QUESTION
How long can I push back the immigrant visa interview for my parents ?
Asked on Jul 23rd, 2018 on Immigration - Michigan
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I'm a US citizen from Iran and want to apply to get a green card for my parents. Iran is one of the countries in Travel Ban. I'm expecting their green card case will proceed until they will interview, and go through the waiver process (from travel ban). It's likely that the waiver request will be rejected. I'd like to start the process, but at the same time there is not much hope that they will be granted the waiver and visa at the very last step. How long can I push back the interview stage after the first embassy appointment notice for the interview? Thanks !
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You can generally push back an immigrant visa interview indefinitely as long as you notify the consulate or embassy of your parents' continued interest in immigrating to the States at least once a year. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2018 at 5:47 PM