Q: Can I sponsor my grandmother for legal residency if parent is dead?
My grandmother in her 80s; she is retired and therefore not seeking employment nor full citizenship. Her son (my father) died before my mother and I immigrated to the US. My mother is now remarried. I am my grandmother's only direct relative with American citizenship.Can I sponsor her for legal residency?
A:
It is wonderful that you are interested in trying to sponsor your elderly grandmother. However, the grandparent / grandchild relationship unfortunately does not result in eligibility for family sponsored lawful permanent residence.
Perhaps your grandmother could benefit from another approach. For example, your grandmother may be eligible to enter the United States as a visitor for pleasure with a B-2 non-immigrant visa.
You would be well advised to consult with a licensed attorney who specializes in immigration and nationality law, for a full analysis of potential solutions that may benefit your grandmother. Best of luck to you both!
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