QUESTION
How long does it take the national visa center to send notifications?
Asked on Apr 22nd, 2013 on Immigration - Nevada
More details to this question:
My parents submitted my I-130 petition form back in July 2011. It was approved on November 30, 2011 and the status was changed into post decision activity. We hired an attorney but we never received this notice. My sister was under 18 and I was 27 when our parents who are permanent residents submitted our applications.
2 ANSWERS
It takes about 2-3 years for children under the age of 21 of permanent residents to qualify for an immigrant visa and about 4-6 years for children over the age of 21 of permanent residents. So, the fact that the I-130 is approved is only the first step. The visa priority date, established by the filing of the I-130 petition, also has to be current for the preference category under which the I-130 was filed in order for you to immigrate. Additionally, in order for you to adjust status within the US, you have to remain in valid non-immigrant status throughout the entire time you are waiting for the priority date to become current. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on May 03rd, 2013 at 3:03 AM
Robert E. West
Hard to answer your question without knowing a few details like is the person a citizen who petitioned you? How did you enter the country? etc... You may be eligible for deferred action depending on when you came to the United States. If you are in the Las Vegas area, you should come to the office to see what I may be able to assist you.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 7:45 PM