EB2 vs F2B

[Sal23 0]

Hey everyone,

 

My EB-2(India) priority date is August 2020. My parents are green card holders and we are also considering for them to apply green card for myself under F2B(India) category. It seems like the wait times for both are considerably long. Is it worth applying for F2B category(and paying about $3500 for lawyer and government fees) OR would you guys advise me to stick to EB2 and just wait?

 

Let me know if you need any other information from me to reach a good conclusion. 

 

Thanks! 

[Dashinka 24,941]

It is not a bad idea to have another back-up application in process.  That being said, I would not hire a lawyer to do an I130 for you unless you have a complicated case.

 

Good Luck!

[appleblossom 3,392]

18 minutes ago, Sal23 said:

Hey everyone,

 

My EB-2(India) priority date is August 2020. My parents are green card holders and we are also considering for them to apply green card for myself under F2B(India) category. It seems like the wait times for both are considerably long. Is it worth applying for F2B category(and paying about $3500 for lawyer and government fees) OR would you guys advise me to stick to EB2 and just wait?

 

Let me know if you need any other information from me to reach a good conclusion. 

 

Thanks! 

 

It would only be a guess as nobody knows what will happen in the future. But you’re looking at at least 10 years for F2B, if your parents filed now, and for EB2 you probably have a similar time left. 

 

The one advantage of EB2 is that you could get married and take a future spouse with you, unlike F2B. But personally I’d get your parents to petition you as well, so you have multiple options and can then go with whichever becomes current first. No need for a lawyer though, just the filing fees. 

 

 

[Boiler 46,336]

The EB2 does not cost you anything

 

Parents have to pay the I 130 fee but why do they need a lawyer?

[JeanneAdil 6,721]

I wouldn't shell out any money for a lawyer