about how long does it take to get an approval, and what do they look at to decide?...i was just worried, that i will send the $355.00 and it will get denied......is there anything, that i need to know about this form for applying???
2007-11-14 10:35:56 · 5 answers · asked by Erika 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
it is for my father!!....i am a us citizen (born here)...and he lived here for years, and got deported almost 9 years ago.....but now i am almost 20....i have two older sisters that will be applying for this, since it says they have to be 21 or older!!!.....
2007-11-14 10:56:03 · update #1
It takes about 4-8 months for an I-130 to be approved for the most part. Delays can happen but that's the nature of government bureaucracy. You have to be over-21 to file an I-130 for your father. Your father may also quality for a "green card" if he's in the US (*must meet specific requirements). In addition, if your father has past criminal charges or immigration issues (i.e. deportation), you WILL NEED attorney representation.
If you're not certain of the I-130 process, you should consult with a non-profit organization specializing in immigration law or retain assistance from an immigration attorney.
These are not things you should take chances with you're concerned about what goes in the forms. It's not overly difficult if it's a straight forward situation, but I've seen mistakes in the past and you've got be careful and read the forms carefully and make sure you include what's requested.
Good luck and hopefully all goes well for you and your father... :)
2007-11-14 14:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by mollywarriorpuppy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As noted, if you were born a citizen, you've never been a alien, so you won't have an alien registration number. If you weren't, it should show up on your old green card if you have it, or your naturalization certificate. As for the relative, unless they were previously in the US as an immigrant or had some sort of case with INS/USCIS then they won't have one either until after the petition is processed. It's currently assigned at that point.
2016-05-23 04:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approval is determined by a couple of factors. First of all, what relation are you to the petitioner ? :ie spouse, parents and children under the age of 18 usually have first preference. go to the NIS website., I think the name has been changed though ,and check it out . They usually have all the info.....good luck.
2007-11-14 10:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by kharilli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is complicated situation, consult with an immigration attorney. That would be the best way.
2007-11-14 13:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by pianojangee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was deported, he has to wait 10 years to come back.
2007-11-14 10:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by Gretl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋