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How long does it take to petition for a parent's green card if you are a US citizen?
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∙ 15y ago
my brother applied for my mom. since mom was in the US already (on a visitor's visa), he applied for both petition (for alien relative) and adjustment of status at the same time. if mom was not in US, he'd apply for the petition first, then adjustment of status once petition has been approved. 2 months later, he got a letter for her to go take her fingerprints (biometrics appointment). 5 months after that, he got a letter that she'd be interviewed in a couple months. so...in total, it took 9 months from the time uscis received the application, to the date of the greencard interview. but it may take 10-12 months total when mom finally receives the greencard itself in the mail. btw, it probably helped that my brother's in the military, and that mom has lived in a US territory (effectively making her a US resident, sorta) for the past 40 years. so i really don't know if that helped speed up her application process.
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∙ 13y agoit took me bout 8 months. my wife was here in 8 months. dont be in a rush. make sure u send everything what ever they ask for and your not missing anything. if u do miss something your process will be month delayed
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∙ 11y ago11 months
The Married children of U.S. citizens are third preference to get green card when sponsored by US citizen. First preference for spouses and children below 21 years of age and second preference for unmarried adult children age 21 years and above.Lastly siblings have the fourth preference.The wait time for first preference applicants is 7 years, its eight for second preference applicants, ten years for third preference applicants and eleven years for fourth preference applicants.
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How do you petition the father of a US citizen baby and a green card holder mother?
Unless the baby is 21 years old he cannot help his parents. The mother must file an I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Upon approval of the petition the father will get a green card with the status of F2-1, spouse of a LAPR, Lawfully Admitted Permanent Resident.
How do i get green card for my grandparents?
You cannot petition them as grandparents do NOT qualify as a dependent relative/spouse. You can only petition a spouse, children, and parents.
Do babies give there parents green card?
US citizen kids can petition for visa for their parents only after they are 21 years of age.Meanwhile if the parent is on a visa they can continue to do so and after petitioning when the visa is available and the priority date becomes current the parent can get green card through US citizen kid. For this since the parent is already in US they need to file for adjustment of status using Form I-485.
What happens if an immigrant has a child by an American then marries the American 4 years later?
An American citizen has the right to petition for green card for relatives. Once they are married and have their papers ready the US citizen can petition for spouse's green card. Subsequently the kid can also become US citizen or green card depending on the support papers which can be shown for either of them. During the stay in US its very important for immigrant to have papers for a legal and authorized stay in US.
Can you apply for a green card if your dad is a us citizens?
If yGetting a family-based Green Card is a two-step process. The first step is the "Immigrant Petition" which establishes that a qualifying relationship exists between the U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and the Green Card applicant. The second step is the Green Card application. If the sponsor is a U.S. Citizen and the Green Card applicant is a spouse, parent or minor childwho is currently in the U.S., then these two steps can usually be combined into one. Otherwise, applicants must wait for the Immigrant Petition to be approved before they can move on to the Green Card application.
Son a US Citizen when can parents get green-card?
The US citizen son can petition for parents's green card using Immigration Form I-130. Depending on the USCIS centre and US state where he is filing the time period varies from 6 months to 5 years or more depending on visa availability. If parents are outside US the son can opt for consular processing.
If a child is born in the US are the parents entitled to become US citizens or at least to get a green card?
No. The child is considered a US citizen being born there and does not require a green card. The parents can apply to become citizens but they have to already have a green card. Every body is entitled to get a green card and apply for citizenship .
If you have a relative in the US can you get a green card?
Yes provided that relative is a permanent resident or green card holder or a US citizen. Once they petition for relative depending on the eligibility and availability of visa the relative would be issued a immigrant visa to enter US after which will be issued green card.
How do you become a citizen of the US?
A person can become a citizen of the US by 1) birth in the US 2) birth abroad to US citizen parents 3) naturalization
Is it true that if you marry a U.S. citizen you cannot leave this country for two or three years?
I am confused with your question?! if your US citizen spouse filed a petition it will not take more than 2 years for the INS to process your papers. you would probably get your green card with in a year. once you get your Green card you can travel.
Can a overstayed international student whose green card holder wife's immigrant petition for spouse has been approved get the geencard?
No, there is ABSOLUTELY NO BENEFIT IN MARRYING A GREEN CARD HOLDER. Since she isn't a citizen, she CANNOT adjust the her husband's status.
Does anyone have a list of questions asked during a green card interview for parents of a US Citizen?
If you get an answer Please do let me know too.
