Reuniting Your Family
If you legally live within the United States but your parents are abroad, the immigration law has an alternative with which you can petition for them to live in the country. This process grants them legal permanent residency (Green Card). For this purpose, our family immigration lawyer can provide you with all the advice you need to complete the process as swiftly as possible.
Please note that in accordance with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines, you are only eligible to bring your parents to reside in the United States if you are a U.S. citizen and are at least 21 years of age. If you are under the age of 21, or are not yet a citizen, you are not yet allowed to apply for your parents to be brought into the country.
Remember, if you need help in filling out the necessary paperwork to petition for your parents as U.S. citizens, our family immigration lawyer is ready to provide you with all the information you need. Make your appointment today!
What do I need to bring my parents to the US?
If you are a U.S. citizen and are looking to bring your parents to live with you in the country and to get them legal permanent residency (Green Cards), you should first make sure that you can supply all of the necessary documentation required by USCIS for the application.
These requirements may vary according to whether they are your mother or father when they live outside the United States. Each of the requirements is listed below:
If you are a U.S. citizen at least 21 years old and your mother does not reside in the United States, you will need:
- To complete Form I-130
- A copy of your birth certificate stating your relation
- A copy of your Naturalization Certificate or U.S. Passport if you were born outside of the U.S.
If you are a U.S. Citizen at least 21 years old and your father does not reside in the United States, you will need:
- To complete Form I-130
- A copy of your birth certificate stating your relation to both parents
- A copy of your Naturalization Certificate or U.S. Passport if you were born outside of the U.S.
- A copy of your parents’ marriage certificate
Please note that these are only the basic requirements, and that other documents may be required for special cases, such as adoptive parents. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our family immigration lawyer, who is ready and willing to answer all your questions.
Steps to bring my parents to the U.S. as permanent residents
Once you have the required documents in hand, you can begin the process that will allow your parents to legally enter the US and allow them to gain legal permanent residency (Green Card).
The steps you must follow to apply are as follows:
Complete all the prerequisites
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet each of the requirements established for the procedure you intend to perform. If you fail to comply with any of them, the USCIS reserves the right to reject or reschedule your application.
Submit your petition at a USCIS office
You can visit any of the USCIS offices located in your area to submit all the necessary requirements for your application.
Wait for notification from the USCIS
USCIS will notify you whether or not your Form I-130 petition is approved. If approved and your parents are outside the United States, they will be notified to attend the U.S. consulate in their country of origin to complete their visa processing.
Partner with a lawyer
If you are in need of a legal team to assist you in obtaining advice on the necessary requirements, forms to file, etc., do not hesitate to contact our family immigration lawyer. Schedule an appointment today to begin the process of reuniting with them.
