My mother being a US permanent resident submitted a family unity petition on my behalf back to 1997. Now it's time for her
and my father to petition for naturalization. However, they are separated now and live in different States.

Should my father need to resubmit I130 prior to his naturalization in order to "backup" my original mother's application if he is
going to petition for my reunification under "first preference"? What is the impact of the recent LIFE Act in terms of my
assurance of maintaining a legal immigration status until I get permanent papers (subject to provisional $ 1000 fine in the
future)?

Dear Volony:

If your mother filed an I-130 petition for you in 1997, then you are grandfathered under the law. If she becomes naturalized, then you will be eligible to file for adjustment of status if your priority date is current.

If she no longer wishes to petition for you, or if she never filed the I-130 petition, then your father should file an I-130 petition for you on or before 4/30/01. If you want added protection, they can each file a separate I-130 on or before 4/30/01. Good luck.

hi Asif paul, my parents are US citizen and i am waiting immigrant from last 7 years kindly tell me how mush i have wait to be with my family i am unmarried my petition date is 26 april 1995 please tell me i be highly thankful to u