Citizen child applying for mother (overstayed B-2 visa / expired I-94)

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kennypride

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I just became a US citizen and want to petition permanent residency for my mother who overstayed B-2 visa for over 10 years (expired I-94). She has never left US and been paying taxes.

Would there be any issues because she's here now illegally?
Is there a fine she'll need to pay?
How long does the GC process take for this case?
Anyone had/have similar case as mine?

Thanks all in advance!
 
kennypride said:
Would there be any issues because she's here now illegally?
Is there a fine she'll need to pay?
How long does the GC process take for this case?
Anyone had/have similar case as mine?

Thanks all in advance!
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Contact an Immigration Attorney whenever there are 'out of status' or 'being here in the U.S illegally' cases.

Don't think there is a fine to pay. Look thro' the message board for timelines.
 
baraider said:
How did she pay taxes when she got no SSN and can't work?
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To pay taxes you don’t need SSN. Anyone can pay taxes by using TIN. I don’t know how she had income. But anyone can pay taxes for any source of income like winning lottery, income from saving account, stocks etc…
 
No penalty/fine is required. The process is straight-forward; she just MUST NOT LEAVE THE US UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNTIL THE GC IS APPROVED.

A lawyer is not required.
 
Immediate category, no overstaying penalty for GC. Well, this is why some countries never get B2 visa for single moms/poor parents etc.

Is there a penalty for USC's immediate relative ( Mother) for illegal entry into USA?
 
Triple Citizen said:
One cannot AOS, even if immediate relative, if one did not enter the country through lawful admission.
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Thank Goodness!!!

The last thing I want to see on TV is running moms trying to enter into US from mexican borders and cowboys on horses running after them with guns in hand. :-)
 
Vishnu Mahadev said:
Immediate category, no overstaying penalty for GC. Well, this is why some countries never get B2 visa for single moms/poor parents etc.

Is there a penalty for USC's immediate relative ( Mother) for illegal entry into USA?
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A father of a friend of mine (legally entered US) for some reason received a deportation letter before his citizen daughter applied permanent residency. He had to pay about $1000 fine and still was able to receive a GC in 6 month.

I don't know what happens to an immediate relative of a citizen who entered US illegally. Anyone know an answer to this?

Anywho, I guess I don't need a lawyer since my mother entered US legally (B2 visa). Every process should be smooth all the way!

Thanks all of you for answering! This forum ROCKS!
 
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