QUESTION
How can I get my son to live with me in the US?
Asked on Jul 28th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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My son received voluntary departure in 2005. He has been in Egypt ever since. I would like to bring him to the United States to live with me. What are the necessary steps I need to take/ forms I need to fill out?
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Oltarsh & Associates, P.C.
If your son was in the U.S. illegally for over a year he will need a waiver to return. That is based on whether you would suffer extreme hardship in his absence. Otherwise he must wait for 10 years.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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It depends on your status and his age. If you are a permanent resident and he is not married you may file a petition for him and wait for the priority date to become current. If you are a US citizen it does not matter if he is married. He may need a waiver depending on his length of stay in the US or criminal history if any.
Answered on Aug 10th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Step one is to file a family petition on form I-130. Contact an immigration lawyer for the detailed steps and eligibility issues.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2011 at 7:52 PM