏼. Like you'd mentioned it's hard to really determine anything until my mothers I-30 petition is approved.

Yes, I'm well aware it takes a 1yr+ to sponsor my mother to gain LPR status here in the USA. As you suggested the plan is to have my sisters I-130 petition ready and prepped to be filed the day my mom enters the U.S. Hopefully it all goes well and she can join my other siblings at the same time. I was reading and watched a few YouTube videos where it stated children under 21 of LPR's who recently arrived can file AOS if they're already in the U.S and still have ample time on their I-94 record. Is this also an option? Could my mom just file for her I-130 / AOS within the states if consular filing seems unrealistic in terms of her aging out? Much thanks again!

Hey Visa Journey! It's been a while but I'm at the stage where now being a U.S. citizen I'll be sponsoring my mother who lives in Canada for her Greencard. I'm well aware of the time frame it would take for her to become legal, roughly 12-13 months on average. My concern is for one of my sisters. She will be turning 18 this July. If my mom files an I-130 petition for my sister as soon as she is approved for her Greencard should my sister still qualify to not have aged out? I was going to put my mothers application in from last year but she wasn't ready to start the process. When exactly does the clock begin in this case? If the petition is submitted say when she is 19 or 20 what happens? Answers would be greatly appreciated!