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4 months or so

Thanks everyone for your help. Really appreciate it!

Thanks. So she doesn't need her physical green card right? Sorry for so many questions.

Hi, thanks for the response. Can she return immediately after entering the country? And how long can she be away?

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well. My mom has an immigrant visa (I-130) that expires in August. She still has some work to finish in her home country. Can her visa be extended? If not, can she come to the U.S. before the expiration, activate her LPR status, and then return to her home country to finish her work? What are the rules for re-entering the U.S. in this scenario? Thank you so much for your help and advice!

Thanks! He did file for DV so that's good.

Thank you so much everyone for all the supportive comments. This has been so helpful. I will try to see what steps to take from here since there are so many great suggestions. Sad that things didn't work out as planned but hopeful indeed 😊

His major is Computer Science. What's a STEM Major? H1B is such a hassle. But if that's the route he has to go, nothing we can do 😞

If I were to apply after getting my citizenship, would it impact his F1 visa. And what would happen if he wants to to apply for H1B or any other category? Will the current application terminate or would be an additional application?

Hi, how would the scenario turn out if I apply for him right after getting citizenship? Isn't the processing time around 15 years? Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the processing time when parents apply for their unmarried son/daughter would be 5 years, right? Thank you so much for explaining these scenarios to me. This whole situation is so complicated.

He's on F1 visa. His visa expires on 2027.

Hi, thanks for your response. So, can try to expedite the parents I-130 hoping that theirs will be approved before he turns 21? And would CSPA apply in this case?

Hello everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. I'm about to be a US citizen and I will be applying for I-130 for my parents. My brother, who is turning 20 in January is in F1 visa and currently lives in the United States. Initially, I thought my brother would be included under my parents as a dependent when I applied for I-130 for them. However, it seems I need to file separately for him which would take years as per my understanding. Based on some research, the best route is to apply for his I-130 after my parents' approval. But given that the initial process takes more than a year, he will be over 21 by then, which could lengthen the process significantly. How can I best navigate this situation? Can I expedite my parents' case so they can petition for him as soon as they receive their Green Card? We are also planning to consult a lawyer but I wanted to gather some insights beforehand. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello everyone, I'm currently in Dallas and considering applying for naturalization while concurrently dealing with the I-797 Notice of Action. I've come across mentions of a combined processing route for both N-400 (Application for Naturalization) and I-797. For those who have embarked on this path, especially from the Dallas area, I'm keen on hearing about your experiences. How long did the entire process take for you from start to finish? Were there any significant delays or issues you encountered specifically in Dallas? Is the processing time consistent across different USCIS service centers, or does it vary based on the location? Any resources or platforms where one can check the status of applicants in similar situations or get a sense of the processing timeline? General tips or advice for someone like me considering this combined route? Your insights and shared experiences would be extremely helpful as I try to navigate this journey. Thank you for taking the time to contribute.