After 10 years in the US and 5 as a green card holder, my mother and I are up for citizenship ceremony on July 27th, 2011. It was a long process but we're being sworn in on the same day in NYC. Now, my father has been in the US for about 20 years and his visa has been expired for about 15 of those 20 years. He has owned businesses, paid taxes, etc but does not hold a valid SS#, Green Card, Work Permit.. Anything. Now, as soon as I become a citizen, I would like to apply for his card as he is immediate family. Is there any way for me to find out how much his overstay fees will be? Would he need to leave the country and then come back seeing that his overstay is over 10 years [read somewhere that 10 years makes you auto ineligible]? What documents would I file besides affidavit of support/ medical paperwork? Thanks in advance.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Sponsoring Father
- Thread starter JustKimi
- Start date
After 10 years in the US and 5 as a green card holder, my mother and I are up for citizenship ceremony on July 27th, 2011. It was a long process but we're being sworn in on the same day in NYC. Now, my father has been in the US for about 20 years and his visa has been expired for about 15 of those 20 years. He has owned businesses, paid taxes, etc but does not hold a valid SS#, Green Card, Work Permit.. Anything. Now, as soon as I become a citizen, I would like to apply for his card as he is immediate family. Is there any way for me to find out how much his overstay fees will be? Would he need to leave the country and then come back seeing that his overstay is over 10 years [read somewhere that 10 years makes you auto ineligible]? What documents would I file besides affidavit of support/ medical paperwork? Thanks in advance.
Either you or your mother (if they are married) can file an I-130 for him.
There is no such thing as an "overstay fee". Since he has "unlawful presence" he MUST NOT DEPART the U.S. until AFTER getting a greencard.
YOU, provided that you are 21 or older, (or mom) file I-130 at the same that HE files the I-485 and I-765. Sens them all together in one really big envelope and please send it certified, return receipt requested. The I-130 petitioner MUST file an I-864 but can have a joint sponsor if needed.
Look for free or inexpensive legal help at: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/statspub/raroster.htm
Look at the avoidscams webpages at www.uscis.gov in order to avoid being taken advantage of.
Jackolantern
Registered Users (C)
How did your mother get a green card but not your father? Are they married to each other?
Depending on the reason for his lack of a green card, he may still be unable to get one through you.
Depending on the reason for his lack of a green card, he may still be unable to get one through you.