Hi everyone, I would like to get some suggestions on my parents’ green card interview scheduled in early Jan. Some background information: parents both in their mid 70s. My mom is healthy but dad has colon cancer. It has been two years since his diagnosis. The cancer seems to be under control now and there might be another surgery coming up to completely get rid of the tumors but the decision has not been finalized yet. Side note: They actually got green cards approved a few years ago, but their SB1 visa (returning resident visa application) was denied in Guangzhou in 2014 because ‘protracted stay abroad was not caused by reasons beyond control’. To be more specific, they applied for green card while they were in the US a few years ago and left US with advanced parole before the green cards were issued. SB1 visa was denied because they didn’t return to US within 12 months of the advance parole, as we were told by the officer even we have the physical green cards. My questions are: I know cancer might potentially impact the interview results due to the public charge factor. What is the possibility that they will be denied? Does anyone have similar experience? Do we need to prove above and beyond financial records for support for my dad? Do I need to get a lawyer to help me? Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks for your help in advance.
