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Can I sponsor my daughter and her family if they have a B2 holiday visa?
Asked on Jan 20th, 2011 on Immigration - Florida
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I am a US citizen, can I sponsor my daughter and her family if they already have a US B2 holiday visa?
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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You can sponsor but if your daughter is over 21 or she is married then there is a two-step procedure and you can only file the first step now and then wait for a visa to be available. Unless your daughter can change to another nonimmigrant classification for which she is eligible she will need to return overseas to await her visa.
If you would like to consult on their cases, schedule an appointment with my office. We do charge for consultations but whatever is paid for the consultation would then be a credit toward the fees for her case if we are retained to do work after the consult.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Torrance, CA
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Marie Michaud, Attorney At Law
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You can sponsor (File an adjustment package together with a family petition) your daughter if she is single (not married) and is under the age of 21. If your daughter is already 21, and / or is married, you must first start with a petition, but your daughter and her family will have to return to their country and wait for the visa to be available. Depending on the country of origin and her current family status (married or not - children do not affect the time), the wait could be 5 to 20 years.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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Florido & Associates, P.A.
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Yes, if you are a United States Citizen you may be eligible to apply for your family if they entered on B1/B2 visa.
Contact the office and make an appointment should you require more information.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2011 at 3:43 PM