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How long would it take for me to get my greencard?

Asked on Oct 17th, 2014 on Immigration - Nebraska
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My dad is a legal resident of the United states. I came to the U.S. with a Visa. My dad did not register for my  green card when I got here. I know that the only option  for me is for my dad to become a citizen and after that  he can file for me too since I'm his legal son. So that's  why I ask how long wit would take. Let's says my dad  takes the citizenship test by the end of November and he passes it, how long would it take for him to be able to file for me? How long would it take for me to get my Greencard?
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Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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I will assume for purposes of your question that you are still under the age of 21 and will remain so for the foreseeable future. If your father takes the citizenship test by the end of November and he passes it, the length of time before he can sponsor you depends upon how fast he can be sworn in as a citizen. Some immigration offices will swear in successful applicants on the date of the test. Others will have your father wait until the next swearing in date can be arranged. In the latter case, it generally takes about 1-2 months. As soon as your father obtains his citizenship certificate, he would be able to submit an application for your permanent residence. Dependent upon the discretion of U.S.C.I.S., it may waive the interview requirement. In such case, the processing could take up to 9 months or more because of the slowdown of U.S.C.I.S. in processing the interview waiver cases.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 Nov 15th, 2014 at 1:39 PM

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