Q: Can my mom petition for me to get my green card (my visa expired)
I'm an 18 years old international student with a valid I20 but expired F1 visa; my mom is getting her green card in 3 months to become a permanent residents (she married a US citizen), will she be able to petition for me to get a green card then? and if she can, how long would it take for me to get the green card?
A: If your mother was married to her USC husband before you turned 18, her husband can file for you as well. If not, she would be able to file for you as a permanent resident, but you would have to maintain your status (valid I-20). Consider working with an attorney.
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