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21 hours ago, Boiler said:
I do not know where they are in the process, do you have access to the paperwork
Did he submit the I 864?
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.
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14 minutes ago, Boiler said:
Take over what? Not sure I understand what you are trying to do.
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.
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2 hours ago, Boiler said:
You can be a Joint Sponsor, his father will always be his sponsor.
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.
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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!!
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29 minutes ago, powerpuff said:
~~ Duplicate thread removed. Please do not start multiple threads for related topics as that’s considered spamming ~~
Coming to the US with the intent to stay and adjust status is immigration fraud. So no, it is not an option for her as she is outside of the US. Again, planning to come to the US with intent to AOS is fraud.
Moreover, TOS of this site prohibits discussing fraudulent activities.
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!
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On 4/26/2023 at 1:58 PM, manyfudge said:
Except (comparing instate to mainstream Canadian universities ALL of which are public), Canadian unis are a fraction of the cost of U.S. ones.
True Canadian post secondary education is much cheaper but it's still great to have options.
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On 4/26/2023 at 1:56 PM, Family said:
As a lucky Canadian, sister can also study at a US University while awaiting consular process once mom petitions , without the need for formal F-1
Very true! as Canadians we do have that benefit and option.
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On 4/25/2023 at 10:59 PM, Chancy said:
As long as your sister does not get married, she would not age out for a family-based US visa sponsored by your mother. The question is whether she would qualify under F2A (slow) or under F2B (much slower) category. Can't answer this before the I-130 (filed by your mother) is approved.
That's unfortunate, if your sister's immigration was part of the plan. That 1-year delay could spell the difference in whether your sister could qualify for a family-based visa in around 5 years or in around 10 years.
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.
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On 4/26/2023 at 1:23 PM, manyfudge said:
Bear in mind that it takes 1yr+ from the time you apply for your mother to the time she gets an immigrant visa.
I would advise you to file an i-130 for her ASAP to get her place in line, ready or not.
Once you have an interview date for her in Montreal, you should start prepping your sister's app (to be sponsored by your mother).
That way, the day your mother lands in the U.S., her i-130 for your sister is ready to go.
I-130s can be filed online.
Do not forget to take screenshots of each page.
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!
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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!
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19 minutes ago, HNZ91 said:
Congrats
Much thanks!
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3 hours ago, Beefheart said:
Thanks for your reply! I'm actually only seeing it for the first time right now, the morning after my interview.
We actually found her birth certificate after turning the house upside down but, just like you, my interviewing officer didn't even ask to see her passport or birth certificate. Bit of a fuss over nothing in the end, but always better to be prepared!
No problem and congratulations! I'm thinking they request you bring your spouse's birth certificate/ID just for the sake of formality. Exactly! it's always best to be over prepared when dealing with USCIS, we all know things can quickly go left if we don't have what they request lol.
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2 hours ago, igoyougoduke said:
considering the sponsor ( you ) are sibling to the rest of the pack of children, you can sponsor your siblings directly but the wait time is like 15+ years. So the alternative would be first to sponsor your mother as soon as possible to get the process started. Once your mother gets her green card, she can move to US and sponsor the other children to move. Unfortunately that is the process and there is nothing anyone can do to not avoid the splitting of the children. It would have been different if the sponsor was your mother. She would have been able to sponsor all her children but in your case it is you.
I recommend to get the process as soon as possible. The older child is 16 and if they cross 21 years they will age out and fall out of category and it can delay their green card . so start ASAP
I'm well informed about the (F4 sibling category) but never entertained the option because it makes so much more sense on all levels for my mom to sponsor them for their green cards. It's unfortunate they can't join her and wait to gain status in the U.S. but that is just another one of the many grey spots in the immigration judicial system. I'm going to start the filing process for my mom in the next few weeks but like I'd mentioned before, we all will have to rotate watching the kids in Canada until they are able to move over here permanently.
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5 minutes ago, Boiler said:
Parents are classified as immediate relatives, no wait.
Yes I knew that. That is the very reason why I was concerned if my mom is approved for a greencard within 12 months+ What would happen with the kids.
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They are 10, 13 and 16.
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8 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:
“Much faster” is not “fast”. If you haven’t filed yet - looking at 1-2 years. Probably the longer end given the backlogs at Montreal. How old are your siblings? If they really are too young to be left alone then this maybe isn’t the right route yet. I mean, she could get a re-entry permit and stay with them and you’d be joint sponsor but then she also has to convince Montreal she’s finally ready to domicile in the US at their interview. Might be easier to wait till they’re older.
The youngest is 10. The other two are 13 and 16. That's what I was thinking too, that she get a re-entry permit and us adults in the family can rotate are time between Canada/U.S. until their Green cards come through. If anything we can always postpone the filing process like you'd mentioned previously.
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8 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:
Yeah they...don’t immigrate yet if it means leaving children alone. Migration is a choice and it is not always the right choice at every stage in one’s life.
Agreed. I just figured minor children of green card holders would be able to immigrate with their qualifying parent(s) or at least would be able to do AOS in the U.S. The system is set in place like that for a reason right? So I'm not even going to waste my breath questioning or trying to challenge it.
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50 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:
your fastest option is once your mother becomes a green card holder she can sponsor her other children for green cards. either ways to will take 2-3 years before the siblings can land in US
Thank you for ACTUALLY answering my question. In that case I guess we adults in the family will have to alternate our time between Canada/US until they are able to join us over here.
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2 hours ago, Dashinka said:
Another question would be how the mother maintains her LPR status while living in Canada? Does she have a commuter GC?
Sorry I worded the question incorrectly. My question was just hypothetical for I when I do plan to sponsor my mother. She isn't a greencard holder yet but I do know the IR-5 visa process is much faster than many others. I just wanted to inquire about my siblings under 21 statuses as they're still dependents.
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1 hour ago, aaron2020 said:
It's illegal to enter the US on a non-immigrant basis with the intent to immigrate by adjusting status.
I see. So what do people do in the case where they have no one in their home country to watch their kids until they can join them?🥴 If thats the case if they have to remain in Canada on average how long does it take to get green cards for children?
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Hey Visa Journey!!
If my mom is a greencard holder are my siblings who are under 21 able adjust their statuses in the USA? I ask because my mom is currently planning to move to the states from Canada as soon as her green card is issued and would like to bring them along as they're dependents. What is the best way to go about this type of situation? Much thanks!
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36 minutes ago, Beefheart said:
How did you get on with this?
I have my interview next week and we cannot find my wife's Birth Certificate...
At this juncture, I have little option other than to take her passport and hope for the best.
That is exactly what I did! The joke in all of that worry was the officer didn't even request to see her birth certificate or the passport I'd brought. I would advise you still bring it though opposed to walking in empty handed.
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On 5/15/2021 at 1:50 AM, Captain Ewok said:
YAY!!
Awesome news for you!!!! Congrats!
Thank you!! I'm so excited.😆🥳
16 hours ago, nastra30 said:You've been approved since your oath ceremony has been scheduled. Congrats.
Thank you!!🥳
Petition approved, Civil documents missing?!
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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.