Chat on Getting A Green Card Through Family

Quick & Easy FAQ Style Recap
*

Question 1: Can you explain what a "preference" means? Does it always mean a lower preference person takes longer?

Carl Shusterman's Answer


Question 2: Which relatives are considered "immediate relatives" for immigration purpose?

Carl Shusterman's Answer

Question 3: If my parents got their green cards from the Visa Lottery, and I'm older than 21, can I have any way to apply and go to the USA to live with them? They already are living in the USA.

Carl Shusterman's Answer

Question 4:   Hello, I am a Canadian residing in California, my brother, also Canadian, recently got his green card.  Is it possible for me to pursue a green card through him? If so, how long can I expect it to take? Thanks.

Carl Shusterman's Answer  

Question 5: What is the process in applying through my family?

Carl Shusterman's Answer

Question 6: Regarding affidavit of support from spouse, is it better to have a spouse that is just scraping by listed, or can I add myself (been living in household for more than 6 months) which would put us ten times over the minimum required. And is it o.k. for my spouse to be temping instead of working full-time, and to list that on the affidavit?

Carl Shusterman's Answer

Question 7: If my daughter with a green card sponsors me, can I wait in the USA while the process is going along? Can I work? What if I enter the USA and just stay? What will happen to my application? Will I be denied and then be illegal?

Carl Shusterman's Answer

Question 8: Is a fiancée visa application faster than I-130?

Carl Shusterman's Answer  


Question 9: I'm married to an American. I filed - I-130 and I-485 25 months ago (Feb 98). My file is in San Jose. Is this type of wait common, or should I assume something is wrong with my file?

Carl Shusterman's Answer

Question 10: If my wife who is a green card holder files for my green card today, when will I be allowed to work and when will I get my green card?

Carl Shusterman's Answer

                                                click here for the actual transcript

Remember to follow-up with these popular and informative articles:

Shusterman Immigration Update - a comprehensive monthly e-publication

Intercultural Marriage & Family compiled by your immigration Guides at Born Abroad

Green Cards Through Family - from Shusterman.com

Daily Immigration Headlines at Born Abroad

Previous Articles

All Shusterman Chats


Grab an immigration chat buddy!

  See What's Going on in Our Forum: