Parents' AOS in MA

[sunny1 0]

USC's parent in US on B2 status. USC files I-130/I-485 for parent in boston area.

*Will the petition go to chicago lockbox?

*Is it safe for parent to AOS from B2?

*If all goes well, name check and all, can the parent expect a GC in 3-4 months?

[YuAndDan 153]

Using a visitors visa to immigrate is a misuse of the visa, and is considered visa fraud. It wont fly. You can file the I-130, but the parent will need to interview at the consulate in the home country to get a correct visa to immigrate.

The I-130/I-485 adjustment has to do with marriage situations.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

As immediate relatives of a USC they can file for AOS if they are already in the US.... yes all the forms go to the Chicago Lockbox..... Yes there are some risks..... they may be asked to prove they did not have immigrant intent at entry.... it should not take any longer than any other AOS....

Kez

The I-130/I-485 adjustment has to do with marriage situations.

I-130/I485 adjustment is for any family based adjustment where they are already in the US and do not have to wait for an immigrant visa to become available....

Kez

Edited May 16, 2007 by Niagaenola

[sunny1 0]

Thanks Niagaenola.

In reality do they really deny a parent AOS from B2?

We would not want to take any chances.

As immediate relatives of a USC they can file for AOS if they are already in the US.... yes all the forms go to the Chicago Lockbox..... Yes there are some risks..... they may be asked to prove they did not have immigrant intent at entry.... it should not take any longer than any other AOS....

Kez

The I-130/I-485 adjustment has to do with marriage situations.

I-130/I485 adjustment is for any family based adjustment where they are already in the US and do not have to wait for an immigrant visa to become available....

Kez

[Kez/JWolf 6]

If they think they have used a B2 to get around the immigration laws then yes they can deny anyone...

As you have not given any other info about their entry on a B2 and when they decided to remain I can not comment further...

Have you talked over their situation with a immigration lawyer.... I would..

Kez

[Boiler 45,904]

The OP's past posts are shall we say confusing.

[Anyuta 0]

Go ahead and file and do not be afraid. It will work. Send the whole package to Chicago lockbox, I-130 and I-485 together and all the relevant paperwok. There is no waiting period involved. I did the same thing for my mother and just followed the directions. Everything was pretty easy and painelss, went superfast. She came here on B2 and stayed. Her visa expired months ago. We had no problems whatsoever. Nobody even brought up anything about fraud. I did all the paperwork myself and 4 months later she had her interview which was actually just last week. No questions were asked. The interviewer just checked the paperwork, asked when she entered the US the last time and stamped her passport. The only requirement there is that the person enters the US LEGALLY regardless of the visa type. If you have questions, let me know. We just went through the whole process. so it's all still fresh in my mind.

[cutie bear 2]

Go ahead and file and do not be afraid. It will work. Send the whole package to Chicago lockbox, I-130 and I-485 together and all the relevant paperwok. There is no waiting period involved. I did the same thing for my mother and just followed the directions. Everything was pretty easy and painelss, went superfast. She came here on B2 and stayed. Her visa expired months ago. We had no problems whatsoever. Nobody even brought up anything about fraud. I did all the paperwork myself and 4 months later she had her interview which was actually just last week. No questions were asked. The interviewer just checked the paperwork, asked when she entered the US the last time and stamped her passport. The only requirement there is that the person enters the US LEGALLY regardless of the visa type. If you have questions, let me know. We just went through the whole process. so it's all still fresh in my mind.

my mom will have her interview on the 26th of Sept.

what are the questions asked during the interview aside from the questions indicated in forms.

thanks in advance!