Can I apply for a green card using my mom’s visa number since I’m 19 and I’m under her I-130 form?
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Can I apply for a green card using my mom’s visa number since I’m 19 and I’m under her I-130 form?
There is an immigration case for my mom, with approval form 797 and NVC sent a letter that our case is in NVC now (we’re in processing), We just need to pay fees and submit an application and documents to get it; they told us that there’s available visas for us(NVC) but I have already been in the US on F-1 visa,
Asked on May 2, 2014 under Immigration Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can apply for a green card via your mother's visa and under her 1-130 form.
However, eligible family members such as you must wait until there is a visa number available before you can apply for adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident in the United States.
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