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How do I bring my Mom to live the USA?

 

The page provides some of the Basic Steps on how a US Citizen can Bring their Parent(s) to live in the United States of America. We are providing these steps only as a guide and they are not specific for any given case. Every immigration case has very unique sets of issues and you should consult with an Immigration Attorney.

This page contains only general information obtained from www.uscis.gov website.

 

Only U.S. citizens are eligible to petition for their parent(s), Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) may not petition for their parent(s). Accordingly, the U.S. Citizen must be at least 21 years of age to petition for a parent. Lawful Permanent Residents may not bring their parents to live permanently in the U.S.

 

If you are a U.S. Citizen and Petitioning for:

 

Mother:

 

If you are applying to bring your mother to live in the United States, you must file the following with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (please note: if you have been legally adopted, you may not petition for your birth parent):

 

  • Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

  • Petitioning for both Parents at the same time: You must file a separate petition for each parent)

  • A certified copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother’s name, listed as your parent

  • If you as the US Citizen are married, please include a certified copy of your marriage certificate

  • Include any school, health or religious documentation that evidences the relationship between you and your mother

  • If you were not born in the United States, provide copies of both

    • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

    • Current U.S. passport Biography Page

 

Stepparent:

 

  If you are applying to bring your stepparent to the United States to live, you must file the following with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:

 

  • Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

  • A certified copy of your birth certificate showing your name and the names of both your mother and father

  • If you were not born in the U.S., a copy of both

    • Your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

    • Current U.S. passport biography page

  • A certified copy of the marriage certificate of your birth parent to your stepparent evidencing  the marriage happened before you(the US Citizen) turned 18 year old

  • Certified copies of any divorce judgments or death certificates that would verify the termination of any previous marriage(s) entered into by your birth parent or stepparent

  • Certified copies of each parent’s birth certificate with English translation if needed

  • If anyone’s name has been legally changed, provide certified documentation evidence of the legal name change

 

 

All USCIS Forms can be found right on their website. USCIS.gov under the forms section.  Click here  and you will be directed to the official US Citizenship & Immigration  website automatically.

 

All up to date information on where to file your I-130 and various forms can be found at USCIS.gov and you should reference it before mailing your petition. Additionally, youmay also obtain forms from the USCIS Forms Center by calling 1-800-870-3676.

 

What happens after I file my I-130 with USCIS?

 

The USCIS will notify you that they received your petition and if it is incomplete or they need more information they will send you a Request for Evidence (RFE). If you receive an RFE you should contact a Lowell Immigration Lawyer immediately to assist you with responding to the request.

 

If your I-130 is approved see below:

 

1. If your mother or father is currently and legally in the United States and did not file the Form I-485 Application concurrently with the I-130 petition, he or she may be eligible to file the I-485 Adjustment of Status petition at this time. However, every case is unique and this might not be correct for your case. Therefore, it is essential to work with a Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer.

2.  If your mother or father is outside the U.S., he/she will receive a notice to complete the visa processing at the US Consulate in his/her country. This process is called “Consular Processing”. You can find more info on “Consular Processing” by clicking here. How do I bring my mom and dad to the USA?

 

What happens if my I-130 is denied?

 

If your I-130 is denied, you should have a Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer work with you to help you successfully navigate your next steps and review your options. Taking incorrect steps can cause huge delays and may be devastating to you application.

 

For more information contact a Lowell Immigration Lawyer online today or call us at 978-506-1075.

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