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I just became a US citizen a month ago; I’m 35 years old. My father has been working with a US work permit. He went to renew his card, but he was told his case was closed with no further explanation. He arrived in the US in 1977 and now he is worried. Can he renew his work permit or get his green card. He never received a green card only his work permit and social security. Or can I claim him?
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. Since we do not have all the facts, it is impossible to give a completely accurate answers. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your father's situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze his case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2015 at 10:45 PM
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In general US citizens can file immigration petition for their parents. Whether your father can adjust status in the US is unclear based on your questions. Please consult with immigration lawyer for advise.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2015 at 9:42 PM
Significantly more information is needed in order to fully analyze your father's situation and to make recommendations, but it sounds like he entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection; he had some sort of nonimmigrant visa that authorized him to be employed; that visa may have expired; and now that you are a U.S. citizen you could petition for him to adjust status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card") though an application in the Immediate Relative visa category. It would be wise for you and your father to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant details, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies and offer legal representation for that process.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2015 at 9:27 PM