applying I130 or should wait

[sameer875]

HI.. i have few question
right now i m on Gc wants to file I130 for spouse under F2a current waiting time around 20 months
eligible for citizenship next Dec 2015 + add about 6 months to processing time for N400
question
1. should i file now for sponsorship under f2a
or wait untill become citizen
i130 takes about 6 to 9 months for approval if i apply now every thing should b ready by the time become citizen and later update it

2 . what should i do
which option is best for my case
any advice or experience

[rayb]

You can go either way:

1. Submit an I-130 now for your spouse, then modify the I-130 after you obtain Naturalization; or
2. Wait until you are naturalized, then submit an I-130 for your spouse.

My advice is to submit the I-130 now, so that it is at least in place when you become naturalized, or even if you are found ineligible for naturalization.

--Ray B

HI.. i have few question
right now i m on Gc wants to file I130 for spouse under F2a current waiting time around 20 months
eligible for citizenship next Dec 2015 + add about 6 months to processing time for N400
question
1. should i file now for sponsorship under f2a
or wait untill become citizen
i130 takes about 6 to 9 months for approval if i apply now every thing should b ready by the time become citizen and later update it

2 . what should i do
which option is best for my case
any advice or experience