QUESTION
Could I help get my illegal immigrant parents legal status?
Asked on Aug 12th, 2015 on Immigration - Utah
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I moved to the U.S legally when I was 4, after my visa expired I stayed with my parents in the country illegally. Last May I received my permanent residency and I am now 19. When can I help legalize one of my parents who is still illegal and how can I begin to do so.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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You have to be 21 years old to petition your parents. In the meantime, when you are eligible, get your U.S. citizenship. It will be easier to petition them as a U.S. citizen.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2015 at 12:41 AM
Civil Litigation Attorney serving New York, NY
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Havens & Lichtenberg PLLC
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You - and you parent - will have to wait until become a U.S. citizen At that time, you will be able to file an immigrant petition for your parent. Laws, rules, regulations, and forms will change, so there is no reason to discuss them now.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2015 at 12:41 AM
Employment & Labor Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT
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Sharon L. Preston, P.C.
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You have to be a U.S. citizen to file a petition for your parents. Once you naturalize and become a U.S. citizen, then you will be able to file a petition for your parents so they can get their Permanent Residence.
Answered on Aug 12th, 2015 at 3:41 PM