US citizen brining my parents who are Canadian citizens

[NikLR 13,220]

I brought up the health care issue only because you wanted them back and forth and i wouldnt want them to be hurt or something and need help but have to pay out the nose for it in either direction.  Best wishes.  Talk to your parents and see what they think. 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2018 by NikLR
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[mushroomspore 3,043]

3 hours ago, js0622 said:

I am aware that dual citizenship is allowed. Where does it say that you cannot reside in both? Let's say 6 months here and 6 month there? I would love to read it myself if you could provide a link. Thanks! 

Once you're a dual citizen, you're allowed to reside wherever. Green card holders are subject to continuous residence rules. If they do not maintain continuous residence in the US, it will negatively affect future attempts at citizenship. OHIP does depend on residency btw. I lost my OHIP after moving to the US on my student visa. When I went back, they wanted proof of my flight back to Canada, proof of employment in Canada, most recent Canadian tax return and a recent piece of mail as proof I was permanently living again at my parents' address.

 

The devil is in the details with this process.

 

 Adjustment through marriage to a US citizen is pretty simple. Petitioning parents can be simple but many get green cards for parents just for them to use the cards as glorified tourist visas. Since it's clear you don't know anything about the process, others are letting you in on potential contingencies with parental petitions. Petitioning for siblings is more complicated as it is a different category in the eyes of the US government. Your brother will not be lumped in with your parents so he will be subject to different waiting times.

Edited November 20, 2018 by mushroomspore

[geowrian 22,335]

6 hours ago, js0622 said:

Thanks! But why would my parents have to leave my little brother for a a long time once they get approved for the green card? If they apply and do the interview in Canada, they would just have to enter the USA to receive the cards correct? Then nothing is holding them back from driving back to Canada and staying with my bro while they are sponsoring him. Or my brother entering the USA as a Canadian in the visa waiver program he is allowed to stay in the USA for 6 months out of a year anyway.  

1) Your parents would have to maintain permanent residency within the US. They can't just get a card then go live in Canada for extended periods of time.

2) Yes, he can visit for up to 6 months. If he is staying too long, CBP may refuse entry since a tourist visa (or non-visa equivalent) is not for living in the US.

 

5 hours ago, js0622 said:

This is not very true, please check the facts before advising... A person can receive Healthcare benefits as long as they are in Canada for at least 6 months and getting the green card doesn't just cancel that. Just saying... This is informative from the official websites. 

Yes. But see above as to why that won't work.

 

4 hours ago, js0622 said:

I am aware that dual citizenship is allowed. Where does it say that you cannot reside in both? Let's say 6 months here and 6 month there? I would love to read it myself if you could provide a link. Thanks! 

How would they show that they are permanent residents of the US while also residing in Canada getting Canadian benefits based on residency? It's speaking out of both sides of one's mouth / trying to have your cake and eat it too.

 

3 hours ago, js0622 said:

Ummmm I am not the one getting mad here. It's you people over exaggerating and saying I am already doing things illegally like I am this terrible person. When in fact I'm not doing anything yet. So everyone can just calm down and just try to give options instead of judging the person about lying and trying to bypass laws. If you are here to do that then ur on the wrong website. This website has mostly helped me with immigration stuff so this attitude I'm getting is quite surprising to me. Did I word something incorrectly? I don't think so. Im simply trying to find out information.

Asking questions is fine. But keep in mind if there was a quicker or simply way to do what you want, that would be noted. You kept pressing issues on how to bypass the options presented. There is no bypassing thigns....you have been provided with the best available & legal options.

 

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Did I ever SAY that my parents will for sure live in both places? Did I ask about citizenship? Did I ask about Healthcare? About suggestions for my brothers education, work? NO I didn't. Actually I didn't need any of this EXTRA  information and assumptions from you.

That's fine....ignore it if you don't want it.

Those issues are still relevant to their immigration processes. They may be of value to somebody else that comes across this thread in the future. They may be issues you didn't think of beforehand.

If you want all the best available information, I suggest you try to understand the entire process (it differs from what you've gone through personally) and take heed of all the advice available.

Edited November 20, 2018 by geowrian

[CEE53147 559]

6 hours ago, js0622 said:

Thanks! But why would my parents have to leave my little brother for a a long time once they get approved for the green card? If they apply and do the interview in Canada, they would just have to enter the USA to receive the cards correct? Then nothing is holding them back from driving back to Canada and staying with my bro while they are sponsoring him. Or my brother entering the USA as a Canadian in the visa waiver program he is allowed to stay in the USA for 6 months out of a year anyway. 

Because that is the rule.  He is NOT special. He MUST obey the rules.

[Unlockable 7,306]

6 hours ago, js0622 said:

Thanks! But why would my parents have to leave my little brother for a a long time once they get approved for the green card? If they apply and do the interview in Canada, they would just have to enter the USA to receive the cards correct? Then nothing is holding them back from driving back to Canada and staying with my bro while they are sponsoring him. Or my brother entering the USA as a Canadian in the visa waiver program he is allowed to stay in the USA for 6 months out of a year anyway. 

It's the law of immigration. I know it may be a shock but I lot of people don't understand why there are limits on certain visa categories.

 

What is ironic is that if the roles were reversed, it would be harder for you to do what you want in Canada. Meaning if your husband immigrated to Canada with you and later wanted to bring over his parents and brother, his options would be less than what you have now. 

[Ontarkie 13,904]

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