Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

i have a seventeen year old nephew who wants to visit here with a torrist visa, but i wanted to know if i could legally claim him for residency because he is a minor and i am a U.S. citizen, will i be able to do this and will he be able to go to high school and continue traveling to his country, what are the consequences if he does?


Asked on 12/14/09, 4:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

He can visit on a Visitor's visa. However, you can't "claim him as a minor for residency" and can't help him to obtain permanent residency (green card).

He can't attend public school in USA while here in a Visitor's visa.

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Answered on 12/19/09, 6:38 pm


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