QUESTION
Can I bring my mother to the United States to visit after I become a citizen?
Asked on Jan 23rd, 2011 on Immigration - Tennessee
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I am in process of becoming a citizenship. I am marred and my husband is born in the US. I have a green card and for my wedding I asked for my mother to came for a visit in my wedding but they did not let her. Now that I am going to be a citizen of the USA, what can I do to bring her here? I would really like for her to come where I live?
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
Partner at
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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Once you are a citizen you may petition for your Mom to become a permanent resident. If she or you are not interested in her PR but truly want just a visit visa then you may want to re-apply and present a stronger case of her intent to return abroad. If we can be of assistance in either process, contact me as indicated below and we will advise on procedures, timing and fees for either or both.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2011 at 6:58 PM
You can invite her to visit as a visitor or you can petition her for permanent resident status for her to move here permanently to the US.
Please contact my office to receive instructions on what to do to bring her here either way.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2011 at 5:13 PM
William C. Gosnell
Yes she can apply for a tourist visa.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
Partner at
Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo, APLC
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Once you become a U.S. Citizen you can petition your mother for a Green Card. It generally takes 9-12 months. While you mother can certainly apply for a visitor visa, the fact you are a U.S. Citizen will make it more likely it will be denied then approved.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2011 at 3:58 PM