Jump to content
Lyndilou

can we go to USA and apply for visa from there

By Lyndilou in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

 Share

5 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Lyndilou Rookie

Lyndilou   0

Posted
Filed: Other Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

Does anyone know if we can travel to America before our son files for a visa for us. He has decided he will be able to get Citizenship to sponsor us but can we do the paperwork and interview while there on the VWP(90 days) It would be better for us that way than over here in England as he and his wife could help us with the documents etc or would it cause problems

Thank you to everryone who has helped me with previous questions you have all been brilliant

Lynda

Link to comment
Share on other sites
john_and_marlene Mentor

john_and_marlene   162

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
Does anyone know if we can travel to America before our son files for a visa for us. He has decided he will be able to get Citizenship to sponsor us but can we do the paperwork and interview while there on the VWP(90 days) It would be better for us that way than over here in England as he and his wife could help us with the documents etc or would it cause problems

Thank you to everryone who has helped me with previous questions you have all been brilliant

Lynda

You cannot use the VWP to immigrate. You can come for a visit and complete paperwork while you are here. You will have to return home and wait to complete the process and interview.

05/16/2005 I-129F Sent

05/28/2005 I-129F NOA1

06/21/2005 I-129F NOA2

07/18/2005 Consulate Received package from NVC

11/09/2005 Medical

11/16/2005 Interview APPROVED

12/05/2005 Visa received

12/07/2005 POE Minneapolis

12/17/2005 Wedding

12/20/2005 Applied for SSN

01/14/2005 SSN received in the mail

02/03/2006 AOS sent (Did not apply for EAD or AP)

02/09/2006 NOA

02/16/2006 Case status Online

05/01/2006 Biometrics Appt.

07/12/2006 AOS Interview APPROVED

07/24/2006 GC arrived

05/02/2007 Driver's License - Passed Road Test!

05/27/2008 Lifting of Conditions sent (TSC > VSC)

06/03/2008 Check Cleared

07/08/2008 INFOPASS (I-551 stamp)

07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

04/20/2009 Lifting of Conditions approved

04/28/2009 Card received in the mail

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Kez/JWolf Mentor

Kez/JWolf   6

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

Your son will need to file an I-130 for each of you.... this can be done while you are visiting the US, but you will have to return before your VWP (90 days) expires... you then have to do all the paperwork and interview and medicals from the UK... it will take about 1 year from when your son files the I-130's for you to get the IR-5 visa to immigrate to the US....

The only way for you to be able to adjust your status from a VWP is if you are already in the US on vacation and you then decide to stay.... your son could then file the I-130 and AOS together and that would allow you to remain here while it was being processed... the key if what your intent was at the time of your entry to the US... if you were to arrive in the US on a VWP and you have sold up your home and have no job in the UK, even if you were not asked at the POE you could be asked to prove you still had your home etc. in the UK when you go for the AOS interview... also you would not be able to leave the US until you had a greencard... so this can cause problems with sorting things out in the UK...

Hope this helps

Kez

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Sand Experienced

Sand   5

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jordan
 Timeline
Posted
Your son will need to file an I-130 for each of you.... this can be done while you are visiting the US, but you will have to return before your VWP (90 days) expires... you then have to do all the paperwork and interview and medicals from the UK... it will take about 1 year from when your son files the I-130's for you to get the IR-5 visa to immigrate to the US....

The only way for you to be able to adjust your status from a VWP is if you are already in the US on vacation and you then decide to stay.... your son could then file the I-130 and AOS together and that would allow you to remain here while it was being processed... the key if what your intent was at the time of your entry to the US... if you were to arrive in the US on a VWP and you have sold up your home and have no job in the UK, even if you were not asked at the POE you could be asked to prove you still had your home etc. in the UK when you go for the AOS interview... also you would not be able to leave the US until you had a greencard... so this can cause problems with sorting things out in the UK...

Hope this helps

Kez

:thumbs:

بســــم اللـــــه الــــرحمـن الــــرحــــيم

My N-400 timeline, I hope it will help - Local Office (Chula Vista Field Office - San Diego)

10/01/2010: Application was sent.

10/04/2010: Application was received.

10/06/2010: Email received "Application has been received" & Noticed Date.

10/07/2010: "Touch"

10/08/2010: "Touch" & Check was Cashed

10/09/2010: NOA1 Received via mail.

10/22/2010: Status Changed Online "Request for evidence" It was for Biometrics.

10/25/2010: Request for evidence recieved "Biometrics Notice".

11/18/2010: Biometrics date ==> 11:00AM. Biometrics was taken On time.

12/03/2010: "Yellow Letter" Received.

12/06/2010: "Touch" Case Moved to "Testing and Interview".

12/08/2010: Interview Letter received via mail.

01/13/2011: Interview Date. Done, " Thanks To ALLAH, I Passed the Test.

01/18/2011: Oath Letter was Sent.

01/20/2011: Oath Letter Recieved via mail.

01/28/2011: Oath Date. ==> Done, I am a U.S. Citizen

01/31/2011: Applied for a U.S. Passport Book, And, U.S. Passport Card.

02/25/2011: Passport Book's Received.

02/26/2011: Passport Card's Received.

02/28/2011: Certificate Of Naturalization's Returned.

Game Over.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Lyndilou Rookie

Lyndilou   0

Posted
Filed: Other Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
Your son will need to file an I-130 for each of you.... this can be done while you are visiting the US, but you will have to return before your VWP (90 days) expires... you then have to do all the paperwork and interview and medicals from the UK... it will take about 1 year from when your son files the I-130's for you to get the IR-5 visa to immigrate to the US....

The only way for you to be able to adjust your status from a VWP is if you are already in the US on vacation and you then decide to stay.... your son could then file the I-130 and AOS together and that would allow you to remain here while it was being processed... the key if what your intent was at the time of your entry to the US... if you were to arrive in the US on a VWP and you have sold up your home and have no job in the UK, even if you were not asked at the POE you could be asked to prove you still had your home etc. in the UK when you go for the AOS interview... also you would not be able to leave the US until you had a greencard... so this can cause problems with sorting things out in the UK...

Hope this helps

Kez

thanks to everyone that is very helpful Lynda

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...