QUESTION
How long will the process of petitioning for my parents to come to US take?
Asked on Mar 07th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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I am trying to petition my parents and I have to know all information about it.
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Rebecca T White
If you are a US citizen it will be between six months to a year.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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About 7-12 months unless issues of inadmissibility such as a prior overstay or criminal record.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 1:34 AM
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If you are a USC and you are petitioning for your parents it is called an immediate relative petition. If they are in the U.S. you can file the case for them here. If they are abroad you can file here and have the visa sent to them for Consular Processing.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 1:04 AM
That type of petition takes about 9-12 months in most cases.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 12:52 AM
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It takes about a year. And the process is quite complicated. You should consult with an experience immigration attorney before filing any paperwork. The ideal situation is to get your parents here as visitors and then apply for their green cards.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 12:49 AM