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If I am a US citizen, can I sponsor my mom to get a green card?
Asked on Jul 19th, 2013 on Immigration - Michigan
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Under the 2013 immigration reform, is it still possible for US citizens to sponsor their parents to get a green card?
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You can petition for your mother to get a green card if she is in the US lawfully or if she entered the US lawfully or if she is still abroad. If she entered the US unlawfully, it is not possible under the current immigration laws for her to legalize her status within the US.
Answered on Jul 29th, 2013 at 9:48 PM
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If you are 21 or older you can file an I-130 visa petition for your mother.
Answered on Jul 29th, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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Please note that under current U.S. immigration laws you can file your relative petition on behalf of your mother if you are 21 years old or older. The reform hasn't been passed yet. As such, consult with an immigration attorney to discuss filing eligibility.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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Immigration reform is not law. The bill will remove the 4th preference (brothers) and not the immediate category that you are inquiring about.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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As a US Citizen you may petition for your parents, provided you are at least 21 years of age.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
You can petition your parents as long as you are at least 21 years old.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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Yes you may sponsor your mom for a green card if you are a U.S. citizen. She still would need to meet all the other eligibility requirements in order to receive her lawful permanent residence in the United States.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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Yes. You can petition for your parents as long as you are 21 and a U.S. citizen.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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Yes, as a US citizen, you can petition your mother.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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You don't have to wait for any reform, if you are US citizen over 21 years of age you can petition for your parents.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM