Q: Me applying for a greencard will jeopardize my mom's greencard ?
My mom is a greencard holder but when she was applying for her visa back then, she forgot to mention the fact that she alr has a daughter. If i want to apply for a greencard and her as my sponsor, will it jeopardize her immigration status and her greencard might get revoked?
A:
It can, but more information is needed. It can also result in the approved visa petition being revoked by a consular official, among other requirements like DNA testing to verify the parent child relationship. This decision to omit a child is usually against her best interest 'unless' she withheld the information of a child from a current or former spouse. Sometimes, people omit a child as well as other facts that can create complications.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent, experienced, and ethically considerate attorney who will spend enough time to evaluate the situation and make reasonable recommendations to your mother. Perhaps, she needs to re-evaluate her priorities.
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers and Alexander Ivakhnenko agree with this answer
A: Yes. It is hard to "believe" that your mom would have "forgotten" to list a child on her application so it may be viewed as Fraud. If a permanent resident lied, omitted relevant information on their application, or committed any fraud to get a U.S. green card and this is discovered after the Green Card is issued, it may lead to loss of permanent residency. Your mom should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss her and your options. Best wishes!
A: A failure to disclose a material fact during an application for US permanent residency may produce a denial of immigration benefits. Also, an intentional omission to disclose any material fact will result in a permanent ban of immigration benefits. So, you may discuss your prospective legal strategy with a licensed immigration attorney further in details directly.
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