Is it beneficial for F2B to switch to F1 when the sponsor becomes a US citizen?

Many F2B applications are waiting for the sponsor to become a US citizen. At that time, the application will usually be transferred to the F1 category. However, switching to F1 is not always more beneficial.

How are F2B and F1 different?

F2B: Single child over 21 years old of a permanent resident.

F1: Single child over 21 years old of a US citizen.

Both are family priority, but waiting times may vary depending on the stage.

When the sponsor naturalizes, will the documents be automatically transferred?

Normally, the F2B application will be transferred to F1 after USCIS or NVC receives information that the sponsor has naturalized US citizenship.

Is F1 always faster than F2B?

Are not. There are times:

F1 is faster than F2B

F2B is faster than F1

The two faces are almost equal

Therefore, it is necessary to compare Final Action Dates of both F1 and F2B on Visa Bulletin before deciding.

Can I keep F2B?

Have. The law allows the sponsored person to request to keep F2B status if F2B is more beneficial than F1 at that time.

When should you keep F2B?

You should consider keeping F2B if:

F2B's cutoff date is moving faster

F1 has been pushed back a lot

The priority date of the application is currently current according to F2B

When is F1 more profitable?

F1 could benefit if:

Visa Bulletin F1 moves faster than F2B

The priority date is still very far from current

It is predicted that F1 will shorten the waiting time in the coming period

What to prepare?

Priority date of application

Notice of naturalization of the sponsor

Case Number of NVC

Compare Visa Bulletin F1 and F2B

What does CaseTracker Auto support?

Monitor Visa Bulletin F1 and F2B simultaneously

Save the date priority

Receive notifications when which area progresses faster

Manage USCIS and NVC status in the same app

Conclusion

When the sponsor acquires US citizenship, the F2B file is often transferred to F1 but it is not always more beneficial. You should compare the Final Action Dates of the two streams before deciding to keep F2B or switch to F1 to optimize visa waiting time.