San Francisco, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: Does the green card holders need to live in U.S the entire time, in order to sponsor immidiate family?

My mom is a green card holder but she does not live in the U.S permanently. She is only here once every 6 months. Is she still able to sponsor her child who is unmarried and under 21year of age? Or she need to live in the U.S permanently in order for the case to be proceeded successfully.

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Tanvir Joshi
Tanvir Joshi
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Fresno, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Disclaimer: The following advice is for informational purposes only and should NOT be relied on as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed through these questions and answers. Check our website http://www.joshilawfirm.com to contact us and discuss your case in detail.

More facts are necessary regarding your mother's status and residency in the U.S. However, as long as your mom is still a permanent resident and her status has not been revoked, she may still be able to petition for her child.

You should consult an attorney to discuss your case in detail to find out if your mom can file a petition for her child.

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