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Hi everyone, 

 

I am planning to bring my parents to the US and we are debating if they should visit and i130+i485 in the states or should we file i130+NVC?

 

We are worried because there seems to be a huge backlog in NVC that might delay everything. Surely it's a personal choice, but I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you.

i130 (both parents)

2021/06/04 i130 filed online, routed to Nebraska

2021/09/03 RFE received, responded within a day
2021/11/19 Both i130 approved.

Currently waiting for cases to be transferred to NVC

 

 

 

 

 

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It is illegal visa fraud to enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status (I-130, I-485).  It isn't a personal choice.  You should file an I-130 for them and start the consular process.

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Oh I did not know that! Good to know that's a fraud. 

 

But how come people come in with B visa and do adjustment of status? Was it not allowed? 

i130 (both parents)

2021/06/04 i130 filed online, routed to Nebraska

2021/09/03 RFE received, responded within a day
2021/11/19 Both i130 approved.

Currently waiting for cases to be transferred to NVC

 

 

 

 

 

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1 minute ago, NYC waiting game said:

Oh I did not know that! Good to know that's a fraud. 

 

But how come people come in with B visa and do adjustment of status? Was it not allowed? 

It is illegal to enter the US via a B2 visa with the intent to stay and adjust status.  The terms of service of VJ do not allow us to discuss it further.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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17 minutes ago, NYC waiting game said:

Oh I did not know that! Good to know that's a fraud. 

 

But how come people come in with B visa and do adjustment of status? Was it not allowed? 

It's legal only under certain circumstances. Your situation does not fit that.

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38 minutes ago, NYC waiting game said:

Oh I did not know that! Good to know that's a fraud. 

 

But how come people come in with B visa and do adjustment of status? Was it not allowed? 

When people come into the US without the intention to immigrate and there's a change in circumstances, it's okay to adjust.

What you are doing is called preconceived intent because your parents are outside the US and you are contemplating having them enter the US on non-immigrant visitor visas with the intent to immigrant.  

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***Under the below quoted provision of the TOS, this thread is now closed to additional comment; do not restart this thread or refer to it in any future discussion.***

 

By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using the Service, you will not:

  • Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method.

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Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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