GC for my Daughter - ASAP

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bhrzgnc

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I am US citizen and I want to bring my 18 year old unmarried daughter to USA. She is currently in Turkey. Because of her bad living circumstances, I want to bring her as soon as possible.

Does anyone know approximately how long it takes if I apply a green card while she is outside of the United states?

Should I bring her with tourist or student visa to USA and than apply for a green card?

Which way would be faster?
 
It takes like 6 months. I'd do it RIGHT NOW without any waiting. As for bringing her here it's a topic, which everyone has different opinion on. First of all, there is a really good chance she will NOT get a visa, because of you. Second, those visas are non-immigrant, so if she come and apply for AoS, the IO may not like it (like she came with the intention to immigrate and all). Well, I know I'm pretty messy in explanations, but I personally think it's better to apply for CP (which is also faster from what I've heard).
 
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Some people say, if I apply green card for my daughter while she is outside of USA, it may take seven years. 2002 application is in the precess now. But I believe this waiting period not applicable for me because my daughter is under 21, unmarried and I am a US citizen.
What do you think??? I am very confused.
 
bhrzgnc said:
Kitten Kat
What is CP?
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Consular processing. You file form I-130, and on the form you request the preferred consular location. Shortly after I-130 approval (6-12 months) your daughter will interview for the green card at the consulate.

And you are correct that the multi-year queue is not applicable to you, because you are a US citizen and she is still under 21 and single.
 
bhrzgnc said:
Some people say, if I apply green card for my daughter while she is outside of USA, it may take seven years. 2002 application is in the precess now. But I believe this waiting period not applicable for me because my daughter is under 21, unmarried and I am a US citizen.
What do you think??? I am very confused.
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You are good. You can apply right now, and these days CIS seems to be really fast in doing things, so I'd be expecting 4-6 months to complete her application and come here.
 
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