QUESTION
Can I still apply to have my mothers status changed?
Asked on Jul 30th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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I am an adult green card holder living in the US. My mother who currently resides in the US originally arrived in the country on a tourist visa 10 years ago. She has now overstayed her visa.Can I still apply to have her status changed to legal resident??
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Corporate & Incorporation Attorney serving Coral Gables, FL
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Hans Burgos, P.A., Immigration Law Offices
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Once you become a US citizen.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 1:27 AM
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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
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You can petition for your mother once you become a US citizen and are over the age of 21. Unfortunately, you cannot petition for her as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Answered on Sep 02nd, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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Law Offices of Nora M. Rilo PA
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You can't file a petition for your mother until you become a US citizen.
Answered on Sep 01st, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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The Law Office of Eric A. Fisher, LLC
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Until you become a U.S. citizen, you cannot petition for your mother.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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Fong Ilagan
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Only after you become a US citizen, for 2 reasons. First, there is no qualifying petition for the parent of a permanent resident and second, she will need to adjust status requesting a forgiveness of her immigration violations of overstay and unauthorized employment. This is only for immediate relatives, including the parent of a US citizen.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 12:51 PM
No, you must first become a U.S. Citizen to sponsor your mother for permanent residence.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
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There is no way for you to petition for her unless you become a United States Citizen. There is no immigrant visa category for parents of lawful permanent residents.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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Florido & Associates, P.A.
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Yes, as soon as you become a Citizen.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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The Law Offices of Steve Paek
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You must be a US citizen before you may petition her.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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Law Office of Ruby L. Powers, PC
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As a legal permanent resident, you can't petition for your mother. As a US citizen, you can petition for her and adjust her status in the US if she entered legally if she otherwise qualifies.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 9:51 AM