Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

i am 21 and my dad just became a citizen so my mom went with this lady to start my papers for my permanent resident but she told her that it will take from 5 to 10 years is this true please help me been in this country since i was 1 i currently go to college and have a perfect record. i thought after my dad became a citizen it would take 3 months for me


Asked on 9/24/09, 12:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Because you are 21 or older, it will take a long time for you to become a permanent resident. It depends on your country of birth.

You didn't explain how did your father become a permanent resident, and how did you come to USA (on a visa?).

Who is the lady who is assisting with your immigration paperwork? Is she an immigration attorney or unlicensed and unqualified "notario"?

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Answered on 9/24/09, 12:54 pm
Andrew Harrell W. Andrew Harrell, Attorney at Law

I agree with the answer from Luba. If you came to the U.S. with your dad as a permanent resident, why haven't you also become a citizen? If you are unmarried, you are a 2B family-based candidate for permanent residency. Currently for many beneficiaries, the current "wait" time is 8 years.

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Answered on 9/24/09, 1:04 pm


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