Question about I-130 and obtaining a green card

[lyra14 6]

Hi, everyone! 😊

 

My husband and I have started to fill out I-130 forms for his parents, who currently live in Iran. We are both U.S. citizens. 

 

His parents asked us today if, once their visa is granted to travel to the U.S., they would have to remain in the U.S. while their adjustment of status for a green card is being processed. I wasn't sure what the correct answer would be, so I thought I'd ask the community here for some guidance. 

 

Thanks so much in advance for your help!! 

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, lyra14 said:

 

 

His parents asked us today if, once their visa is granted to travel to the U.S., they would have to remain in the U.S. while their adjustment of status for a green card is being processed.

No.

 

Their immigration visas  will be converted to temporary green cards the moment they enter the U.S.  

 

Adjustment of status is a different process for people who are already in the U.S.  They should not file for adjustment of status:

 

* it will be denied

* they will lose their fee

* it is not needed

 

 

Edited July 18, 2023 by Mike E

[SalishSea 17,828]

2 hours ago, lyra14 said:

Hi, everyone! 😊

 

My husband and I have started to fill out I-130 forms for his parents, who currently live in Iran. We are both U.S. citizens. 

 

His parents asked us today if, once their visa is granted to travel to the U.S., they would have to remain in the U.S. while their adjustment of status for a green card is being processed. I wasn't sure what the correct answer would be, so I thought I'd ask the community here for some guidance. 

 

Thanks so much in advance for your help!! 

Do they not want to stay in the US?

[lyra14 6]

Hi @SalishSea and @Mike E!

 

I apologize for the delay in responding back. Thank you both for your help! 

 

@Mike E Just to ask a few more clarifying questions: Will the temporary green card be valid for entry and exit, just like a regular green card? How long can they use this card for? And what process will we have to initiate in order for them to have a permanent green card? 

 

@SalishSea Yes, they do want to stay

 

Thank you both again!! 

[Mike E 11,739]

2 hours ago, lyra14 said:

 

@Mike E Just to ask a few more clarifying questions: Will the temporary green card be valid for entry and exit, just like a regular green card?

yes

2 hours ago, lyra14 said:

 

 

How long can they use this card for?

one year from date of entry

2 hours ago, lyra14 said:

 

 

And what process will we have to initiate in order for them to have a permanent green card? 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee