Generally, an adult U.S. citizen may petition for parents who entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection to adjust status to become a Lawful Permanent Residents (to get a "Green Cards"). If the adult U.S. citizen does not have sufficient documentable income to meet the published Poverty Guideline amount for the relevant family size, then it will be necessary to have a "joint sponsor." The joint sponsor need not be related to the family, and instead may be any U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident who has sufficient documentable income and who is willing to assume the responsibilities associated with the required Affidavits of Support. It would be wise to work with an immigration lawyer for this type of case. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
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