Tourist to File I-130

[Emylyn]

I have a quick question about the status of my friend's father, he arrived last month in US with B2 visa. Now my friend wants to file I-130 for her father. Is it okay to petition her father while her father is here in US?

[rayb]

Yes, so long as your friend is a U.S. citizen.

--Ray B

I have a quick question about the status of my friend's father, he arrived last month in US with B2 visa. Now my friend wants to file I-130 for her father. Is it okay to petition her father while her father is here in US?

[Emylyn]

Yes, so long as your friend is a U.S. citizen.

--Ray B

Yes sir... My friend is a U.S Citizen. If the petition is approve and her father still here in U.S can he adjust the status or he needs to go back to the country?

[ramz]

Tourist to File I-130

Since he's s U.S citizen I think he can file all at the same time , there's no need for him to go back to he's country just go ahead and file everything all at once to avoid delay , you may want to contact RayB to help you out.