QUESTION
Immigrant visa petitioner does not collaborate to bring elderly mother in the U.S. What are my options?
Asked on Jun 14th, 2016 on Immigration - Texas
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Elderly mother is currently in Europe. I am a permanent resident, but not US Citizen yet. Long-lost brother (US Citizen) initially signed her petition, but does not collaborate. He threw the USCIS Letter containing the Receipt Number. Does not answer phone. Tells me to "ask for a lawyer" to retreive the receipt number. 1) Can I expedite Mom's Visa with the Receipt Number, even without his collaboration? 2) Can I Petition Mom's financial support in the US, since he is not willing to do anything for Mom?
2 ANSWERS
Unfortunately, your brother is not required to cooperate. He can cease the petition process at any time. A request to expedite could be filed but without your brother's cooperation, it will be impossible to bring your mother here. The petitioner must submit an affidavit of support even if a joint sponsor is available. His refusal to sign an affidavit of support will keep her from being able to immigrate. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2016 at 2:23 PM
It may be easier for all of you to wait to sponsor your mother until you are a USC. In this way, she will have an immediate visa available and you will not have to deal with a missing sponsor. How much longer do you have until you can natz?
Answered on Jun 14th, 2016 at 10:45 AM