Can I travel while waiting for my 10 year Green Card?
Yes, you read that correctly. Even though you have the document from the US Government stating that you are authorized to travel while your green card application is processing, they still can technically deny you entry.
How long does it take to get 10 year Green Card?
Although I can’t give you a specific date on when your application will be approved, I can say that the I-751 processing time normally takes 12-18 months to complete processing.
How old do you have to be to get your mother a green card?
You can get your mother a Green Card if you are a U.S. citizen and you are over the age of 21.
Can a green card holder petition for their parents?
Green Card holders are not eligible to petition for their parents. They are only allowed to petition for their spouses and children of any age. If your mother lives outside the Unites States, you will file form I-130. With the form, you will submit the following: Documentation that confirms your relationship to your mother.
Who is eligible for a family preference green card?
Other family members eligible to apply for a Green Card are described in the following family “preference immigrant” categories: First preference (F1) – unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens; Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents;
How long is the waiting period for a green card?
Waiting period. Most greencard holders need to wait five years before applying for U.S. citizenship. For those who obtained their greencard through marriage the waiting period is generally three years. The N-400 may be filed in the 90-day window just before the end of the waiting period.
When to apply for a green card for your mother?
Applying for a Green Card for Your Mother If you are a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age, you can petition for your mother to live in the United States as a green card holder.
Can a green card holder petition for their parents to live in the US?
Green card holders (lawful permanent residents) are not allowed to petition for their parents to permanently live in the United States. As one of your parents, your mother is considered an immediate relative, qualifying her for an Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa of the fifth category (IR-5).
Can a green card holder bring a sibling to the US?
Bringing Siblings to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents. To petition to bring your sibling (brother or sister) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age. Permanent residents may not petition to bring siblings to live permanently in the United States.
Other family members eligible to apply for a Green Card are described in the following family “preference immigrant” categories: First preference (F1) – unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens; Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents;