Albert2

I am the son of a permanent resident. We applied for I-130 in 08Jan2024 under F2A category. It is still pending and I am in the USA on a student visa. When I first filed, we chose consular processing, but now I want to adjust status since the PD is now current for F2A. It seems like the I-130 is taking a while to process. Since I know many people like my situation applied later than me and got approved. Would it be better if I apply for adjustment of status now? or should I wait till the I-130 is approved? and would it make the processing of I-130 faster? How else can I expedite the process knowing that I am a researcher and I need Green Card to enter some fellowship programs that F-1 students cannot enter. Thank you very much for your time!

Thank you for your responses. I am in the US, and have been here for almost 3 years. I submitted I-130 about 3 months before my 21st birthday. I am not sure if I "aged out" by now. How can I check if I have?! Also, if I submit the expedite application and it gets denied, will that negatively affect my visa?

I am an international student on F-1 visa. I have a pending I-130 in the F2A category. I graduate Community College next semester and my I-20 expires in May. My PD is 01/08/24. Can I submit an expedite application so that an expired I-20 does not affect my transfer plans and studies? Will this be a valid reason to expedite the form?