My friend is a resident and wants to make her mom who is already here a legal resident. Her mom was married to a citizen but he passed away 4 years ago and he couldnt get her papers I dont know why, but can she do that for her mom being a legal resident? she will become a citizen but she wants to do this soon because her mom's work permit expires december
2006-10-05 07:28:47 · 10 answers · asked by ariannasthephan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
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2006-10-05 07:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can apply for her, since you are a resident, but it would help her a lot if you became a citizen. Since she is her mom, I think it doesn't take that long for her to get her residency. You should ask and immigration Lawer. When my grandma came here, she came with a visa, then my dad apply for her and in less than a year she had her papers, maybe it would help her since you said her husband had already put an application for her.
2006-10-05 07:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by candy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arianna, seek legal help. I'm sure the mom can get an extension or something until the daughter can petition her. The important thing is for the mom to be kept in legal status. Otherwise it would be harder to fix her papers if the mom becomes out of status (and might be more pricey too- lawyer's retainer fees, etc.) Good luck!
2006-10-05 07:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-05 07:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she has to be a citizen. However, can't her mother apply for an extension? Try the immigration service web page.
2006-10-05 07:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
her moms is married to a us citizen or was, does she have her marriage certificate if so, perhaps that would help her. she should try to call the immigration office and get some real answers. or go to the web at uscis.gov
2006-10-05 07:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by bvprocessor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you see legal council, Immigration Lawyers will assist you usually on a contingent basis
2006-10-05 07:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by thepoet01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mom could have an anchor baby!
2006-10-05 07:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
isn't there a legal-resident-advocate-agency that she could go to for help?
2006-10-05 07:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by Pooks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the immigration department
2006-10-05 07:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋