Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Re: sponsoring a parent

In principle, your niece, once 21 years of age, could petition for her mother from abroad but would need to make certain financial tests to be able to sponsor her, which sometime make it more difficult in these cases. Also, her mother would have to be in legal immigration status to be able to adjust her status in the U.S.; otherwise she may have to depart the U.S. to apply for her visa in her home country.

More facts are needed to properly evaluate this case. If your niece wishes to be represented by an immigration attorney as a petitioner and sponsor in this matter, she should feel free to contact our offices.

The above reply is in the nature of general information, is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.