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i-130 approved - beneficiary is in the US

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Hi, 

My mom (LPR) filed i-130 for my 17yo sister. She is currently out of status but has not started accruing unlawful presence. The approval notice mentioned that she can adjust status by filing form i-485.

I want to know if there is anyone who has been in this situation and was successful with adjusting status in the US. We are worried about the possibility of her getting stuck outside the US if she leaves to process outside the US at a consulate.

 

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2 hours ago, Shola90 said:

Hi, 

My mom (LPR) filed i-130 for my 17yo sister. She is currently out of status but has not started accruing unlawful presence. The approval notice mentioned that she can adjust status by filing form i-485.

I want to know if there is anyone who has been in this situation and was successful with adjusting status in the US. We are worried about the possibility of her getting stuck outside the US if she leaves to process outside the US at a consulate.

 

Thanks.

Are you sure about that?  You have to be in status to adjust status, unless immediate relative of USC.

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9 hours ago, Shola90 said:

The approval notice mentioned that she can adjust status by filing form i-485.

 

The petitioner is a Green card holder?  If so, there seem to be a couple issues.  

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On 10/27/2023 at 9:14 PM, SalishSea said:

Are you sure about that?  You have to be in status to adjust status, unless immediate relative of USC.

When the I-130 application was submitted, where did your mom used as your sister's current location and her address? If she noted in the application that her current residence the US, she can apply for I-485.

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1 hour ago, peeroh said:

When the I-130 application was submitted, where did your mom used as your sister's current location and her address? If she noted in the application that her current residence the US, she can apply for I-485.

As mentioned the child is out of status.

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