Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: sponsorship requirement

Dear Inquirer:

Petitions may be filed by parents for their children and sons and daughters, by adult US Citizens for their parents, between spouses and by US Citizen siblings for another sibling. There is no category for a person to petition a cousin or a niece.

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Re: sponsorship requirement

No, but if one of your parents files for the other parent, then the kids might be able to immigrate OR the niece or nephew have another way(s) of immigrating. They could have a few options depending on the details.

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Re: sponsorship requirement

Good Morning:

Unfortunately, a person can only petition an immediate relative for their family based petition for a green card...someone who is a child, spouse, parent or sibling. There may be a way to adopt your niece and then sponsor her, provided she meets the age requirement and you qualify.

Alternatively, they may be able to get a green card through employment or investment, provided they meet specific requirements including among others, degree, background and/or experience.

If they want to come to the US on a TEMPORARY stay, there are many options for which they may qualify, including among others, a student visa, visitor visa and temporary employment visa.

To discuss your options further, kindly email me at [email protected], or refer to our contact information on our website at www.loretomedinalaw.com. We offer a FREE initial consultation and payment plans.

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