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Originally Posted by Rathination
My dad's labor certification was filed in 2000 I think, but he wasn't in the country until late 2001, past the deadline. I didn't qualify because of that 
I believe I asked our lawyer if my mom could sponsor me but she said it would take a really, really long time and not be worth the money since I didn't have 245i. What do you mean by 'don't get married until you get yours?' Worst case, I was planning on pursuing the marriage route before my EAD expires (I got it renewed, so it's good until 2022). Since I don't have 245i, I wasn't even sure if her sponsoring me would be worth it because of the risk that would be involved with leaving the country. That way, I wouldn't be out of the 500 dollars it takes to file the i130 through my mom.
Do you think it's worth the cost? What are the odds the i601a gets approved? Has anyone here done it before?
My main reasoning is that we should know what things are going to look like in the coming months and I'd rather save the money. If you guys think it's a good idea, though, I can definitely move forward with it. I'm just skeptical of how useful it will be. |
245i candidate had to be here on 12/20/2000 and not left the country. Otherwise, it voids the 245i qualifications. Where were you at that time?
Sure, it may take years but this is your only opportunity today so why not file it as your last resort? What if CIR/DA does not pass in those years?
You can't get married until you have your Green Card under the process of your mother petitioning you. That's the rule. Unless, you happen to marrying a USC spouse.
From what I am seeing online, most apps get approved on I-601A.
There is a I-601A Facebook group on it as well as other sites.
Do you work? If so, maybe work a second job? You have valid EAD with DACA right?