Sponsoring Mothers Green Card

[_k_]

My mother is here on visitor visa for last 4 months, we just applied for her I-130/I-485. Can she continue to stay in the US past 6 months while their application is pending?  Also, how long is the total process before she gets green card and she can travel back?

[pontevecchio]

yes. The process could take up to an year. She can travel on AP.

[_k_]

Thanks. Would she have any trouble travelling locally? she's planning several trips to LA, and NJ. 

[pontevecchio]

She should have no trouble for local travel.

[newacct]

1 hour ago, _k_ said:

Thanks. Would she have any trouble travelling locally? she's planning several trips to LA, and NJ. 

no. She should bring her I-485 receipt

[info4help]

On 11/26/2018 at 8:47 AM, _k_ said:

My mother is here on visitor visa for last 4 months, we just applied for her I-130/I-485. Can she continue to stay in the US past 6 months while their application is pending?  Also, how long is the total process before she gets green card and she can travel back?

Hi, I've similar situation and figuring out to start the process for my mother. I read few posts here and felt that filing I130/I485 while in US is risky. 

Can you share your experience/lessons so far. I'll appreciate your valuable inputs.