Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

Hi, in 2002 i petitioned for my 6 sisters using the I130 form but i just received a letter that it has been denied because i have been adopted and i have 30 days (now less) to appeal these petitions. My adoptive mother passed away in 2007 is there a way i can petition for my biological mother, brothers/sisters showing proof of the death of my adoptive mother? Will it be a waste of time for me to even try to appeal these denied petitions? IF i can appeal them, what would be my reason behind appealing this since I have been adopted (in which i received my residency through this adoption and became a citizen) HELP PLEASE!


Asked on 11/10/09, 11:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

The fact of your adoption while you were under 16 severed all legal relationship with your biological relatives. You cannot petition for your biological mother or sisters. Under the US immigration law, they are not eligible for immigration benefits.

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Answered on 11/15/09, 11:51 pm


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