Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

A child must be 21 in order to sponsor a parent for immigration benefits. It is advisable to speak with an immigration attorney to discuss any inadmissibility issues.

A US citizen child must be 21 years of age or above in order to petition for his parents' residency in USA.

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I would need more information regarding your particular case before I could comment on it properly.

However, a US citizen can apply for their foreign born parents after the age of 21 years old.

Please note the fact that you will have to provide proof that you are working and paying income taxes. You will also have to prove that you can financially support them until they can provide for themselves.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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