I-130 In F2a, F2b Category

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hello,

i am in an f2 petition, from what i understand, f2 is an UMARRIED child 21 of a permanent resident. now i am married, if my petition would push through, will i be able to bring my wife and kids with me? should i notify the national visa center of my current status? how would it affect my petition?

thanks

theo

ANSWER: Hi,

You and your family will not be able to immigrate based on F2 category, as you are now married.

I recommend that the petitioner(your parent) become a U.S. citizen, and then a new I-130 petition should be filed. This will be in the 3rd family preference category, as married child of U.S. citizen. Additional information about the family sponsorship categories is here: www.h1b1.com/sponsor.htm

Regards,

Ajay K. Arora, Esq.

www.h1b1.com

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thank you for the swift reply. is there a need for me to notify the national visa center of my status?or have my mother apply for an I-130 petition instead? again, thank you in advance.

theo