Applying for greencard for children over 21

[ZT2017 8]

Does anyone know the process for permanent resident applying for unmarried daughter 23 yr old? She’s currently on F-1 in the USA studying.

[Kanja 202]

1 hour ago, ZT2017 said:

Does anyone know the process for permanent resident applying for unmarried daughter 23 yr old? She’s currently on F-1 in the USA studying.

Complete i130 application for her. 

[Boiler 46,109]

Looks like you have filed a I 130 before so the same process.

[ZT2017 8]

14 hours ago, Boiler said:

Looks like you have filed a I 130 before so the same process.

Yes I have… would u know how long the process is usually and if she’s in the country on f1 can I do 485 with it ?

[Boiler 46,109]

9 or 10 years probably

 

Yes should then file to adjust.

Edited January 5, 2023 by Boiler

[Chancy 6,243]

Just now, ZT2017 said:

would u know how long the process is usually and if she’s in the country on f1 can I do 485 with it ?

 

Adult applicant on F1 visa can't file I-485 concurrently or soon after I-130 filing.  You should file I-130 asap, then your daughter may get a visa interview in her home country in around 8 years or so.

 

[Boiler 46,109]

3 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Adult applicant on F1 visa can't file I-485 concurrently or soon after I-130 filing.  You should file I-130 asap, then your daughter may get a visa interview in her home country in around 8 years or so.

 

Daughter can adjust from F1

[ZT2017 8]

6 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Adult applicant on F1 visa can't file I-485 concurrently or soon after I-130 filing.  You should file I-130 asap, then your daughter may get a visa interview in her home country in around 8 years or so.

 

It takes 8 years for interview ?  Permanent resident sponsoring unmarried child over 21 I thought was like 4-5 yrs? 

[Chancy 6,243]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Daughter can adjust from F1

 

Not before I-130 PD is current.  Daughter is 23 years old.

 

[ZT2017 8]

1 minute ago, Chancy said:

 

Not before I-130 PD is current.  Daughter is 23 years old.

 

Sorry fr the ignorance.. what is PD? 

[Boiler 46,109]

Just now, Chancy said:

 

Not before I-130 PD is current.  Daughter is 23 years old.

 

Of course. Bur she does not have to do Consulate interview if she is here on a F1.

Just now, ZT2017 said:

Sorry fr the ignorance.. what is PD? 

Priority Date

[ZT2017 8]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Of course. Bur she does not have to do Consulate interview if she is here on a F1.

Priority Date

Ok I appreciate your help.. I will file the i130 asap but I honestly thought it was 4-5 yrs.. ughhh.. 

[Boiler 46,109]

5 minutes ago, ZT2017 said:

It takes 8 years for interview ?  Permanent resident sponsoring unmarried child over 21 I thought was like 4-5 yrs? 

Has been about 8 years for those interviewing now, longer line so inevitably a longer wait for those filing now., it is currently sightly quicker for children of Permanent Residents and you can keep that category if you naturalise and that is still the case.

Edited January 5, 2023 by Boiler

[Chancy 6,243]

1 minute ago, ZT2017 said:

It takes 8 years for interview ?  Permanent resident sponsoring unmarried child over 21 I thought was like 4-5 yrs? 

 

Check the visa bulletin.  Only F2B cases with I-130 filed on or before Sept 22, 2015 are getting visa interviews now -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2023/visa-bulletin-for-january-2023.html

 

[Chancy 6,243]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Bur she does not have to do Consulate interview if she is here on a F1.

 

Assuming she can find a way to remain in status the entire time.  Going to be tough to stay in status for 8 years while on F1 visa.