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yankee4real   0

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Hello guys,

As a U.S. citizen, can anyone tell me if it is advisable to file I-130 (F4 categories) for my brother who is currently in the U.S. on a B1/B2 tourist visa. I heard from this forum and other friends that the waiting period for his category (F4) is about 13years. He currently has 6 months validity status in the U.S.  I'm thinking he might skip the waiting period if I file for him while he is here in the U.S., and he would adjust his status once the I-130 is approved.

 

Any useful information would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Yankee4real :unsure:

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kzielu   1,149

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Of course he will not. He will have to wait the whole 13 years regardless of whether he is in US or not - if he waits in US and becomes out of status, he (after these 13 years) will not be able to adjust.

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14 minutes ago, yankee4real said:

Ok, thanks.

Further question: Since my brother came with my parents, what if I change my parent's status, and then, one of them file I-130 for my brother ?

Note: My brother is 23years now!

Once your parents become Green Card holder, they can apply for your brother and it will be relatively faster as long as your siblings are under 21:

 

. (F2B) Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents:  23% of the overall second preference limitation.

 

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16 minutes ago, yankee4real said:

Ok, thanks.

Further question: Since my brother came with my parents, what if I change my parent's status, and then, one of them file I-130 for my brother ?

Note: My brother is 23years now!

Yes, that plan is valid. However, it's still going to take a long time...

Parents' green cards: ~1 year

I-130 for your brother - ONLY IF HE IS AND REMAINS UNMARRIED: ~8 years

Total: ~9-10 years

http://www.myprioritydate.com/?pd=7/18/2017&pr=2

 

If your parents get citizenship then he can then get married, but the wait would then be close to 20 years.

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

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  You have the same issues with him not being able to overstay his visitors visa and the slight chance that some sort of immigration reform could mess up your plans by eliminating categories.  Also "wait times"   are how long people that filed X years ago waited to get a visa today.  The lines are much longer and if there are no changes you may see twice the current wait time or more.

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

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