How long does it take to get the green card for parents once the application is filed?
How long does it take to get the green card for parents once the application is filed?
about 12 months
Can I sponsor my mother if I have a green card?
Unfortunately, legal permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible to sponsor parents at this time. You must also be at least 21 years of age to file a sponsorship petition and be able to prove financial means to support your relative. You can sponsor your mother, father, an adoptive parent or a stepparent.
How many times can you be a sponsor?
You can have up to two joint sponsors per family, but no more than one per immigrant. Alternately, a member of your own household can agree to add his or her earnings to the total support amount. That person would need to fill out a USCIS Form I-864A.
How many family members can you sponsor?
While there are no numerical limits for sponsors, U.S. citizens and legal residents can only sponsor limited classes of close relatives. Permanent legal residents can sponsor spouses and unmarried children, including adult unmarried children, those defined as over 21.
Can my husband petition my sister?
You cannot directly petition for her husband and children. As a U.S. citizen, you must file a separate petition for each one of your direct relatives, including your own children. For example: To sponsor your mother and father, file a separate petition for each.
How much does it cost to petition siblings?
The fee for an I-130 petition is currently 20, $535.
Can I hire my sister as a nanny in USA?
The short answer is that there are many qualified nannies in the US already so you will not be allowed to bring your sister here under a work VISA for that purpose.
How much does it cost to sponsor an immigrant?
The filing fee for the I-130 petition is (as of 2020) set at $535. If you are sponsoring more than one family member who qualifies as an “immediate relative,” you will have to file a separate I-130 petition and filing fee for each one.
