QUESTION
Can a child who is a US resident file for one of his parents who has a family (wife and child)?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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Parent is not living in the USA. How long would it take if any at all possible?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Only if the child is 21 years old or older.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2014 at 4:42 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Raleigh, NC
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Unfortunately, permanent residents cannot petition for their parents. That right is only reserved for U.S. citizens. A permanent resident is only allowed to file for his or her spouse, child under the age of 21, and adult child who is unmarried. Derivatives of the beneficiary of a petition are included in the original petition. For example, if a permanent resident father petitions for his adult unmarried daughter who has a child under the age of 21, that child would be included as a derivative of the underlying petition.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 5:51 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
If by child you mean a person under 21 years old, then, such child cannot file a petition for either parent. Once the child turns 21 years, and assuming the child is a US citizen, then, s/he can file petition for both either parent or both
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 5:51 PM
A child has to be a US citizen over 21 to sponsor a parent.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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If child is US citizen, yes. Parent is an immediate relative.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 5:50 PM
Bruce A. Coane
The law only allows USA citizens (not permanent residents) to file a visa petition for their parents.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 5:49 PM