Help on Another Thread

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

Can I get some help on this thread; http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=221541

mooninlove posted saying

1) it takes 5 years for a USC to petition for an unmarried child from the Philippines. Visa bulletin has the current PD as Oct. 8, 1993.

2) it takes 8-10 years for a USC to petition for a married child from the Philippines. Visa bulletin has the current PD as Dec. 1, 1991.

3) A beneficiary in the F1 category who gets marry has to start over. Can someone back me up and tell mooninlove that the beneficiary moves from the F1 category to the F3 category?

I want to get the correct information out there, but this poster is the only one responding with incorrect information.

Thank you,

Aaron2020

[NArocks 13]

Here at I-130 page USCIS Is the answer to # 3 above it states the petition moves to the F3 catergory nothing about having to start over see bottom of page

Things to keep in mind:

Turning 21 years of age. When an immediate relative child of a U.S. citizen reaches the 21 years of age, he or she generally will become a “first preference” (F1) category son or daughter (over 21 years of age) of a U.S. citizen, and will no longer have a visa immediately available. This change may result in a significant delay in adjustment of status or visa processing because he or she will now need to wait for an immigrant visa to become available. For more information, see the “Visa Availability & Priority Dates” link under “Green Card Processes & Procedures” to the left.

Child Status Protection Act. In certain cases, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) may allow you to retain the classification of “child” even if you have reached age 21. Generally, your age is “frozen” as of the date your U.S. citizen parent files Form I-130 for you. To determine if the CSPA applies to you, see the “Child Status Protection Act” link to the left under “Green Card Processes & Procedures.”

Getting Married. If an immediate relative child under age 21 gets married, he or she can no longer be classified as an “immediate relative” and will become a “third preference” (F3) category married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and a visa would no longer be immediately available. You must notify us of any change in your marital status after Form I-130 has been filed for you and prior to becoming a permanent resident or obtaining an immigrant visa.

On number One and 2 is it Child or is it adult? The visa bulleting is there for a reason, as we know even though USCIS may approve in a few years it will SIT and SIT until a visa number is available.