How long does it take to get a green card through Father?
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How long does it take to get a green card through Father?
Typically, the entire process of applying for a Green Card for your parents can take anywhere from 7 to 15 months. The USCIS service center that the petition is filed with can impact the length of the processing time, depending on the amount of backlog the service center has to work through.
Is filing I-130 online faster?
Does filing online make things easier or faster? Submitting documents online is naturally faster than sending them through the mail. However, nothing else about the Form I-130 process is different. Filing the form online does not speed up the government’s review process, nor does it change what authorities want to see.
Can a relative apply for a green card while in the US?
Immediate relatives who are in the United States can file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status at the same time as Form I-130. For more information on how your relative can apply to adjust status (get a Green Card) while they are in the United States, see the How Do I Help My Relative Become a Permanent Resident?
How to petition for a family member to get a green card?
(PDF, 679.12 KB) To petition for a family member to receive a Green Card (permanent residence), begin by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form establishes the family relationship that exists between you and your relative.
Can a parent apply for a green card with an I-485?
Your parent (if you are 21 years of age or older). If your qualifying immediate relative currently resides in the United States and wants to apply for lawful permanent resident status, they may apply using Form I-485 at the same time or after you file Form I-130.
Can a US citizen petition a relative to become a resident?
U.S. Citizen Petition for an Immediate Relative to Become a Lawful Permanent Resident If you are a U.S. citizen, you may be able to petition for certain family members to become a lawful permanent resident (get their Green Card). Becoming a lawful permanent resident is a two-part process.