Planning to bring a family member to the US permanently? Concurrent filing might offer a faster path.
This means submitting several related applications simultaneously to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Here’s what you need to know:
Who’s eligible?
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Check if you and your family member qualify. This often applies to family-sponsored petitions (Form I-130) and adjustment of status applications (Form I-485).
Paso 1:
File the Petition (Form I-130)
Segundo paso:
Prepare the Adjustment Application (Form I-485)
Paso 3:
Gather All Documents
Paso 4:
Biometrics Appointment
Paso 5:
Interview (Optional)
Paso 6:
USCIS Decision Time
Paso 7:
Conditional Residency (In some cases)
Acuérdate:
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Stay updated on USCIS policies and processing times.
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USCIS website provides detailed instructions and required forms.
