Are concurrent petitions allowed?

[Holdanna 8]

Good morning-

 

I think I already asked this but I'm a greencard holder who petitioned for my son (19).  Everything got approved and it's being held back due to the president's proclamation. I understand the proclamation may expire at the end of December. But who knows what will happen. So he lives in Montreal and his girlfriend lives in Sacramento. She is planning to move in with me in January and work fulltime. And they want to now go through the K1 route since we don't know what will happen with my petition. Can we have concurrent petitions going? They plan on marrying around next summer. They will both be 20. The idea is to have both petitions going at the same time and whichever comes in first is the one he will go with. Any thoughts? Although she will be his primary sponsor I will be the 2nd sponsor as I doubt she will make enough money to qualify. I am his primary sponsor on my petition  and was approved.

 

TIA

[geowrian 22,338]

Yes, multiple petitions from different petitioners is fine. You can go with whichever one comes up for the visa first.

F2A is banned until at least early 2021. But if it is not extended, that would be the preferred path to take....no AOS or ROC required, can work/travel right away, etc. They could still naturalize under the 3 year rule if they marry a USC, too.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,482]

As @geowrian stated, no AOS and ROC fees, in addition to the I-129F fee. $3000+ in savings.

 

Also, for Canada, K1 takes 12-18 months.  6-9 months for the k1 petition, 1-2 months NVC, 5-7 months waiting for interview at Montreal.

[Holdanna 8]

Thank-you. We will proceed with both.