Q: Permanent resident with no income -- want to Sponsor Green Card for child
Good morning, I am a senior citizen living in USA. Six months ago I immigrated to US as permanent resident. I want to sponsor Green card for my daughter. I have no income(never worked/filed taxes in USA). Currently I am not working. I have a relative supporting me. Is it possible to file a I-130 petition for my daughter. If not, any suggestions, that enable me to sponsor my daughter.
A:
If your daughter is married, then as a lawful permanent resident, you cannot petition her. In addition, if you live long enough for the visa to be available, then you will need to prove that you can financially support your daughter at that time. If not, then someone must be willing to act as a joint sponsor.
There are some situations that may result in eventual disqualification when people actually appear at a consulate to process the visa.
If you can, you should Seek an appointment with an experienced attorney, among others, at a not for profit volunteer organization that is certified by the board of immigration appeals.
You may be able to locate such an office at the BIA website by searching the web. Good luck.
The above is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship.
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