Widow while case still pending

[STA]

Hello everybody,

Please I need your advice,I lost my younger brother to a car accident 2 months ago,but before he died he filedI-130,I-1485 etc in March for his wife and it is still pending,so I want to know what happens to her case,does she have to leave the U.S.?I am worried and concerned about her?
Thanks

[keabarb]

i don't think she has to leave but i do believe someone else can become the petitioner.You should consult a lawyer for some advice or call uscis.Condolences to you and the family

[inadmissible]

I am very sorry for your loss

Please see http://www.uscis.govhttps://www.immi...family/widower

[STA]

Thank you so much,I appreciate your response.

Thank you

i don't think she has to leave but i do believe someone else can become the petitioner.You should consult a lawyer for some advice or call uscis.Condolences to you and the family

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Thank you and I appreciate your response.


Thank you

I am very sorry for your loss

Please see http://www.uscis.govhttps://www.immi...family/widower

[rayb]

The wife can self-petition, using form I-360 and sponsorship will not be needed because of her widow status.

Her I-130 might even be converted to I-360 status, but I would verify this before assuming the conversion.

An attorney is not needed to accomplish the self-process, as the rules are very clear for immigrant widows of U.S. citizens.

--Ray B

Hello everybody,

Please I need your advice,I lost my younger brother to a car accident 2 months ago,but before he died he filedI-130,I-1485 etc in March for his wife and it is still pending,so I want to know what happens to her case,does she have to leave the U.S.?I am worried and concerned about her?
Thanks

[STA]

Ok thanks so much rayb,I will look it up for her,so that she can know how to go about it.i really appreciate all your response.


Thanks and Godbless

The wife can self-petition, using form I-360 and sponsorship will not be needed because of her widow status.

Her I-130 might even be converted to I-360 status, but I would verify this before assuming the conversion.

An attorney is not needed to accomplish the self-process, as the rules are very clear for immigrant widows of U.S. citizens.

--Ray B