QUESTION
If my mom will go to the US within 2 months to take the green card can she apply immediately for her children or she must wait?
Asked on Jul 22nd, 2014 on Immigration - New York
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My mom will go to Detroit. We are three adults above 30 years old and all married. 2 men and 1 woman. So can my mum apply for us for the green card direct after she takes her green card?
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Yes she can petition her children immediately but the wait for a visa for children of a green card over the age of 21 is about 5-7 years.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 4:44 PM
No because you are married. She has to be a citizen to apply for her married children.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 4:03 AM
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No, green card holders cannot file petitions for MARRIED sons and daughters, only UNMARRIED sons and daughters. Your mom may file petitions for you all only after she becomes a US citizen if you are all married.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:58 AM
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No, she cannot petition for married children until she is a citizen. Even at that time there will be a long wait.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:56 AM
Bruce A. Coane
A permanent resident cannot properly file for their married children; Only a USA citizen can do that.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:56 AM
As soon as your mother a permanent resident, she can apply for her unmarried children.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:48 AM
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Your mother can file a petition for her children immediately as soon as she is in possession of her green card. However, she cannot petition for any child who is currently married or marries before entering the US with an immigrant visa, unless she becomes a US citizen first.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:48 AM