Legal Question in Immigration Law in Massachusetts
Hi, My son is American Citizen and Iam Brazilian Citizen.
He can apply for me using the form I-130.
How long takes to be approved?Do I have to stay in Brazil to wait till been
approved?
Thank you.
Asked on 10/03/13, 9:23 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings
Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law
Yes to both questions. Your son can file the I-130 & then you can apply for your immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil once the I-130 is approved (See: http://brazil.usembassy.gov).
Current processing times for the I-130 of an Immediate Relative are about 5 months.
Answered on 10/03/13, 3:02 pm