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I am green card holder, how do I sponsor my father?
Asked on Nov 17th, 2012 on Immigration - Michigan
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I came USA on H1B and tried 3 times for my father's visit visa but got rejected. Last year I got green card and again I tried but no success. I don't know what is going wrong Can anybody help me out in this matter.
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case, advise you of your options and make sure that the necessary paperwork and documentation is presented so as not to delay the process.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 3:24 AM
As a green card holder, you are not eligible to petition for your father. You must be a US citizen in order to do so.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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What is the reason for the denial of the application you put in as a permanent resident? The reason for the denial notice should indicate to you as to why the petition was denied and then you can determine how to re-file.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
You can only file for your parent(s) if you are a U.S. citizen.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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It is not uncommon for the US consulate to deny a visitor visa to persons who have sons or daughters in the US because the consulate is suspicious that the person may stay in the US after entering with a visitor visa. It may be better for you to wait until you become a US citizen and then petition for your father on form I-130.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
The problem may be that the consulate do not believe your father will go back home after his visit. It pretty much has complete discretion on this. Did the officer give your father a reason why his application was rejected?
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 10:56 AM