Q: Mom's getting green card on March 2017, Im turning 19 December 2016, will I be able to stay in the F2A group to get GC?
I'm an international student studying in Washington currently, my mom will be getting her green card and become a permanent resident on March next year - 2017, meanwhile I'll be turning 19 on this year's 25 of December; will I be able to stay in the F2A category to get my green card and adjustment of status before I turn 21? Or do I will be transfered to the F2B category and have to wait for a long time?
A: You should be covered by the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Do you know how long your I-130 was pending?
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