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Can a mother who is a green card holder apply for her 25-year-old unmarried daughter?
Asked on Oct 24th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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My mom has a green card she got last year she was in the US 4 months and back home. She is coming back October 30 she’s in Iran right now. When she's come back to the US can she apply for her daughter 25 years unmarred and how long does it take to her to come here?
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Yes. As long as she stays unmarried. It takes years.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2012 at 1:21 AM
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Your mom needs to get her citizenship to do the application.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Yes, she can apply but it will be about 7 years before you would be eligible for an immigrant visa on the basis of such a petition since it is a family-based preference petition for which the numbers are retrogressed.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:08 AM
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Yes...she can. You need to check the priority date.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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yes she can file petition for her. It may take 5-6 years.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Yes, it will take about 8 to 9 years.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Rebecca T White
She may file an I-130 on her daughter's behalf, but you will want to review the Department of State Visa Bulletin to review wait times for available priority dates.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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Yes. A mother who is a green card holder can petition for her unmarried daughter over the age of 21. It will take approximately 8 years before the daughter will be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:04 AM