Whether processing from the U.S. is faster when sponsoring my mother
I’d like to sponsor my mother in Korea for a green card. I understand I need to fill out and submit the I-130 form — I’d like to know what process to go through if I hire an attorney to help prepare it. Does my mother need to personally consult with the attorney? Or can we, the children, represent her and prepare the documents on her behalf?
I’ve heard from people around me who’ve sponsored a parent’s green card that filing while the parent is in the U.S. moves faster than doing it from Korea — is that true?
And what obligations does the sponsor need to take on?
Yes, looking at our current clients’ situations,
processing from within the U.S. is currently running about 6 months faster. You can decide based on your timing.
The sponsor’s obligation is financial sponsorship. Basically, there’s an obligation to help support at least the minimum living standard.