Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

PLEASE HELP...THANK YOU.. my father put in my petition before i was 21 years old which was three months before. my father was a permanent resident at the time but just got his citizenship. i am 25 years old now, should he processed to try or their is no chance. Thank you for your help.


Asked on 12/02/10, 1:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Finkenbinder Law Office of Timothy L. Finkenbinder, P.A.

You may still obtain a green card based on your relationship to your father. There is no need to file a separate application. You simply change quota categories to Family Based 1st Preference.

Adult unmarried children of citizens are presently backlogged to January 1, 2005 (they are processing adult unmarried children of citizens who had an I-130 filed on their behalf on or before January 1, 2005). The question is when was the original I-130 filed. This will give you an idea how much longer the process will take. Your father should notify USCIS and the Department of State of his naturalization.

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Answered on 12/28/10, 9:32 am


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