QUESTION
How can I file to bring my step mom to the US?
Asked on Nov 15th, 2016 on Immigration - Georgia
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I married a US citizen and recently became one myself not too long ago. I want to bring my parents to the US but my dad passed away before I became a citizen. My mom isn’t my birth mother. She is my step mom only but she basically raise me up since I can remember. She doesn’t have any kids with my dad at all. How do I prove relationship and is it possible? All I have is pictures from younger days. She is the only mother I know and grew up with. There’s only three of us and I want to bring her to live with me as I am the youngest.
1 ANSWER
As a naturalized U.S. citizen you may be able to petition for your step-mother to gain U.S. immigration benefits, notwithstanding that her husband (your biological father) already has died. It will be necessary to provide documentary evidence of your step-mother's relationship with you early in your life - that might include, for example, photographs, school records, medical records, apartment leases, etc., etc. There really is no substitute for consulting with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant details, could advise you about eligibilities, options and strategies, including identification of relevant supporting documents, and who then could offer legal representation in the application process.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2016 at 4:58 PM