Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Hello! My name is Anastasia. I'm originally from Russia and am married to a russian, who had been granted political asylum about 6 months ago. I'm still waiting for my approval (we petitioned for ajustment of my status as an immediate relative). I want to invite my mom to visit me for couple of weeks next year, but I'm not sure what are her chances of getting the visa - and which would be better- tourist or visa by invitation. She has no interest in immigrating here, she is retired now, but I'm still afraid that she'll get denied the visa.

So, should I wait till I get a green card- which will be more then a year from now - or can I try to get a visa for my mom?

Also, if I am approved, can I go to Russia before I apply for GC - with so called "white passport"? and how will it influence the time of getting the green card?

Thank you.


Asked on 10/28/11, 10:59 pm

2 Answer from Attorneys
Armen Tashjian Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian

All your mom has to do is to go to US Consulate General and ask for a tourist visa to come to US. You can provide her with a letter to show the Consulate that her expenses will be taken care of by you. As for your intended trip with a 'White Passport' I'd say is a bad idea. Wait till you get the GC.

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Answered on 10/29/11, 2:35 pm


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