Hassan Raza

As for the siblings, if they can't bring them as derivatives under their parents then they were trying to get to the US from an education standpoint. One of the siblings is 18, the other just turned 16. I do agree that one parent can move first and sponsor the children once that parent becomes an LPR. But the children kind of need both parents present. This may sound crazy but I wonder if it's possible for my wife to adopt her siblings as children and then sponsor them.

My wife just got naturalized a few months ago, and would like to have her parents immigrate from Saudi Arabia (Pakistani nationals residing in Saudi Arabia) to the US. I know they are immediate family relatives so they immediately would have visas available (I know there's a pause on Pakistani nationals but she can still petition for them). But, can those same parents bring their two children (my wife's siblings) to the US as long as they are under 21 at the time of I-130 approval, as derivatives?

Fear mongering at its best. Just carry on like you normally would. If you're that worried, then wait until you're a citizen.

This was shared with me today: https://www.shiamuslimfoundation.com/post/smf-emergency-alert-shia-muslim-green-card-holders-advised-to-avoid-international-travel-immediately There's constant info being shared of green card holders (and even citizens) being detained or even having their status revoked for unclear reasons. If everything done is seemingly legal, is there any reason to worry as long as the I-751 extension deadline has not been crossed yet? My wife's N400 and removal of conditions on green card are pending. No red flags in our application.

Thx all

When I submitted my I-751, they extended my green card for 48 months after its expiration date (February 2024). When I submitted N400 (married to a US citizen), they extended the green card for 24 months after the expiration of the green card. We're good either way, but I wondered which one they follow. If I travel abroad before Feb 2026, I can present either I-797 to the border patrol officer and if it's after Feb 2026, then I should only show the I-751's I-797. Is my thinking correct here?

Is it important to specifically mention that we have an I-751 removal of conditions pending? I thought they would just be able to look it up. I didn't mention it specifically and I hope it isn't a problem.

Yes, we made a stupid mistake and didn't realize we could do that. So we're applying for it—approximately 1 month after she was issued her green card. So we're 4 months behind. I guess that's no big deal.

What I meant was fill out the application for her and she reviews it and signs. She has a lot of trouble filling these things out and it's easier if I help her throughout the process. I'm sure others do the same for their spouses.

Reviving this thread to see where my fellow Nov 2023 I-751 filers are at? It's March 2025 and my wife's I-751 is still processing. Interestingly, they gave her 48 months extension on her I-797 for her green card. It was the Vermont Service Center which on the processing timeline page of this forum, says they are currently processing cases from July 2024 which is strange. But when I check the case status on the USCIS website it says it's still processing and there's nothing I have to do. It also says 80% of cases are complete in 26 months, which it hasn't been just yet. Anyone else from Nov 2023 still waiting? On another note, it's been 3 years since her green card was approved so I will apply for naturalization for her now.