A U.S. citizen has the right to file a petition for their parents to obtain U.S. permanent resident status. However, there are several conditions that need to be met in order for the petition to be successful:
- The U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years old.
- The U.S. citizen must reside in the United States.
- The U.S. citizen must have sufficient financial means to support their parents at a level no less than 125% of the federal poverty line.
- The U.S. citizen must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship.
- The U.S. citizen must prove their family relationship with the parents.
Special Considerations for Obtaining Permanent Residency for Parents
Each case may differ in terms of specific circumstances, but the most common challenges include:
- Establishing family ties in cases of adoption.
- Financial issues or problems with the U.S. citizen’s tax records.
- Legality of U.S. citizenship and the process of acquiring it.
- Legality of divorce (if one parent is divorced). Visa restrictions for parents.
- Providing false or misleading information in the past.