Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
Does the priority date remain same in the family based immigration if the Primary Sponsors category changes from PR to Citizen
Asked on 1/12/11, 10:45 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Dianne Brooks
The Mandel Law Firm
No, it follows the sponsors status.
Answered on 1/17/11, 11:22 am
Taraneh Khorrami
Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, APLC
If the sponsor�s status changes to a U.S. citizen then the petition needs to be upgraded to appropriate category. Accordingly, this will change the priority date of the petition.
Answered on 1/19/11, 11:59 am