My grandafther in the U.S will soon be sponosoring my mom who is 36 and unmarried. Coming from Canada would this process take long? How long do you suppose after she can file for my siblings and I?...Could my grandfather put are names on the petition forms as well? I'am turning 18 this year and was wondering if they did it before my 18th birthday would I not have 2 be sponsored seperately or could my grandfather put my name on the petition still if it was done after my birthday?
In regards to this question asked before/above would it be possible for me to get a work permit in the states if my grandfather has started the process of filing for us already?The thing is my mom has bussiness to take care of here in Canada before she leaves is it possible for my brother and I to move before her if are names are on the petition forms and get authorization/work permits to live and work in the U.S? If so who should I go to about this?
2006-09-02 17:40:17 · 1 answers · asked by courtney 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
by the way my grandfather is a U.S citizen, would that be of any extra help during the process?
2006-09-02 19:43:08 · update #1
Your situation is a little complicated... as you've already figured out.
If your grandfather is a US citizen, he can petition for your unmarried mother and her children using the Family First Preference category. If he is a permanent resident, the category is Second Preference B for your mother, but you can't go; your mother would have to petition for you in her turn.
Right now, First Preference immigrants are current (that is, they can apply for their visas) if their priority dates are 1 January 1998 or before. The Second Preference B date is 1 December 1996.
You cannot apply for a work permit in the US based on a future immigrant visa. You are not allowed to live, work or study there until you have a legal status.
2006-09-02 18:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋