Starting GC process for parents while applying for US citizenship?

[MarinaNYC 0]

Hi,

I have heard that it is possible to apply for parents GreenCard while going through US citizenship process. Is it true?

I'm currently applying for US citizenship and the process would probably take 8-12 months until I get it. I have GC for over 3 years due to marriage to US citizen.

I would like to apply for GC for my mom asap. She is currently in US on tourist visa and can stay until Feb 2010. Is it possible to start a process for her, while I'm still in the process of getting US citizenship?

thank you!

Marina

[NArocks 13]

You can get all the paperwork together however you can not file these until you have taken your oath as a citizen and have the certificate make sure your mom does not overstay her visa

[Oksana81 0]

Hi,

I have heard that it is possible to apply for parents GreenCard while going through US citizenship process. Is it true?

I'm currently applying for US citizenship and the process would probably take 8-12 months until I get it. I have GC for over 3 years due to marriage to US citizen.

I would like to apply for GC for my mom asap. She is currently in US on tourist visa and can stay until Feb 2010. Is it possible to start a process for her, while I'm still in the process of getting US citizenship?

thank you!

Marina

no, you can't file for your mom while you are a greencard holder. You have to have your US citizenship certificate in hand first.

[MarinaNYC 0]

But how about her overstay? Her I-94 is until Feb 2010, but her mulit-entrance visa is valid until Aug 2010. If I apply now, maybe there is a chance for me to get citizenship bu Aug and apply for her. But she would overstay her I-94.

Will it be a huge problem or they usualy forgive this type of things?

[Oksana81 0]

But how about her overstay? Her I-94 is until Feb 2010, but her mulit-entrance visa is valid until Aug 2010. If I apply now, maybe there is a chance for me to get citizenship bu Aug and apply for her. But she would overstay her I-94.

Will it be a huge problem or they usualy forgive this type of things?

they usually forgive, but do you really want to put your mom through illegal stay? by the way, laws may change too... Edited October 23, 2009 by Oksana81

[Export of Dhaka 8]

But how about her overstay? Her I-94 is until Feb 2010, but her mulit-entrance visa is valid until Aug 2010. If I apply now, maybe there is a chance for me to get citizenship bu Aug and apply for her. But she would overstay her I-94.

Will it be a huge problem or they usualy forgive this type of things?

they usually forgive, but do you really want to put your mom through illegal stay? by the way, laws may change too...

Not only that.. if she gets caught overstaying her visa before you naturalize, she will be deported and may be subjected to a long term ban - even if you become a USC later.

[aaron2020 11,651]

But how about her overstay? Her I-94 is until Feb 2010, but her mulit-entrance visa is valid until Aug 2010. If I apply now, maybe there is a chance for me to get citizenship bu Aug and apply for her. But she would overstay her I-94.

Will it be a huge problem or they usualy forgive this type of things?

they usually forgive, but do you really want to put your mom through illegal stay? by the way, laws may change too...

Not only that.. if she gets caught overstaying her visa before you naturalize, she will be deported and may be subjected to a long term ban - even if you become a USC later.

So true. The risk of a ban is not worth the risk. Have her go home by Feb. 2010. Once you get your citizenship, you can petition for her. There is a path for her to immigrate to the US legally. Why risk it for a few extra months stay in the US during which time if she gets caught will mean deportation and a ban from immigrating to the US? The risk is not worth it.

[vveell 1]

Hi, Marina

I agree with others that it is pretty dangerous for your mom to be out of status here in USA, even for a short period of time. Try to apply for extension of her stay here. You need to fill out form Form I-539.

Look up here: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

Your citizenship process might not take so much time as you've mentioned. I got my citizenship in July in less than 5 months (I'm also in New York state). I was in the same situation as you being married with US citizen and having green card for 3 years. The only piece of advice I can give you is as follows: try to prepare as meticulously as possible for the citizenship interview in terms of supporting documentation: this is the last time you will have to prove that your marriage is true and bona fide. Therefore, take all papers which would indicate that you have joint property and assets, or that you pay for rent and utilities together, take your pictures from vacations, your medical insurance cards, GYM cards. Bring everything possible you can think about. It won't hurt. Otherwise it is going to delay the process.

Good luck.