Advice on I-130 Petition for Parents and Sibling Under 21 soon to be 21

[sc_queens 14]

12 hours ago, Boiler said:

I prefer to have as many applications in play as possible when dealing with categories involving long wait times as you never know what might happen.

 

I do remember the case of one lady on a F1, she had a child in the US, and was still on a F1 when the child hit 21 so she could adjust. I am not saying that is normal but there are some odd timelines out there.

If I were to apply after getting my citizenship, would it impact his F1 visa. And what would happen if he wants to to apply for H1B or any other category? Will the current application terminate or would be an additional application?

[sc_queens 14]

3 hours ago, manyfudge said:

You have received good answers on this thread.

 

The most realistic way is for him to find a U.S.C. spouse.

 

Failing that, STEM major to get a 3 year OPT and do well enough to get GC sponsorship as well as trying the H1B lottery.

 

What is his major?

 

 

More like 10 years at this point and growing.  

His major is Computer Science. What's a STEM Major? H1B is such a hassle. But if that's the route he has to go, nothing we can do 😞

[sc_queens 14]

Thank you so much everyone for all the supportive comments. This has been so helpful. I will try to see what steps to take from here since there are so many great suggestions. Sad that things didn't work out as planned but hopeful indeed 😊

[manyfudge 291]

12 minutes ago, sc_queens said:

What's a STEM Majo

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt

 

He should also enter green card lottery every year if his birthplace is Nepal.

 

https://dvprogram.state.gov

Edited November 14, 2023 by manyfudge

[sc_queens 14]

On 11/14/2023 at 11:59 AM, manyfudge said:

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt

 

He should also enter green card lottery every year if his birthplace is Nepal.

 

https://dvprogram.state.gov

 

Thanks!
He did file for DV so that's good. 

[manyfudge 291]

On 11/14/2023 at 12:45 PM, sc_queens said:

getting my citizenship, would it impact his F1 visa

Should not.  Because it’s such a long shot.  How can you have immigrant intent when it’s 10 years away.

 

Definitely go for STEM opt, H1B lotteries.

 

Work for a multinational so he can get transferred abroad, etc.  

 

How did you get your GC?