Q: I am a U.S. citizen seeking to apply for a green card for my unmarried adult son, How is expected timeline for this?
I am a U.S. citizen seeking to apply for a green card for my unmarried adult son, who currently resides in Iran. I would appreciate your guidance on the application process, including expected timelines, documentation requirements, and any country-specific considerations for Iranian applicants.
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As a U.S. citizen, you can petition for your unmarried adult son (over 21) using Form I-130, which falls under the Family First Preference (F1) category. This is an essential first step in the green card process.
Currently, due to visa bulletin backlogs for the F1 category, applicants from Iran are experiencing significant wait times, often ranging from 6-7 years after the I-130 approval. Keep in mind that processing times can vary based on USCIS workload and country-specific factors. Your son will need documents including his birth certificate, passport, and evidence of your U.S. citizenship, along with proof of your parent-child relationship.
Given that your son is from Iran, there may be additional security clearances and administrative processing requirements that could extend the timeline. Once your I-130 petition is approved and the priority date becomes current, your son will need to complete consular processing at the U.S. embassy designated for Iranian nationals (since there is no U.S. embassy in Iran, this is typically done through the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, or another nearby country). You should maintain copies of all submitted documents and keep track of your case's progress through the USCIS website.
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