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1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Because he is going to marry then your Mother needs to be a USC to file for him, so 6 years probably from now.

 

You can file now and she can file later.

What is the point of filing I-130 twice (me and my mother after becoming USC) for my brother. Is it to increase chances?

Will my mother's I-130 have a chance to be processed faster than my I-130?

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

Both you and your mother should each file I-130 for your brother, because the back logs are measured in decades.   Statistically there is a good chance one of you passes away before your brother’s visa number becomes available.  

 

If he marries after his mother becomes a U.S. citizen, that’s fine (but your mother will have to inform USCIS to modify the I-130).  Otherwise because there is no immigration visa category  for LPRs petitioning married sons, your mother will have to file a new I-130.  

Assuming my brother marries before 5 years from now which is the minimum time my mother needs to be eligible for citizenship. What would be my best option?

Hello, I am a US Citizen and my mother just received her green card through AOS.

I have a 27 years old unmarried brother  (planning to get married in the next few years) who lives back home. 

What would be the quickest, most efficient option to get him a green card? 

Should I file the I–130 myself (US Citizen) or it’s better to do it through my mother (PR)?

Thank you all and happy Thanksgiving. 

You can Apply any time and yes you can do it yourself and save attorney money. The process is fairly straightforward.

Thanks @nastra30 I appreciate it.

Good news people!

My mum's case was approved after about 11 months. Thank you to every one who helped me or showed support. Finally we are able to travel abroad, we'll probably visit Montreal for Thanksgiving.

Please see below the Timeline:

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Is it still sealed? If so, you can still use that I-693. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20211209-I-693FilingReqt.pdf

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-693 "We will continue to accept prior editions for medical examinations signed by the civil surgeon before Oct. 1, 2021."

It’s not sealed.
When they send back the application for payment error, the open everything and reorganize the paperwork their way. They also use staples!

I have to resubmit and and correct the fees. Last time, @HRQX mentioned that the medical form is valid only 60 days after surgeon signature which is expired for me. I went to check the USCIS website and I found the below update.

Could you please confirm that I can still use my form which was signed on 9/21/2021.I am using the old form by the way. Thanks.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

On 12/13/2021 at 12:46 PM, Jorgedig said:

Isn't the I-485 supposed to be $1225?

You’re right, I realized that I made that stupid mistake. I wished they called me to provide another form of payment instead of resending the whole application for such a small error.

@bobarola I did not receive no text no emails didn’t got charged either. 

Today, as a matter of fact, (after 3 weeks) I checked my mail. I found my application got returned to me for the second time!! The Reason is the same as last time “ The payment amount is incorrect or has not been provided”

I submitted two personal checks Because the credit card form did not work last time. There was enough fun in my checking account .

$535 for the I- 130

$1252 for the I–485

can anyone help me. I’m starting to get tired of this process. Thank you.

5 hours ago, arken said:

I'd use the next day delivery so it gets delivered tomorrow.

Will do thanks 🙏 

I have to send it first thing this morning. Hopefully, It will arrive by Saturday. 

@HRQX Yes she is aged between 14-74.

- The Civil surgeon signed the I-693 (7/15/19 edition) on 9/21/2021. Can I keep the same document? If, yes,  I need send back quickly before 11/21 right?

- I sent to the correct Chicago address since we live in the NJ. 
 

Thanks. 

Hello everyone,

So, I followed all of your advice and submitted my packet a couple weeks ago. Today, while checking my mail, I found that USCIS rejected and returned all my documents with the below reason for each form (I-797C) : 

Your G-1450, authorization for a credit card transaction is invalid due to incomplete information and/or the credit card information you supplied was denied

USCIS Is asking me to resend everything with the proper payment. 

I have submitted two G–1450 forms, one for I-485 with $1225 fee and one for the I-130 with $535 fee. I am pretty sure that I have checked about 10 times all the credit card information and address.

I called my bank to check,  they said there were no denied transaction on my account or anything like on their side. I am very disappointed about this.

My question is : Should I send personal checks this time instead? Could you please confirm the fees?

Also, I noticed that the issued a new Medical examination form where they added a new section for COVID-19 vaccine. At the time of my submission, the civil surgeon filled out the old version and included a photocopy of the vaccination card. Should I have my civil surgeon fill out the new version of  I-693?

Thank you in advance.

Thanks for your answers I opened another topic see below.

Thank you very much! I see now. 

1 hour ago, Demise said:

No, I-485 cannot be filed online which throws a wrench into the whole plan.

So pretty much I need to print every document, fill it out manually and send in one envelope right? Do I send to Newark NJ filed office?

On 8/18/2021 at 11:49 AM, Demise said:

Basically what @nastra30 said. You will file I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, and I-864 and all supporting documents all at the same time in the same envelope. I-693 (vaccination record) you can file either together with the whole packet or she can send it in later when she gets an RFE or bring to the interview if USCIS decides to interview her. You can file as soon as you get your naturalization certificate.

Thanks for the details Demise. Can I fill those form online to save time like I did for my N400. I know I can do I-130 at least from my account. 

10 minutes ago, canadian_wife said:

Be prepared for all possible outcomes.  Look at my timeline, 2+ years from initial naturalization petition to oath ceremony.  

 

Good luck 

Yes, will take that into account. I saw that…! Like I said, fortunately, NJ has same day oath.

51 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Also check the time it takes Between now and your N400 interview to Oath add that to the time it will take to AOS. 

 

Most importantly have you asked your mother if she wants to stay stuck in the US (AP is not taking 3 to 5 months to get it's more like 8+ months). Will she have medical insurance incase of emergency, how about family back home? Will she want to fly back if an emergency happens there? Make sure before she stays long enough to get a 10 ban that she is 100% sure this is what she wants to do. 

I will have to ask her and make that decision. Here in NJ, they offer same day interview/oath.

@Demise 

What is the chronology of document filing after my naturalization if I take this route? 
 

I know, I can start with I-130 same day I become a citizen. What about I-485 and EAD/AP? Thanks. 

1 hour ago, Demise said:

I will add my 3 cents that as a part of AOS application she can and will file I-765 for interim employment authorization (EAD), and I-131 for interim travel authorization (advance parole). Both are free if filed with I-485 or while I-485 is pending. Both take roughly 6 months to be issued and if filed together the advance parole just gets attached to the EAD card as an annotation.

 

So it's not like she'll be with nothing throughout the entire process while waiting for her green card. Roughly 6 months in she'll get her EAD and be able to work, get a social security number, get a driver's license, travel internationally (be mindful of covid restrictions, AP alone does not bypass those), etc.

 

She should NOT travel abroad until she has the EAD/AP in hand. Doing so now would get her banned for re-entry and others already established that she would not be eligible for a waiver.

This sounds like a solid strategy and gives me big hope. 
 

56 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

unless the mom has a resident spouse or parent we are unaware of 

She has only me in the US. 

That’s unfortunate! I would have to think about the two options. Apply her and wait long time or send her back home and incur ban. 
 

I am located in NJ, Newark.

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

It’s possible that she would actually have gotten a green card faster from outside the country - depending on your FO vs the consulate where she is from - unfortunately you’ve closed that option off as she’s overstayed so long she’ll have at least a three year ban if she leaves the US now.

So If I understand well, it’s possible to apply from within US and they will be forgiving her visa overstay. Just need to wait 1-2 yrs.

…That was my next question!

She couldn’t go back because of airline canceling tickets then she was waiting for her visa extension to process, and now Covid hit hard back home so the country is locked down. If I send her home to apply later, don’t you think they will be forgiving due to the extraordinary situation. I am referring to the 3 yrs ban. Thank you.