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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. -
Once approved and sent to Guangzhou from USCIS either through DCF process in China, or through NVC in the states, the Packet 3 and Packet 4 procedure has changed. This does not apply to already scheduled interviews that were set before (3/16/2013) http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant_visas.html http://ustraveldocs.com/cn/index.html?firstTime=No -
SO's parents came in Jan. on visitor's visas and are returning to China this month.They really like it here,and my SO says they want to buy a house and move here.SOOoo,the questions and (slight so far) concerns are rushing through me now.They're both 80+ years old.I love my SO,but now this sudden,life changing prospect really is eating at me.Any input besides "it's their culture"-as far as healthcare for them,etc.?
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hi guys, question regarding visas for wife's father and mother. wife just turned us citizenship this month and starting I-130 paper work for her parents. our question is do we file one I-130 for both parents or we file two I-130s for father and mother. 1 I-130 for both = 420 dollars 2 I-130s for father and mother = 840 dollars instruction 1F said your mother or father (you must be 21 or older). my gut feeling is 2 I-130s for father and mother. how is the interview, separate or together? any ideas and comments are appreciated. thanks -
SO recently obtained citizenship,and is now wanting her parents here.Not that they are desparate or anything,but that I as well think it to be a great idea,as they are 80+ in age and we miss them.SO has been here (and working) in the states 6+ years and she has'nt seen her parents since leaving China.We both have been too busy working to have allowable time for any kind of quality visit (in China),and you know how time flies. I guess what I'm getting at is it looks like we're faced with a "strategy" in order to do this,reminding me very well of the "stratedy" of getting my SO here (K-1=guicker here vs. marrying her there in China and waiting longer (greencard granted).In which both ways have the same result-legally living here. I know that the I-130 is the first step.But we are trying to decide whether to file them as visitors,then once here, file for permanant residence.Or file as immagrants on a family basis. My inclination is to file them as visitors,but it seems they need to provide alot of documents (house,bank,etc. statements) guaranteeing their return to support the vistor visa-in which would have to be mailed to us by them,then mailed by us along with I-130 to USCIS.But also on the other hand,filing them on family basis (immigration intended),all we have to do is show basically is that we can support them.
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I was asked and didn't know the answer so I'm turning to the experts ... once again. The question my wife and step daughter asked was, when they receive their green cards and become Permanent Legal Residents, what relatives (if any) can they sponsor to immigrate to the U.S. They also wanted to know if cousins were allowed and if not how could they immigrate to the U.S. if they wanted to come. I don't have a clue so any information would be appreciated!
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Can anyone tell me if it's possible to get a GC for my Mother in-law?
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We are sponsoring both of my husband's parents, and we have opted in for electronic processing. Now for the I-864, we cannot submit that electronically. We have to mail it in, correct? Can I mail the I-864's in one envelope or do I need two separate ones? Also, the instructions for this form say: You must submit a Form I-864 affidavit of support for each intending immigrant you are sponsoring. You may submit photocopies if you are sponsoring more than one intending immigrant listed on the same affidavit of support.Separate affidavits of support are required for intending immigrants for whom different Form I-130 family-based petitions were filed. For instance, if you are sponsoring both parents, each will need an original affidavit of support and accompanying documentation since you were required to submit separate Form I-130 visa petitions for each parent. However, on the checklist it states the following: If you are sponsoring more than one intending immigrant listed on the same affidavit of support, photocopies of the original affidavit of support may be submitted for any additional intending immigrants listed. Copies of supporting documentation are not required for these family members. So, I know that I need two I-864's. Do I need two I-864A's, and do I need two copies of tax returns and W-2's or will one of these suffice? One last thing, it also asks if you are using the income of family members to meet the requirement that you provide "proof of their residency in your household and relationship to you." We are talking like I-751 proof, right? I made a copy of both of our driver's licenses with our current address. We filed joint taxes together so that will show relationship and our 2009 ones have our current address. Do I need to submit a copy of our marriage certificate, as well (although they have that in the email with the other documents)? Is this enough or should I submit bank statements, ect.? Thanks in advance for any help. I feel like I should be granted some special degree for navigating the process of immigration.
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Has anyone had any recent experience with the Notary requirements for I-130 for USC's (naturalized) parent? I have conflicting info from Instructions and the Chinese notary professionals. According to the form instructions, you only need the following: Mother: 1. A notary copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother's name. Father: 1. A notary copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother's name. 2. A notary copy of parent's marriage certificate establishing that your father was married to your mother before you were born. That was simple enough. However, the people at the notary office mentioned that "through their professional experience", we'll also need a notary for both parent's own birth certificates. Well, that may sound reasonable in a sense, but I don't see that on the instructions for the I-130 form. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf Look at Page 3 #6 and #7 for reference. It is quite costly to obtain 2 more notaries if we don't need it. So should I go by the form instructions or by the "Experienced Professionals"? Anyone submitted this recently? Thanks!
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Hey guys, I am not sure where to appropriately put this topic, but my husband and I are planning to get my parents to the US to start a Chinese restaurant with me. I have several questions in terms of the possibilities. 1)I am a 2-year green card holder, have been working in a law school as a full time employee since my arrival. My husband is a law school student. He said in order to apply for the parents to immigrate here, I have to be an American citizen and we have to make enough money to sponsor them as he did to me when he tried to bring me here. So that brings me the second question. 2) Can green card holder apply for parents to immigrate? 3) What is the poverty line? How much do I have to make per year in order to be my parents' sponsor? 4) I have two other siblings in China who both work now but don't have their own family. Will the VO create obstacles for my parents by asking why my parents will "abandon" my two other siblings in China and immigrate to the US? Honestly they move here just to make money by opening a Chinese restaurant. My parents have managed a small restaurant since I started my memory. They are hard working people, but have been struggling for life. I just think it is unfair that they work so hard but gain so little profits. And hope to bring them to this fairly fair land to make some decent money. Any other suggestions will be appreciated in terms of the application process or the feasibility to apply for them as a green card holder. BTW, my parents are both young enough to make a living here. They haven't reached 50. thanks Joanna -
My marriage is not even a year old and I am faced with my 1st crisis. My wife's father passed away late last year. Her mother, for reasons she believed were valid, directed other family member's and my wife's friends not to reveal this tragedy. Recently, one of my wife's friends, after finding out that she had her GC, told her the tragic truth. Previously, my wife and I briefly discussed this inevitable event, a death of one of her parents, but the time frame was 10 years in the future. Well the future is now and we need to establish new plans. My wife is very concerned about the welfare of her mother and wants her to join her here in the USA. I told her that I concur. Can someone please advise me on what the general immigration process/procedures are and if we qualify for any special consideration to expedite the case? Thank you, -Squonk
