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Can I Adjust Mom from Tourist Visa While She's in the U.S.? [split topic]

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DanieLMelara   7

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Hello my VJ family.

It’s been a while since I have posted, but here I am again asking for your expertise and moral support.

Please feel free to direct me to the correct thread if I am not correctly posting on the right one.

I am a USC.

My mom came to the US on a tourist visa (b2 I think). She has been visiting annually for the last 10 years. She was going to stay for about a month. She entered the country as a tourist and did NOT enter the country wanting to stay in the U.S. She told the truth at the POE as she had no intentions to stay in the US at the moment of her entry.

I have been dealing with a lot changes in my life, (ei divorce and new job) and I convinced her to stay with me and I convinced her to start the process in the US instead of going back home. basically I am in need of her emotional support.

I was wondering if anybody here in this forum has similar experience with their parents and what are the results. How long did it take and etc?

please share your experiences.

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,288

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*** Post has been split from an unrelated thread in the "AOS from WS&T Visas" case progress subforum. ***

[Moderator hat off]

Parents can apparently be petitioned by means of the I-130 and supporting documentation.

Has your mother overstayed her authorized period of stay in the U.S.?

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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NigeriaorBust   4,087

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The key is does you mother want to LIVE in the US or visit. What ties does she have back home and where does she want to be ? If she doesn't want to reside here than a green card is not the way to go. I know many older adults no matter how much they care for their children are happier where they grew up.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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DanieLMelara   7

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yes, I agree. Older people are generaly happier where they grew up.

My mother is still relatively young, she is in her early 50's. The political & economic situation in El Salvador makes it very hard to make a decent living. Not to mention the insecurity with gangs and the drug cartels.

Anyways, does anybody in this forum has experience with adjusting from a tourist visa for a parent?

I also, have a question about the advance parole: I received the email that the advance parole was approved but will I rec'd a document ?? if yes, how long does it take?

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