I now have an ir2 visa, i was wondering how i can bring my child with me if ever i leave for the us this year?
Yak Rider is corrent, however, you don't mention how old you are at the moment which could make quite a difference in several aspect. For example, if you're under 18 when you arrive in the US, you'd be an American citizen once you get here, not a green card holder. You'd file for your child as an American citizen, and your child would also be a citizen once you file. If you're close to 21, you should consider waiting until after you turn 21, to allow yourself to be processed as an F1, adult daughter of a citizen. that would allow you to bring your child in as your beneficiary. however, you would need to check on when that petition was filed. depending on your nationality, you could find yourself waiting for some time for visas. On the other hand, if you process as an IR-2 and can't take your child with you as a derivative beneficiary, you should seriously consider applying for Humanitarian Parole through USCIS for the child. Since no visa would be currently available for the child and you are a minor, they may very well be willing to approve your child for Humanitarian Parole especially as you would able to file later to allow your child to become an immigrant or even a citizen after you arrive. Have your US parent check with USCIS to see how they can apply for their grandchild. Your parent should check into this as soon as possible to allow you both to go to the US together. Edit: well, as a Filipina, you would have quite a wait as an F1, some 13 years from the time the petition was filed. so, you have two choices, go without your child and file an F2a petition on arrival, or apply for Humanitarian Parole, no guarantee it would be approved, but that's the best possibility.
Has anyone got a tourist visa for Thai wife to come to US?
you have to show that your wife has a reason to return to thailand when here tourist visa is up. such things as a home, a job or such. no one here can give you a good answer because it's all in the hands of the visa people at the us consult office in bkk. you complete the application provide the documents also include a letter of supporting her while she is in the states and her return to thailand and make an appointment and they make a decision one way or another.
How can a green card holder petition his/her mother?
As a PR, one can’t petition for ones parents, only for ones spouse and unmarried children.This is all explained clearly, and in great detail, on the ONLY site you should be getting immigration advice from.Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) Helping Family Members to Immigrate
If kids are born in UK from non British parents, how do they get citizenship?
Just stay in the UK. If such a person remains in the UK for the first ten years of his or her life, and is not absent from the UK for more than 90 days during any of those years, then he or she is entitled to apply for registration as a British citizen.I see this answer has been collapsed by down votes. The answer is true, accurate, and is, without doubt, the easiest way for kids born in the UK from non-British parents to get UK citizenship. Before downvoting, read the reference, which is from the government of the UK. From that reference:“You lived in the UK until you were 10You can register to become a British citizen if you were born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 and neither of your parents was a British citizen or settled at that time.You must:be 10 or olderand have lived in the UK until you were 10 or olderYou must also normally have spent no more than 90 days outside the UK in each of the first 10 years of your life.If you spent more time than this outside the UK but there are special reasons for this, you’ll need to explain them on the form.Apply using form T. Read the guidance before you apply.”Register as a British citizenYou can find the form and guide here:Application to register as British citizen: form TI will, however, add Sue Ambrose’s caveat that “it is best to take advice from an immigration lawyer based on your own and the child’s/children’s circumstances.”
Can a 21 year old submit an I-864 form to sponsor a parent for green card while still a dependent of the other parent?
I do not have specific knowledge of US immigration law specifically, but I have some knowledge of other countries’ immigration rules, the UK’s and Australia’s in particular.In general terms, any country in which you want to sponsor someone for an immigration visa will require you to submit proof that you have sufficient income in order to afford to maintain them while they adjust to life in the new country and find accommodation, employment, and all the basics such as health insurance and so on.The fact that you are still a dependent of your other parent and have no source of income or significant savings to fulfill the financial requirements of the visa application, would pretty much disqualify you as a sponsor in your current situation.However, depending on your other parent’s country of origin, professional background and own financial standing, he/she may be able to apply on his/her own merits, citing the need and desire to resume a family relationship with you as a reason for wanting to resettle to the US.There may also be specific rules that allow some for some sort of limited visa that would allow your parent to join you in the US and work.You really need to consult an immigration lawyer on this and provide them with all the specifics so you can receive the best advice.I have taken the liberty to edit the question topics so that it will be exposed to people with more relevant qualifications than me, but you really need to seek professional advice. There may be a free immigration paralegal clinic in your area if you can’t afford to pay for legal advice.
I am a US citizen now. How long will it take for my parents to come to the USA with green cards?
Assuming that there are no problems with your parents’ backgrounds (no criminal offenses, contagious diseases, or involvement in matters related to national security), the process has, in recent years at least, typically taken somewhere between 10 and 20 months. However, the current turmoil over immigration within the Trump Administration has created a chaotic situation at USCIS and that has resulted in a dramatic slowing of virtually all immigration processing; thus, at this time it is quite impossible to offer a realistic prediction of how long one should expect to wait to have a petition for the immigration of an immediate relative processed. Given recent trends, two to three years is likely a reasonable estimate.
How hard is it to become a US Citizen?
Becoming a US citizen is certainly a process, but that doesn’t mean it’s unattainable. There are several moving parts that will influence the best strategy for each individual to obtain citizenship. Let’s break down the core ways that you can become a US citizen.Green CardIf you select the Green Card option, then there are basic requirement you must meet. You have to be at least 18 years old and had your Green Card for at least 5 years.Marry a U.S. CitizenTo qualify under this arrangement, your spouse must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 years and you must be a Green Card holder for at least 3 years. Additionally, you have to indicate that you have been living as a marital during this time.Spouse of U.S. Citizen Employed AbroadIf your spouse lives and works in the U.S., but you are employed abroad, you may be able to gain citizenship. There is not minimum time requirement you must meet as a Green Card holder, but you have to prove that you will immediately depart from your abroad location once naturalization occurs.Join the MilitaryCurrent military members or certain veterans may be eligible for citizenship due to their service to the country. There is a residency requirement for at least 30 months out of 5 years unless you were stationed abroad due to your military service.Automatic Citizenship Through BirthThe requirement are that both parents were U.S. citizens at the time of your birth and your parents were married at the time of birth, and at least one parent lived in the U.S., or its territories, or both, prior to your birth. If you were born after November 14, 1986, one parent must be a U.S. citizen at the time of birth and your parents were married at the time of birthLike you, many people feel incredibly overwhelmed by the citizenship process. It’s lengthy, tedious, and at times discouraging if you don’t have proper resources to guide you.I think my company can help. LawTrades has access to many highly skilled immigration attorneys that were educated at top universities and/or worked in reputable law firms, but now choose to work for themselves. Our company can connect you to these knowledgeably professionals so you have quality guidance throughout the citizenship process. Contact us for a free consultation and estimate.