QUESTION
Do I need to have a stable job to petition or sponsor for a change of status for both my parents ?
Asked on Apr 02nd, 2025 on Immigration - Maryland
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I’m a natural born American citizen and I would like to petition or apply my parents for a change of status. My Dad entered the U.S. 25 years ago with a visitors Visa and my mom on a Lateral transfer visa but also expire 20 years ago. My mom has and my Dad has been paying for everything including our home mortgage ever since and lately with also with the help of my 18 year old brother who works for the military. I only work as a part time because I’m going to go back to college for my Batchelor's degree.
1 ANSWER
A US citizen child over 21 can sponsor both mom and dad as long as mom and dad entered the United States with permission. This is true even if many decades have passed since that lawful entry and they've been out of status the entire time. Yes, the US citizen child needs to file an 864 affidavit of support establishing that he has the minimum income level necessary to sponsor his parents based on his household size. However, if you do not qualify, then you can engage a joint financial sponsor who does have the minimum income necessary. A joint sponsor can be anybody with US citizenship or a green card that lives in the United States. You should work with an attorney. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to represent the clients in cases like this from start to finish. Counsel in any state can represent you.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2025 at 2:08 AM