Can a I-130 be filed with an I-485?
Sometimes the I-130 can be filed together with an application for permanent residence, officially known as Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This is discussed below. Which Relatives May I Petition For? Parents of U.S. citizens (The petitioning citizen must be 21 or older.)
Can a child file an I-485 adjustment of status?
Yes, you can include your spouse and children aged less than 21 at the time of filing I-485 for Adjustment of Status. You must submit all the documents required for AoS for each dependent (except form G-28). In addition, you may need to file Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) for each dependent. Other documents may include:
When to file Form I-485 for green card?
If a visa is immediately available, you may file your Form I-485: After we approve your Form I-130, as long as your Form I-130 has not been terminated or revoked. For information on visa availability, see Visa Availability and Priority Dates, Adjustment of Status Filing Charts.
Can a I-485 application be filed concurrently with an I-765?
Application for EAD (Form I-765) can be filed concurrently along with I-485 or any time after that as long as I-485 application is pending. The following documents must accompany the form:
Sometimes the I-130 can be filed together with an application for permanent residence, officially known as Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This is discussed below. Which Relatives May I Petition For? Parents of U.S. citizens (The petitioning citizen must be 21 or older.)
If a visa is immediately available, you may file your Form I-485: After we approve your Form I-130, as long as your Form I-130 has not been terminated or revoked. For information on visa availability, see Visa Availability and Priority Dates, Adjustment of Status Filing Charts.
How long does it take to file for a brother or sister?
The processing time for a U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister can take a significant amount of time. The waiting time starts when you send off the completed petition and filing fee in the mail. About two to three weeks after filing, USCIS will respond to your request by mailing a receipt that confirms that they received the application.
Can a minor sibling of US citizen immigrate through parents?
A minor sibling of a US citizen can either be sponsored for a US Green Card by his/her US citizen sibling who is above age 21, or by his/her US citizen or permanent resident parents. We are not a law firm, and this site and our software are not a substitute for the advice of a lawyer and do not contain or constitute legal advice.