re: visa waiver country and sponsoring

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ysolong

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JoeF and others,

How can a U.S. citizen sponsor a parent from within the U.S. if the parent entered the U.S. on a visa waiver (i.e. from a European country that does not require a visa for entering the U.S.)

Is there a way to that change status? In other words, how do you sponsor your parents from inside of the U.S. if they don't require a visa to come here?

The green visa waiver states on the back that one can not change to another type of visa while in the U.S.

Is consular processing the only option?


Please comment. Thanks






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So, it is consular processing.

I suppose people change their mind sometimes. I like it here. I'd like to stay with my children............

The proper procedure would be to go back to process it overseas.

How long does it take to have an immigrant petition approved (parents of a U.S. citizen) at the consulate in London, UK?

I remember, my spouse, a Canadian citizen, was a able to simply change the status from within the U.S.

Anyways, thanks

ysolong
 
This information is very helpful.

JoeF, you wouldn't know what benefits await a retired (65 years of age or older) immigrant in the U.S.

In Europe, immigrants reap some really nice benefits (i.e. health, social security benifits and other stuff).

How about this land of ours? I heard that the U.S. is not so generous in distributing benefits. Truth or myth?

p.s. I suppose "genrous" is relative.


ysolong
 
Originally posted by ysolong
Got it!

Well, how about medical, you know the medical coverage for
people 65 +?
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I think you mean medicare. It is for the disabled or over 65 year old citizens or permanent residents who contributed to medicare taxes (1.45% x 2 = 2.9%) during their working life in USA for at least 40 quarters.
If you have never worked in USA, you may be able to buy into medicare (it costs ~ $300-400 pm) after you become a citizen.
 
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