QUESTION
Is there any way to expedite my father in law's citizenship?
Asked on Oct 20th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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My father in law is currently sponsored by his sister to change his status to permanent resident. Is there a way in which I can throw my weight around, being a military veteran, that might expedite the process? Or can I also petition for him?
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Only a child, spouse, parent or sibling can file the petition. A sister's petition will take the longest but you as the son in law are not eligible to petition for him. Your spouse, who is probably his child, if she is a US citizen, can petition for him.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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If the Priority Date is not current the military card won't help. If there is a closer relative to him than a sister it will faster.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 11:36 PM
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If this is a petition for the father's green card, the father's biological child (not sister) should petition for him if that child is a U.S. citizen. In-laws cannot petition and military status does not help.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Rebecca T White
You can't petition for him directly, but your spouse may petition for him if/when your spouse gains US citizenship.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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His sister's petition will take for years. If your wife becomes US citizen she can petition him and that will be very fast.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 5:36 PM