QUESTION
If my parents was not a US resident and was here for 20 years, I had a brother with severe autism is there a possibility to obtain a waiver?
Asked on Feb 08th, 2017 on Immigration - Georgia
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My parents have been in the U.S illegally for over 20 years, and with no criminal record. I will be turning 21 in a few months, and was wondering if I could petition them to become U.S. residents. I also have a brother (16 years old) with severe autism that depends 100% on my parents. What are the next steps I can take?
1 ANSWER
Generally, a U.S. citizen age 21 or older may petition for parents to adjust status to become Lawful Permanent Residents (get "Green Cards") if they entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection but then overstayed their visas - this is true even if they may have overstayed by 20 years. If they did not enter lawfully and with inspection, then significantly more information is needed in order to provide a legal analysis of eligibilities, options and strategies that may be available to them. There really is no substitute for consulting with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about your family members, could advise about immigration-related eligibilities, options and strategies, and then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2017 at 8:47 AM