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Hi everyone,
I’d appreciate your help in understanding some U.S. immigration options for my family. I have a few questions regarding DV Lottery, EB-5, and EB-2, especially related to cross-chargeability.
Any insight or personal experience would be a huge help. Thank you all so much!
Warm regards,
I’d appreciate your help in understanding some U.S. immigration options for my family. I have a few questions regarding DV Lottery, EB-5, and EB-2, especially related to cross-chargeability.
Background:
- My father was born in Myanmar (Burma) in 1953, but has been an Indian citizen for decades.
- He had heart surgery, but is stable and living in India.
- My parents were married in 1980.
- I am 30 years old, unmarried, and born in India.
My Questions:
- DV Lottery for Father:
Is my father eligible for the DV lottery because he was born in Myanmar, even though he's an Indian citizen? - EB-5 Option:
If we do a joint family investment (father + son), can he apply under EB-5, or does each applicant need their own $800k+ investment? - Health & Age Factor:
Would my father's age (72) or past heart surgery negatively impact his chances in either DV or EB-5? - Cross-Chargeability (Main Question):
Can I (his son) use cross-chargeability to Myanmar for EB-2 or EB-5 or any other family-based category, even though I was born in India? - If Father Gets Green Card (DV/EB):
- If my father becomes a green card holder, and files I-130 for me, what’s the current wait time for F2B from India?
- During that time, can I enter or stay in the U.S. on another visa?
Any insight or personal experience would be a huge help. Thank you all so much!
Warm regards,