Naturalization

It is difficult to give advice not knowing more about your father’s situation. However, if he entered the US with inspection or parole and has no other problems, a US citizen child over the age of 21 could possibly help him apply for adjustment of status through filing for him on form I-130 petition for alien relative and him submitting form I-485 adjustment of status application to permanent residence. If he came in without inspection and has had no problems with crime or fraud in obtaining immigration entry or benefits, he could be eligible for the I-601A program which would start with the child petitioning for him on form I-130; upon approval, your father applying for an I-601A application for a provisional unlawful presence labor; and upon approval returning to the home country for an immigrant visa interview with the local US consulate. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.