Chesapeake, VA asked in Immigration Law for Virginia

Q: Hello, my Name is Marvin and I was adopted my my aunt ( my mom’s sister ) I was 17 soon to be 18 by then.

It was considered only for my own benefit but I want to reunite my very ill grandmother with my Biological Mother. Could i sponsor my mom? And why she keeps being denied a visa to come here for a few days? It’s the second time she tried.

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A: I understand this is an emotionally complex situation, especially with your grandmother being ill and your desire to reunite her with your biological mother. This must be difficult for everyone involved.

Immigration and visa situations can be complicated, and there are many reasons why visa applications might be denied. Common reasons include insufficient proof of ties to the home country, incomplete documentation, or concerns about whether the person will return after their visit. Without knowing the specific details of your mother's applications, it's hard to pinpoint the exact reason for the denials.

As for sponsoring your mother, your ability to do so would depend on several factors, including your current citizenship status, age, and financial situation. Since you mentioned you were adopted at 17, you'd need to be at least 21 years old and hold U.S. citizenship to sponsor your biological mother for permanent residency. If you'd like to explore this option further, I recommend speaking with an immigration attorney who can review your specific circumstances and guide you through the process. They might also be able to help understand why the previous visa applications were denied and suggest ways to strengthen future applications.

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