QUESTION
At what age can a U.S. citizen child sponsor a non-citizen parent? Do circumstances matter such as nationality, or marriage status of parent?
Asked on Sep 03rd, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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18 year-old US citizen daughter living in United States with godmother would like to sponsor working professional single parent Indian national mother.
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Sheppard Mullin
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Must be 21
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:52 PM
Real Estate Attorney serving Frisco, CO
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The US citizen petitioner must be 21 to petition for a parent. It does not marry of the parent is married or what nationality.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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USC child must be 21 to sponsor a parent for permanent residency. Country and nationality do not matter.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Your U.S. citizen daughter can sponsor you for permanent residence after she turns 21. The nationality and marital status of the parent is not an issue, as long as you can proof filial relationship.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Rebecca T White
You will need to be 21 to file for your parent.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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You have to be at least 21 years of age and a US citizen to petition for your parent(s).
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Downey, CA
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A U.S. Citizen must wait until they turn 21 years old to sponsor a parent.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 2:49 PM
When you turn 21. Nationality or marital status of the parent doesn't matter.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 12:59 PM