Can I petition for My wife mom

[alopera 0]

My wife came to the US in March of 2011 with a CR1 VISA. She now has her Green Card but is missing her

mom greatly. Can she petition for her mom with an I130? Can I petition for my mother law as I am a US Citizen? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Adrian

Edited September 22, 2011 by alopera

[aleful 1,905]

My wife came to the US in March of 2011 with a CR1 VISA. She now has her Green Card but is missing her

mom greatly. Can she petition for her mom with an I130? Can I petition for my mother law as I am a US Citizen? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Adrian

no, you can't. you're wife when she becomes a USC can only direct family members. no inlaws.

[PAPUNMANMU 4]

no, you can't. you're wife when she becomes a USC can only direct family members. no inlaws.

ok so that I get this straight. The spouse who holds the CR1 CAN NOT PETITION FOR ANYONE until THEY ARE A USC? thank you

[alopera 0]

So the only way to bring my wife's mother to the US is to wait until my wife becomes a US citizen is what I am understanding. The only other way is for her to apply for a tourist Visa in Colombia.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Visa holders cannot petition for anybody.

Green Card holders can petition for a spouse (husband/wife) and a minor child

US citizens can petition for an immediate relative (spouse/parent/child of any age) and sibling.

Nobody can petition for in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grandparents or grandchildren.

Edited September 22, 2011 by Just Bob

[alopera 0]

Visa holders cannot petition for anybody.

Green Card holders can petition for a spouse (husband/wife) and a minor child

US citizens can petition for an immediate relative (spouse/parent/child of any age) and sibling.

Nobody can petition for in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grandparents or grandchildren.

Thank You for the info.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

Visa holders cannot petition for anybody.

Green Card holders can petition for a spouse (husband/wife) and a minor child unmarried children of any age

US citizens can petition for an immediate relative (spouse/parent/child of any age) and sibling.

Nobody can petition for in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grandparents or grandchildren.

[Boiler 45,913]

Nothing to stop her or both of you visiting her relations.

[alopera 0]

Nothing to stop her or both of you visiting her relations.

You are correct my wife currently is visiting her mom in Colombia. She just would be a lot happier having her in the States.

[Barbara J 115]

Visa holders cannot petition for anybody.

Green Card holders can petition for a spouse (husband/wife) and a minor child unmarried children of any age

US citizens can petition for an immediate relative (spouse/parent/child of any age) and sibling.

Nobody can petition for in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grandparents or grandchildren.

This is not correct is it JO Jo if the child is 21 and over a GC holder cant petition for them am I right? You are saying children of any age?

[Jojo92122 1,924]

Visa holders cannot petition for anybody.

Green Card holders can petition for a spouse (husband/wife) and a minor child unmarried children of any age

US citizens can petition for an immediate relative (spouse/parent/child of any age) and sibling.

Nobody can petition for in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grandparents or grandchildren.

This is not correct is it JO Jo if the child is 21 and over a GC holder cant petition for them am I right? You are saying children of any age?

F2a family preference category - LPR petitioning for a spouse or unmarried child under 21.

F2b family preference category - LPR petitioning for an unmarried child over 21.

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http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=75783e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=75783e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)

As a green card holder (permanent resident), you may petition for certain family members to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents.

You May Petition For The Following Family Members:

Spouse (husband or wife)

Unmarried children under 21

Unmarried son or daughter of any age

Application Process

To obtain a green card for your family member, you must:

File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

Provide proof of your status to demonstrate that you are a permanent resident.

Submit evidence of the qualifying relationship such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc. See the form instructions for specific documents required.

Submit proof of any legal name change for you or your family member (the beneficiary).

See the instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for detailed instructions.

If you or a member of your family is in the U.S. military special conditions may apply to your situation. For information and additional resources, see the “Information for Members of the Military and their Families” link to the right.

Preference Categories

When petitioning for your relative, the following preference categories apply:

First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. (Adult means 21 or older)

Second Preference (2A): Spouses of green card holders, unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents

Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents

Third Preference: Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens

Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

A visa becomes available to a preference category according to the priority date (the date the I-130 was properly filed). For more information on priority dates, see the “Visa Availability and Priority Dates” link to the right.

What Happens Next?

If your relative is already in the United States legally, he or she may apply to adjust status to become a permanent resident after a visa number becomes available using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

If your relative is outside the United States, your petition will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will forward your petition to the appropriate U.S. consulate when a visa becomes available and your relative will be notified about how to proceed. This process is referred to as “Consular Processing.”

Your family member’s preference category will determine how long he or she will have to wait for an immigrant visa number. Once you have filed a petition, you can check its progress on “Check My Case Status” in the links to the right. For visa availability information, see the “Visa Bulletin” link to the right.

For more information on becoming a permanent resident, see the “Adjustment of Status” (for processing within the United States) and “Consular Processing” (for processing overseas) links to the right. For more information on green cards, see the “Green Card” link to the right. For more information on each benefit type and the steps to take to help your relative immigrate, see the links to the left.

Note: A visa petition (Form I-130) is only used to demonstrate a qualifying relationship. An approved petition DOES NOT grant any benefit except to create a place in line for visa processing. For more information on green cards, see the “Green Card” link to the right. For more information on relatives and green cards, see the "Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)" link to the left.

Edited September 23, 2011 by Jojo92122

[Barbara J 115]

F2a family preference category - LPR petitioning for a spouse or unmarried child under 21.

F2b family preference category - LPR petitioning for an unmarried child over 21.

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http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)

As a green card holder (permanent resident), you may petition for certain family members to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents.

You May Petition For The Following Family Members:

Spouse (husband or wife)

Unmarried children under 21

Unmarried son or daughter of any age

Application Process

To obtain a green card for your family member, you must:

File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

Provide proof of your status to demonstrate that you are a permanent resident.

Submit evidence of the qualifying relationship such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc. See the form instructions for specific documents required.

Submit proof of any legal name change for you or your family member (the beneficiary).

See the instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for detailed instructions.

If you or a member of your family is in the U.S. military special conditions may apply to your situation. For information and additional resources, see the “Information for Members of the Military and their Families” link to the right.

Preference Categories

When petitioning for your relative, the following preference categories apply:

First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. (Adult means 21 or older)

Second Preference (2A): Spouses of green card holders, unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents

Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents

Third Preference: Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens

Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

A visa becomes available to a preference category according to the priority date (the date the I-130 was properly filed). For more information on priority dates, see the “Visa Availability and Priority Dates” link to the right.

What Happens Next?

If your relative is already in the United States legally, he or she may apply to adjust status to become a permanent resident after a visa number becomes available using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

If your relative is outside the United States, your petition will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will forward your petition to the appropriate U.S. consulate when a visa becomes available and your relative will be notified about how to proceed. This process is referred to as “Consular Processing.”

Your family member’s preference category will determine how long he or she will have to wait for an immigrant visa number. Once you have filed a petition, you can check its progress on “Check My Case Status” in the links to the right. For visa availability information, see the “Visa Bulletin” link to the right.

For more information on becoming a permanent resident, see the “Adjustment of Status” (for processing within the United States) and “Consular Processing” (for processing overseas) links to the right. For more information on green cards, see the “Green Card” link to the right. For more information on each benefit type and the steps to take to help your relative immigrate, see the links to the left.

Note: A visa petition (Form I-130) is only used to demonstrate a qualifying relationship. An approved petition DOES NOT grant any benefit except to create a place in line for visa processing. For more information on green cards, see the “Green Card” link to the right. For more information on relatives and green cards, see the "Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)" link to the left.

Thankyou I never knew that not that sh will come to America but I did not know I had this open yo me as a LPR

[sephiroh 0]

F2a family preference category - LPR petitioning for a spouse or unmarried child under 21.

F2b family preference category - LPR petitioning for an unmarried child over 21.

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http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=75783e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=75783e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)

As a green card holder (permanent resident), you may petition for certain family members to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents.

You May Petition For The Following Family Members:

Spouse (husband or wife)

Unmarried children under 21

Unmarried son or daughter of any age

Application Process

To obtain a green card for your family member, you must:

File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

Provide proof of your status to demonstrate that you are a permanent resident.

Submit evidence of the qualifying relationship such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc. See the form instructions for specific documents required.

Submit proof of any legal name change for you or your family member (the beneficiary).

See the instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for detailed instructions.

If you or a member of your family is in the U.S. military special conditions may apply to your situation. For information and additional resources, see the “Information for Members of the Military and their Families” link to the right.

Preference Categories

When petitioning for your relative, the following preference categories apply:

First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. (Adult means 21 or older)

Second Preference (2A): Spouses of green card holders, unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents

Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents

Third Preference: Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens

Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

A visa becomes available to a preference category according to the priority date (the date the I-130 was properly filed). For more information on priority dates, see the “Visa Availability and Priority Dates” link to the right.

What Happens Next?

If your relative is already in the United States legally, he or she may apply to adjust status to become a permanent resident after a visa number becomes available using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

If your relative is outside the United States, your petition will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will forward your petition to the appropriate U.S. consulate when a visa becomes available and your relative will be notified about how to proceed. This process is referred to as “Consular Processing.”

Your family member’s preference category will determine how long he or she will have to wait for an immigrant visa number. Once you have filed a petition, you can check its progress on “Check My Case Status” in the links to the right. For visa availability information, see the “Visa Bulletin” link to the right.

For more information on becoming a permanent resident, see the “Adjustment of Status” (for processing within the United States) and “Consular Processing” (for processing overseas) links to the right. For more information on green cards, see the “Green Card” link to the right. For more information on each benefit type and the steps to take to help your relative immigrate, see the links to the left.

Note: A visa petition (Form I-130) is only used to demonstrate a qualifying relationship. An approved petition DOES NOT grant any benefit except to create a place in line for visa processing. For more information on green cards, see the “Green Card” link to the right. For more information on relatives and green cards, see the "Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)" link to the left.

hi i just want to know how long it will take for my wife and my daughter of 2y.o. to petition, if am a green card holder and not yet usc

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

hi i just want to know how long it will take for my wife and my daughter of 2y.o. to petition, if am a green card holder and not yet usc

About three years from the time the petition is accepted by USCIS (the priority date), based on the current visa bulletin. It could be less or more, depending on what happens to the cutoff dates in the visa bulletin between now and then.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Good catch, JoJo!

The older I get, the more I experience these brain-freezes.

The other day I wake up next to a beautiful woman that I had never seen before in my life. Afraid that my wife would get suspicious I get up and try to leave in a hurry. The woman asks me where I'm headed off to, and I'll tell her that I needed to go home. Turns out I was home and the beautiful woman was my wife!