I want to apply for my parents

[Xyz11 0]

I want to apply for my parents. I'm currently living in Pakistan. I was born in the United States but after a year, my family shifted back to Pakistan.  We re visited again when i was six years old and now i flew to the united states for two weeks this year. My question is, Can i apply for my parents while being in Pakistan. I'm  a student here and  I'm not working right now. I want to go back to US after my degree but also want my parents to get their green cards before i get done so that i don't have to live alone. Are there any chances of my application being rejected as i'm going to apply for them from Pakistan and i haven't filed any taxes in America and I'm unemployed. I'm mostly concerned about the fact that i'm going to apply for my parents from Pakistan so won't they have an excuse to reject my application by saying you don't live here so why do you want to apply for your parents?

Also, Can i apply for my husband along with my parents?
Or should i wait?

[JFH 12,189]

In order to petition for immigrant visas for your parents you have to be:

- over 21

- living in the USA or moving back at the latest when they move

- able to support them financially or have a joint sponsor who can 

Edited December 22, 2019 by JFH

[Just Paul 4,591]

31 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

Also, Can i apply for my husband along with my parents?
Or should i wait?

Applying for anyone is based on reunication to the US.   

 

I would apply for your husband first unless you plan to have the resources to support all 3 of them.  Then hopefully you and your husband can get good paying jobs.

 

You (and your joint sponsor) will responsible for your parents' healthcare costs, depending on their age, potentially forever.  Have you looked into that cost?  It can be pretty astronomical.

[Xyz11 0]

Is there any way i can go to USA with my husband? and apply for him there? 
We're engaged and plan on getting married soon so would fiance visa work if we get married in USA?
If so, can he live there with me after we get married?
My parents would support themselves. So is there no way i can apply for them from Pakistan?
The problem is, i can't go to USA anytime soon and i really want to  go with my husband after we get married. So is there any way we can go together? And i can apply for him without having to live alone after we get married
 

[Just Paul 4,591]

2 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

Is there any way i can go to USA with my husband?

Yes

2 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

We're engaged and plan on getting married soon so would fiance visa work if we get married in USA?

Then he is not your husband. Words have meanings.  If you are calling him "husband" especially on social media, immigration may consider you as too married to be single.   K1 is an available option but it has many deficiencies compared to a spousal visa like not being able to work or travel.

 

You realize that most  Pakistani Males undergo extensive post interview Administrative Processing often lasting 18 months or more.

 

4 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

My parents would support themselves.

Not in the eyes of immigration.  If they could support themselves they could apply under an investment VISA.  You or the joint sponsor will be responsible for them financially until they become citizens or meet the conditions in which you are no longer legally liable to the federal government. 

6 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

So is there no way i can apply for them from Pakistan?

You can apply for them now, from anywhere.  You will need to fulfill the domicile requirements prior to their entry into the US.

 

Chances are you are going to live without your spouse or parents for a period of time.

 

Since you are applying for your parents, how did you got you US citizenship?   Was it thru marriage or work?  How long ago?

 

 

[Xyz11 0]

Makes sense!! 
Is it necessary that i'm one of the sponsors? My brother can support both of my parents as well! 
And if i start working in  Pakistan, Even if i earn a minimal amount, would that be an issue?
I was born in USA

[Xyz11 0]

So there's no way we can move to America together without living apart?

[Pinkrlion 2,605]

29 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

Makes sense!! 
Is it necessary that i'm one of the sponsors? My brother can support both of my parents as well! 
And if i start working in  Pakistan, Even if i earn a minimal amount, would that be an issue?
I was born in USA

Is ur brother a US Citizen? Only those that live in the US can sponsor. You are filing the petitions, so u are the primary sponsor. U have to establish US domicile, pay US taxes, have income that will support a family of 4. Yes u can get denied for minimal income. 

 

It takes time to file for immigration and comply with specific requirements. Everyone who goes through this process is alone away from loved ones. 

Edited December 22, 2019 by Pinkrlion

[SalishSea 16,718]

32 minutes ago, Xyz11 said:

So there's no way we can move to America together without living apart?

No.

[Crazy Cat 39,138]

1 hour ago, Xyz11 said:

Is there any way i can go to USA with my husband? and apply for him there? 

Your husband cannot enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay in the US and adjust status.......expect about a year or longer for him to receive a spousal visa after you start the paperwork.

 

Edited December 22, 2019 by missileman

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 hour ago, Xyz11 said:

So there's no way we can move to America together without living apart?

As a group of 4?   Most likely not.

 

1 hour ago, Xyz11 said:

Is it necessary that i'm one of the sponsors?

You are always a sponsor if you file the petition.

1 hour ago, Xyz11 said:

And if i start working in  Pakistan, Even if i earn a minimal amount, would that be an issue?

It does not matter.  Only US based income counts towards sponsorship.  

 

1 hour ago, Xyz11 said:

My brother can support both of my parents as well! 

Have your brother petition your parents.

[Boiler 43,362]

Brother petitions parents

 

You marry and petition spouse

 

You and Parent move, you, parents if needed to help can sponsor Husband.

 

Husband follows when interview and AP complete.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

 

6 hours ago, Xyz11 said:

My brother can support both of my parents as well! 

It’s not clear to me, is your brother a US citizen as well and if so where is he living now? If he’s not a US resident, his ability to support your parents is irrelevant. 

 

7 hours ago, Xyz11 said:

also want my parents to get their green cards before i get done so that i don't have to live alone

But you will be married by then?

[Nitas_man 3,100]

8 hours ago, Xyz11 said:

So there's no way we can move to America together without living apart?

Sure there’s a way
 

File a petition for your husband and obtain a joint sponsor for him

After he receives his visa in about 2-3 years you can move together to the US

You will be wanting to start establishing ties and a home address in the US.  Example set up a bank account, get a drivers license, register to vote, etc.  

 

Earnings in Pakistan are counted as zero towards sponsorship but if you can bank around $65,000 and park it in the US you can sponsor your husband yourself.

 

 

 

Edited December 23, 2019 by Nitas_man

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

50 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

Sure there’s a way
 

File a petition for your husband and obtain a joint sponsor for him

After he receives his visa in about 2-3 years you can move together to the US

 

 

Why would it take 2-3 years to get a visa for the spouse? Expected AP?