how to stay in LPR queue for F2B after becoming a citizen?

[healthteacher 18]

Hi,

Could someone explain the process of staying in the lawful permanent resident line for purpose of bringing an F2B relative on I-130, after becoming a citizen?

I understand the F2B wait is a little shorter at this time for non-citizen petitioners.

Does it require a certain request form? How soon should it be done after petitioner becomes a citizen?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

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Edited January 21, 2020 by SusieQQQ

[healthteacher 18]

looks like almost 1 year faster for an LPR petitioner

Would the conversion to FB1 be automatic after becoming a citizen?

thanks

Edited January 21, 2020 by healthteacher

[arken 4,197]

Yes the conversion would be automatic. When your case is at NVC, you can contact NVC to keep your petition under F2B.

[healthteacher 18]

Well the I-130 f2b petition in question has not reached NOA2 stage yet, was originally filed as LPR petitioner.