Green Card

[iyan46]

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to get a GC for my Mother in-law?

[Ryan H]

This USCIS link talks about the process of bringing over parents.

 

The way I read it, it is your spouse who will file an I-130 for a parent AND your spouse must be a US Citizen in order to file an I-130 for a parent.

Edited October 28, 2010 by Ryan H (see edit history)

[iyan46]

Found the info ... thanks for the direction

[dnoblett]

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to get a GC for my Mother in-law?

Sure, you spouse can file a petition for her mum after your spouse becomes a US Citizen.

 

A US Citizen CANNOT file a petition for an in-law.

 

Who May File Form I-130?

 

1. If you are a U.S. citizen you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file a Form I-130 for:

 

A. Your husband or wife; B. Your unmarried child under age 21;

C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older;

D. Your married son or daughter of any age;

E. Your brother(s) or sister(s) (you must be age 21 or older);

F. Your mother or father (you must be age 21 or older).

 

2. If you are a lawful permanent resident of United States, you may file this form for:

 

A. Your husband or wife;

B. Your unmarried child under age 21;

C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older.

Who May Not File Form I-130?

 

You may not file for a person in the following categories:

 

8. A grandparent, grandchild, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, cousin, or in-law.

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-130instr.pdf Edited October 28, 2010 by dnoblett (see edit history)

[warpedbored]

She would first have to become a US citizen. She can apply for US citizenship 90 days prior to the third anniversary of her original green card issue date as long as she is still married to you. Once she is a citizen timelines are 6 months to a year for a parent. There is no immigrant visa for the parent of a green card holder.