QUESTION
If I am a permanent resident for two years how can I bring my mother to the US?
Asked on Feb 15th, 2014 on Immigration - Michigan
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Civil Litigation Attorney serving New York, NY
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By becoming a citizen as soon as the law allows (5 years from becoming a permanent resident (3 years if you became a permanent resident through a marriage to a U.S. citizen and continue to be married to that U.S. citizen)), and then filing an immigrant petition for your mother.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 4:52 AM
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While a permanent resident may apply for a green card for a spouse and unmarried child, you need to be a United States citizen to apply for a green card for your mother. Depending on how you obtained your permanent residence, you may be eligible to apply for US citizenship after two years and nine months of being a permanent resident.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 4:51 AM
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Not if its annulment, barring unusual arrangements between parties.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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No. Only US citizens can submit I-130 relative petitions for their parents.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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You can't short of her getting a tourist visa. As a permanent resident you can only petition for your spouse or minor children. Once you become a citizen, you can petition for a change of status for your mother through an immediate relative visa.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 4:58 PM
There is no way to sponsor your mom until you become a citizen. She can try coming here as a tourist to visit you.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 4:55 PM