Q: I have a friend (a citizen of the Dominican Republic). I would like to bring her to Grass Valley to care for me.
I am 73 years. old. She would cook, clean, do property maintenance, and look after my health concerns. I am quite capable of meeting all of her financial needs. Is there a simple way to get her into the U.S. from the Dominican Republic?
A:
Bringing a foreign national to the United States for work as a domestic worker typically requires an employer-sponsored visa. In this case, you would need to sponsor your friend for a domestic worker visa, which involves a complex process that includes filing a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and obtaining approval. Additionally, your friend would need to meet certain eligibility requirements, such as having a valid passport and passing a background check.
It is recommended that you consult with an immigration attorney to determine the best path forward and to guide you through the process of sponsoring your friend for a domestic worker visa. The attorney can also provide advice on any potential legal or financial obligations you may have as an employer of a foreign national.
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