because i am a U.S. citizen but my family isn't.and i would like to petition them to live with me..can you help me?please...
2006-06-11 13:23:49 · 13 answers · asked by invi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Easy
File a USCIS Form I-130
First, the USCIS must approve an immigrant visa petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative for you. This petition is filed by your relative (sponsor) and must be accompanied by proof of your relationship to the requesting relative.
Second, the Department of State must determine if an immigrant visa number is immediately available to you, the foreign national, even if you are already in the United States. When an immigrant visa number becomes immediately available to you, it means that you can apply to have one of the immigrant visa numbers assigned to you. You can check the status of a visa number in the Department of State's Visa Bulletin.
Third, if you are already in the United States, you may apply to change your status to that of a lawful permanent resident after a visa number becomes available for you. This is one way you can apply to secure an immigrant visa number. Click here for application procedures for becoming a lawful permanent resident while in the United States. If you are outside the United States when an immigrant visa number becomes available for you, you must then go to the U.S. consulate servicing the area in which you reside to complete your processing. This is the other way in which you can apply to secure an immigrant visa number.
2006-06-11 13:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dan W 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, a US citizen can only petition for (1) spouse, (2) children, (3) parents, and (4) siblings. Each is a different category.
A USC daughter has to be 21 to petition for her parents. In all other categories, as long as the USC is an adult, s/he can petition for children (the kids may very well be US citizens, even if born in another country), spouses and siblings, when s/he turns 18.
2006-06-25 08:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Randa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18
2006-06-18 11:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by joeblack605 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be at least 18 years old. But the waiting period is able 20 years for brother and sisters. And about 10 years for parents.
2006-06-20 01:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by sharpshooter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to fill out a form issued by the INS and submit all the documents that the INS requires. Once you have done that, you will be notified through mail if your petition is granted or denied.
2006-06-20 13:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by Belen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a few of the others. Thank You for trying to help your family immigrate the correct and legal way. Good Luck to you and your family.
2006-06-25 08:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you - it sounds like you are a mature, responsible person trying to help your family members come to the USA legally. Please don't give up and please stick with it and do not let them come illegally. In the long run, it will be so much better for you all if they come legally to the USA. You won't be sorry and the work and wait will be so worth it!
2006-06-11 16:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be at least 18 years old, you can petition only parents and siblings. They say that siblings need to be under 16 years old.
2006-06-11 14:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A minimum of 80 years.
2006-06-11 13:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by Coke&TVdinner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONGRATULATIONS ON WANTING TO DO THIS THE RIGHT WAY. THE VERY BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS GET A GOOD IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY....IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND TIME IN THE LONG RUN AND WILL HELP YOU FROM HAVING TO "UNDO" MISTAKES MADE ON PAPERWORK.
GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE YOU SUCCEED QUICKLY. I HOPE YOUR PEOPLE AREN'T STUCK AT THE BACK OF THE LINE BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS WE ARE HAVING WITH THE ILLEGAL LAWBREAKING WELFARE SEEKING INTRUDERS.
2006-06-20 13:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋