Pompano Beach, FL asked in Immigration Law for Florida

Q: Hi if i have a 10 years green card residence in the us can i do the residence process for mom and Dad please?

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Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Milwaukee, WI

A: No, you must be a naturalized U. S. citizen to petition your parents. In addition, your parents must be admissible and cannot bring their underage children as derivatives.

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Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Once you become a US citizen, you can sponsor Mom and Dad as your immediate relatives for their green cards.

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Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: No. You must be a United States citizen.

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