Petitioning for my mother

[Lavender7 32]

Hello dear VJ members

I want to eventually be able to bring my mother to live with us in the States. I apologize in case there already are ton of answers covering this case and I still post this topic, but I couldn't exactly find any so please bear with me on this one. So I'm planning on getting my GC soon(one year or more), and I know since it will be through immediate family (my husband USC) I would be able to apply for my citizenship in 3 years. Would I have to wait to become a citizen to be able to apply a petition for my mom? Or can I do that after I get my GC? Can my husband as USC apply for her?

Thanks !

[minions2 24]

you have to be a USC to be able to petition your mom

your husband cant petition her, has to be you

Edited June 26, 2016 by minions2

[zorus40k 21]

you can apply when you will be citizen

but what do you mean by "able to apply for citizenship in 3 years"?

3 years rule works since the moment of becoming lpr

and your current legal status is in limbo... as it seems tourist visa overstay because of marriage?

so you might want to work on your legal status asap if you want to bring parents

they should totally visit on tourist visa tho... just in case if they will be homesick or just will not like it here.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/naturalization-spouses-us-citizens

General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for naturalization pursuant to section 319(a) of the INA, an applicant must:

• Be 18 or older
• Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
• Have been living in marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse, who has been a U.S. citizen during all of such period, during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up until examination on the application
• Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
• Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
• Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization until the time of naturalization
• Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
• Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (also known as civics)
• Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law

[Lavender7 32]

you can apply when you will be citizen

but what do you mean by "able to apply for citizenship in 3 years"?

3 years rule works since the moment of becoming lpr

and your current legal status is in limbo... as it seems tourist visa overstay because of marriage?

so you might want to work on your legal status asap if you want to bring parents

they should totally visit on tourist visa tho... just in case if they will be homesick or just will not like it here.

Lol, what are you talking about? Overstay because of marriage? I did not ever overstay. There is no limbo. I know I can apply for my citizenship after 3 years from the day I get my GC.

Your answer is completely irrelevant to my question. Thanks.

Edited June 26, 2016 by Lavender7

[Lavender7 32]

you have to be a USC to be able to petition your mom

your husband cant petition her, has to be you

Got it, thank you!

[zorus40k 21]

So what's your legal status then if you didn't adjust?

Not like I care or anything USCIS rules are pretty straightforward

You can not apply for parents to become permanent residents as a GC holder

[Lavender7 32]

So what's your legal status then if you didn't adjust?

Not like I care or anything USCIS rules are pretty straightforward

You can not apply for parents to become permanent residents as a GC holder

I didn't adjust because I haven't started my process yet. Didn't start because I don't want to yet. Simple as that. Once again completely irrelevant to my question. You could have just wrote last sentence from this answer would be perfectly enough.

[JFH 12,189]

So what's your legal status then if you didn't adjust?

Not like I care or anything USCIS rules are pretty straightforward

You can not apply for parents to become permanent residents as a GC holder

She visited and left. Her husband left the USA with her and they have been living in her home country ever since. No overstay. Nothing illegal. No questions about her status.

[zorus40k 21]

She visited and left. Her husband left the USA with her and they have been living in her home country ever since. No overstay. Nothing illegal. No questions about her status.

Hmm sorry about that then

user signature sounds misleading

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

Hmm sorry about that then

user signature sounds misleading

Why? Because it says "never been apart since"?

It also says they'll start the CR1/IR1 process in October. That points to a beneficiary living abroad.

[Lavender7 32]

Why? Because it says "never been apart since"?

It also says they'll start the CR1/IR1 process in October. That points to a beneficiary living abroad.

I live in the republic of Georgia - my home country. Both me and my USC husband are living here for almost two years. NEVER overstayed. And for any further random assumptions - We are by no means in a hurry to adjust my status. We are taking it slow.

Edited June 26, 2016 by Lavender7

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

I live in the republic of Georgia - my home country. Both me and my USC husband are living here for almost two years. NEVER overstayed. And for any further random assumptions - We are by no means in a hurry to adjust my status. We are taking it slow.

I know that, Lavender7

[Lavender7 32]

I know that, Lavender7

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

lavender ajajajaa I can't every thread people wanna get you what's really up....

In response to your question since you are coming on the Ir1 being married so long can you apply for citizenship right away? Avoiding the wait ? If you can that what I'd do...can't live with out my mommy

[aleful 1,905]

lavender ajajajaa I can't every thread people wanna get you what's really up....

In response to your question since you are coming on the Ir1 being married so long can you apply for citizenship right away? Avoiding the wait ? If you can that what I'd do...can't live with out my mommy

hi

nope, the 3 year rule still applies, you have to be a GC holder for 3 years, 90 days prior to the 3 years she can apply for citizenship