parents | Scott Legal, P.C.

Family Immigration Immigration

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.…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 10, 2021

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”…

Jenny ZhanDecember 9, 2020

Immigration

Do I need to pass an English language test to get a green card/U.S. citizenship? What about the civics test?

Applying for a green card You will not have to complete a language test at your green card interview. However, with your green card application (more specifically, with your I-944 form, you will have to submit evidence about your English…

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

Court Rules Son Born Abroad to Same Sex Couple is US Citizen

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled on Friday that a four year old boy conceived from sperm from an Israeli father and born in Canada using a surrogate mother was a US citizen. The boy’s…

Jenny ZhanOctober 13, 2020

Approvals

B-2 Extension approval for a Cohabitating Parent of a Temporary Worker

We just had an B-2 extension approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration services for a cohabitating parent of a temporary worker. Certain family members who are not eligible for dependent visas may be granted B-2 visas and subsequent B-2 extensions…

Jenny ZhanAugust 3, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

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…

Jenny ZhanJune 8, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

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

Jenny ZhanJune 8, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

Can my Family Members file a Green Card Application for Me? Can I get a Green Card through Family?

Yes. There are several ways family members can sponsor you for a green card. A United States Citizen, (“USC”) family member can petition for a beneficiary who is seeking a green card if the petitioning family member is a Spouse;…

Jenny ZhanJune 8, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

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.…

Jenny ZhanMay 27, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

What is derivation of citizenship? How can I derive citizenship through my parent(s)?

There are several ways to obtain U.S. citizenship. For example, you automatically obtain U.S. citizenship if you are born in the U.S. If case you are born outside the U.S. and one (or both) of your parents are U.S. when…

Jenny ZhanDecember 20, 2019

Family Immigration Immigration

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…

Jenny ZhanDecember 16, 2019

Family Immigration Immigration

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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 8, 2019

Family Immigration Immigration

If I was born abroad to a US citizen parent, does that make me a US citizen?

Acquisition of citizenship is the legal term given to children born to U.S. citizens abroad who automatically become U.S. citizens at birth. Simply being born to a U.S. citizen abroad is not enough—certain U.S. residency requirements of the U.S. parent…

IanScottJune 15, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I bring my Parents or Close Relatives with me to the US on my E-2 Visa?

The E-2 visa is a visa classification that permits a foreign national to live in the United States to develop and direct the operations of a business. Upon the approval of an E-2 application, an applicant’s spouse and children under…

IanScottMay 8, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I bring my Parents or Close Relatives with me to the US on my E-2 Visa?

IanScottMay 8, 2017

parents | Scott Legal, P.C.

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

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?

Do I need to pass an English language test to get a green card/U.S. citizenship? What about the civics test?

Court Rules Son Born Abroad to Same Sex Couple is US Citizen

B-2 Extension approval for a Cohabitating Parent of a Temporary Worker

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

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

Can my Family Members file a Green Card Application for Me? Can I get a Green Card through Family?

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?

What is derivation of citizenship? How can I derive citizenship through my parent(s)?

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?

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 I was born abroad to a US citizen parent, does that make me a US citizen?

Can I bring my Parents or Close Relatives with me to the US on my E-2 Visa?

Can I bring my Parents or Close Relatives with me to the US on my E-2 Visa?

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