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I was born abroad and then adopted. Now I am a U.S. citizen. Can I sponsor my biological parent for a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I was born abroad and then adopted. Now I am a U.S. citizen. Can I sponsor my biological parent for a green card?

No. The Immigration and Nationality Act explicitly states that the biological parent and any prior adoptive parent of a U.S. citizen receives no rights, privileges, or status for immigration purposes as a result of that parental relationship. Background  The U.S.…
February 10, 2021
I was born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomatic officer. Do I get U.S. citizenship at birth? If not, how can I become a U.S. citizen? Immigration

I was born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomatic officer. Do I get U.S. citizenship at birth? If not, how can I become a U.S. citizen?

In short, no -- a child born in the United States to a foreign diplomatic officer does not receive U.S. citizenship at birth. However, many employees of foreign governments -- including consular officials -- are not considered “foreign diplomatic officers”…
December 9, 2020
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How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Consular Processing Family ImmigrationImmigration

How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Consular Processing

All family based green card processes start with an initial petition identified as the I-130 filed with USCIS. This Petition is filed with the required filing fee and evidence proving the relationship between the Petitioner and the Beneficiary. Evidence of…
June 8, 2020
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How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Adjustment of Status Family ImmigrationImmigration

How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Adjustment of Status

All family based green card processes start with an initial petition identified as the I-130 filed with USCIS. This Petition is filed with the required filing fee and evidence proving the relationship between the Petitioner and the Beneficiary. Evidence of…
June 8, 2020
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My parents sponsored me for a green card. I got my green card but my parents then abandoned their green cards. Is my green card still valid? Can I still apply for citizenship? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My parents sponsored me for a green card. I got my green card but my parents then abandoned their green cards. Is my green card still valid? Can I still apply for citizenship?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your parents sponsored you for a green card under the F2A category (children of green card holders). You got your green card but after you got your green card, your parents abandoned their green cards.…
May 27, 2020
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I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship?

If you are a U.S. citizen and you want to sponsor your parents for a Green Card, you will need to submit evidence demonstrating the parental relationship. I was born in wedlock and I want to sponsor my parents for…
December 16, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you can sponsor: your immediate relatives and relatives you can sponsor through family preference categories. The benefit…
October 8, 2019
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