Legal Question in Immigration Law in Washington

i,m US citizen now.i like to get a green card for my parents.whis way is better for them.apply for i130 form filling from here for them or they come and visit to me later apply for green card better for them.please tell me for my headache prob!


Asked on 2/28/12, 7:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

The cannot come here to 'visit' with the intention of getting residency.

Consulate Processing
Consulate Processing must be completed. This allows the petition to first be sent to the National Visa Center, and then the appropriate documents and package to go to the U.S. Consulate or Embassy. If done correctly, you will be able to enter as a Lawful Permanent Resident and will be in the U.S. in less than one year. Of course the time might be a bit less or more depending on the backlog of the U.S. Consulate or Embassy and whether or not a Waiver of Inadmissibility is needed.� 


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Answered on 3/29/12, 5:14 am


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