Who files i485 and who files i130, if file online?

[LucyF 1]

Hi everyone,

 

I am trying to file green card application for my mom. After helping her register on USCIS website, I realized that i485 does not show as an option under form selections.

 

To my limited understanding, it seems that I should be using my account to file i130? And would that trigger i485 for her? Why USCIS website states people like her could file i130 and i485 together?

 

I am a USC and my mom is currently in US under B2 visa.

 

Thank you very much!

 

Lucy

Edited September 3, 2022 by LucyF

[SteveInBostonI130 3,452]

I-485 is paper only.

 

You fill out the I-130.  If you do it online, your mom will need to wait for the receipt number to fill out her I-485.

 

If you do it on paper, I believe it can be sent on the same package as the I-485 which would include the I-131, I-765, I-864 by you.  I-131 and I-765 is optional, but you will need to provide the I-864 for her.

Edited September 3, 2022 by SteveInBostonI130

[Mike E 11,739]

21 hours ago, LucyF said:

Hi everyone,

 

I am trying to file green card application for my mom. After helping her register on USCIS website, I realized that i485 does not show as an option under form selections.

 

To my limited understanding, it seems that I should be using my account to file i130? And would that trigger i485 for her? Why USCIS website states people like her could file i130 and i485 together?

 

I am a USC and my mom is currently in US under B2 visa.

 

Thank you very much!

 

Lucy

Simplest is to do both with paper and send at once ina single mailing (usps priority mail)
 

https://www.visajourney.com/guides/us-immigration-for-parents/

https://www.visajourney.com/guides/us-immigration-guide-for-parents/

 

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