I-130 issue

[aniakula]

What is the name of your state? CA

Hello.
My question is this? I just had my Citizenship interview, July 25, 2007 and I am waiting for my swearing in ceremony. I would like to file the I-130 form to bring my mother over ASAP since she is ill, on the form it asks to include the Certificate Number which I do not yet have. None the less, can I send the I-130 form in and then provide the Certification Number at a later time?

Thanks in advance for your time and advice.
Sincerely,
AnnaWhat is the name of your state?

 

[ImmigAttyLana]

No, you are not eligible to file the I-130 because you are not a US citizen yet. You will only become a US citizen when you are actually sworn in. Until that time, you are still a permanent resident and, as such, not eligible to petition for your mother. Nor, can you claim to be a US citizen just because you had your citizenship interview.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.

 

[aniakula]

Thank you.

Thank you so much, now I know!