130 and 485

[brennabj22 0]

Can I send an 130 and 485 at the same time for my son, how much will I pay? Is it true that wen u file the two together u don't need to pay the two them? Which fee should I pay? Thanks. I'm Us Cit petitioning bio son in PHILS.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

Is your son currently in the Phils? if so, you do not need I-465, that is for adjusting status inside the USA.

You will follow this Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/childpet

[brennabj22 0]

So when can I apply the 485, I thought u can do it at the same time so that wen ur child arrives here he receives the LPR in a month or so?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

no the i485 is to adjust status in the US, meaning if he were here. since he is going through consular processing, there is no need for the i485

[brennabj22 0]

So I will file 130 and wait for the visa number right? And then when can I apply his 485 ?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

I don't think you understand, you don't

that form is not for him

[brennabj22 0]

Ok thank you for that. I just want yo have some enlightenment because why some of my friends have their mom and kids arrived here in US and after a month they received their LPR cards. My question is they didn't do AOS coz they filed 485 my question is when and how? But if don't know its ok. Thank you.

[brennabj22 0]

Thank you very much I think I found what I'm looking for., they call it consular processing for LPR who lives outside the US.

"Application Process: Green Card (Permanent Residence)

To petition for a family member to receive a green card (permanent residence), you begin by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form establishes the family relationship that exists between you and your relative. Sometimes the I-130 can be filed together with an application for permanent residence, officially know as Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This is discussed below. "

I copy the process ... From step 6 up....

6. Notify the National Visa Center of Any Changes

You do not need to contact the National Visa Center about your petition, they will contact you for the information they need. You should, however, contact the NVC if there is a change in your personal situation or if you change your address. For NVC contact information, see the NVC Contact Information page. It is important to notify the NVC if you reach the age of 21 for a child or have a change in your marital status, as this may affect your eligibility or visa availability.

7. After Your Visa is Granted

If you are granted an immigrant visa, the consular officer will give you a packet of information. This packet is known as a Visa Packet. You should not open this packet.

Upon your arrival to the United States, you should give your Visa Packet to the Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry. You will be inspected by a Customs and Border Protection officer and if found admissible, will be admitted as a permanent resident of the United States, which gives you the authority to live and work in the United States permanently.

8. Receive Your Green Card

You will be mailed your green card. If you do not receive your green card within 45 days of your arrival, please call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or visit your local office by making an InfoPass appointment. Make an appointment by visiting our Infopass page.

[brennabj22 0]

Get a Green Card While Outside the United States

If you are currently outside the United States and are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, you can become a permanent resident through consular processing. Consular processing is when USCIS works with the Department of State to issue a visa on an approved Form I-130 petition when a visa is available. You may then travel on the visa and will officially become a permanent resident when admitted at a U.S. port of entry. For more information on consular processing for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, see the Consular Processing link to the left under Green Card Processes & Procedures. The Department of State will notify you when you are eligible to apply for an immigrant visa. If you do not apply for an immigrant visa within one year following notification from the Department of State, your petition may be terminated.

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 our Visa Availability & Priority Dates page.

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 page

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.

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Ok thank you for that. I just want yo have some enlightenment because why some of my friends have their mom and kids arrived here in US and after a month they received their LPR cards. My question is they didn't do AOS coz they filed 485 my question is when and how? But if don't know its ok. Thank you.

They did not file I-485.