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Q: I would like to know the process of obtaining green card for my mom who has been living in the U.S for most of her life

I would like to obtain a green card for my mom who is currently living in the US. I am 25 and married. My mother has been in the US for more than a little more than 26 years. I would like to know the process and the possibilities of getting her a green card.

Drew Elesh
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Drew Elesh
answered on Jan 24, 2020

Your mother may have entered the USA without inspection (ewi). If she did she will need a waiver.

To get the waiver approved she would need a qualifying relative such as USC spouse or LPR spouse or

Lawful permanent resident (LPR)/ U.S. citizen parent. So you would not be the...
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Q: Laid off on H1B, found multiple offers in 60 day grace period.

Hi,

I got laid off from employer A with last day being Nov 12.

I recently got an offer from a small consulting firm (Company B) that has filed my H1B transfer in regular processing and has asked me to join the client on 12/23. Today I got a full time offer from company C that MIGHT... View More

Drew Elesh
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Drew Elesh
answered on Dec 19, 2019

Company C can independently file for you for H1-B within the 60 days. That is not related to Company B.

It is certainly possible C is approved prior to B or that B is not approved .So you can have multiple petitions simultaneously .

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