Green Card for Parents of US Citizens | How to Sponsor your Parents (Must knows!)

GREEN CARD FOR PARENTS OF US CITIZENS // Everything you need to know about the green card process for parents - from the I-130 for parents to timelines, here’s how to go about filing your family based green card.
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[@maneeshamukhi]

How do you sponsor your parents for a green card? Everything you wanted to know about the green card process for parents in today's video. Let me know where you are in the process in the comments below.

[@yasinabdirahman8327]

Is anyway I can get u email or Gmail thanks

[@sharminecampbellbrown3679]

Will my son be able to put in a petition for His mother and for his sibling who is 12 yrs old? He is 28 and a citizen of the USA.

[@maneeshamukhi]

@@sharminecampbellbrown3679 Yes he can sponsor his sibling but it takes a very long time to sponsor a sibling (it can take 10+ years). It might be faster for you to get your green card through your son and then you can sponsor your 12 yr old son as a green card holder. I would ask an attorney but I think that way might be faster (it would still take years )

[@aalok78]

Hi can I sponsor my mom, who is out of the country? Is there any additional form besides i130 required?

[@Shobyw]

My daughter a US citizen has applied for our immigration visa over 1 and half years back but due to the Covid situation the process is very slow. Hoping that with the new President things will move fast. Thanks

[@BlueInk1287]

Hopefully next year I can get these for my parents I'm tired of seeing them coming home with injuries from work.

[@weirdo1509]

Same here, good luck!!

[@miguelperez54877]

I'm also a us citizen but both of my parents are undocumented 😢 Idk what to do my parents never committed crimes, fraud or anything that breaks the law someone help.

[@ProfeFut]

@@miguelperez54877 you can sponsor them when you are 21 and unmarried citizen

[@miguelperez54877]

@@ProfeFut im 23 years old now and I just have to start doing it

[@nailsbyozzie961]

@@ProfeFut I thought marriage has nothing to do w it

[@Psychotechmusichead]

Just shared to my Facebook page! I’ve watched so much of your videos and you’ve taught me so much about my passport and what to do! I’ve helped like 8 people get their passport!

[@maneeshamukhi]

I am so happy to hear that! Glad you were able to others get their passport!

[@Soletaker614]

Please help

[@billydelacruz2826]

Thanks. So much info. I filled for my wife myself. Filled to renew my green card. Filled to become a citizen, and now filleing for my mom. We dont have any crazy situation going on so is fairly easy

[@ArelyCaz93]

Coool you saved so much money and headache from dealing with a lazy lawyer like i did😅. I want to hekp my husband file for my mother in law i hope its easy🙏

[@33skrapyard]

If you don’t mind I ask, how was the process like filling for your mother to come to U.S. & did you hire a lawyer or not? Please give me a response, thank you.

[@shayyambip2342]

my parents just got their Workers permit should receive their ss in about a week. I am also turning 18 next month so hopefully in about 3 years or less they can become citizens!

[@lizlizette]

THANK GOD BOTH OF MY PARENTS ARE U.S CITIZENS!!! 😊🥰🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@hhhhoooojdjd]

I wish my parents just could get a tourist visa to visit. Instead I need to do so much paperwork, time, pay so much money and at the end they will have to stay for over 6 months otherwise they loose it.

[@enriquezassistant4766]

Thank you! I have been watching videos for the process to do the petition for my mother and this is the best!

[@efaea]

Very informative video. My question is, what if the parents are financially independent themselves and have enough savings to show that they can look after themselves and their child sponsor is still in school? I am talking of over $150K as savings.

[@AnilKumar-xl2te]

This is great information and help. Thank you 🙏

[@maneeshamukhi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samrawitmamo4739]

This video was super helpful! Can you please make another one for a sibling, specifically, for a half-sibling? thank you so much!

[@maneeshamukhi]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, I'll be making videos for other family members soon. With siblings, the wait is very long if they are currently outside the U.S. It can take 10+ years to sponsor a sibling...but if you sponsor a parent and they (or one of them) get their green card, then they can sponsor an adult child if he/she is unmarried. That might be faster (depends on what country your sibling is born in)

[@yya6264]

Do your parents 1st. When they are here they can do the process for their kids. I know because my cousin did it for her parents. My grandpa did for his daughter and son in law. When my aunt and uncle came they later did it for their kids only 2 because 2 is married.

[@virenvyas-m4n]

*parents previous over stays can be waived if no any other criminal case registered*

[@kinkeynaturalley]

Very detailed video. I appreciate your feedback and step by step on that process. One question though what if the embassy is closed?

[@d-diversity3760]

Great video! Thank you for your help and dedication. I wonder In what language the parent can pass the green card interview at the embassy?

[@KeepinupwithDiana]

Thank you 🥰can’t wait to start my mom process

[@shaahwithshire2469]

Thank you very much for making this informative video. Will the processing time change if I want to petition for my siblings who’re under the age of 21? Or will they’ve the same processing time as others over the age of 21? Again, thank you very much for your clarifying videos.

[@mainulh]

Thanks Maneesha for sharing this. Quite Helpful!

[@SNUGGLYKNITDESIGNS]

Watching this video in 2024, this is so helpful.

[@John-dp3qq]

I hope my medical and interview is coming this year!

[@greatvalue5566]

Are you the sponsor for your parents?

[@leib1158]

Hi Maneesha! Thank you for the informative video. I have been looking into the process of sponsoring a parent to the US and it is a lot, but your video is a great resource to help us understand it better. Would you recommend hiring an attorney for someone who knows very little about law stuff? I am looking into sponsoring my mom who is a Lao citizen to come to Hawaii where I currently live. Would I need to hire an attorney based in Hawaii or can they be based in any state? (Since attorneys are very expensive here). Thank you for making such a great video!💕🙏

[@Dvp-tu6fe]

forward to 2020 talking to a immigration attorney said to help me fill out my mother's paperwork said the cost would be 5k ... so i am doing it myself

[@meelauramee]

So you are saying that the person you want to fill for is not counted as a household in the affidavit of support? Thanks for all the information provided 🙌

[@zoomlife6149]

Thank you for you video, very helpful. If a parent is in the process of green card application, can they still travel to the U.S. and if so what form do I need to fill out?

[@HaHaDK]

What if when child and parents live outside of US, parents are not citizen, only the child is a citizen of 21 years of age?

[@maxcruz8801]

Excellent video. It's very encouraging! Thank you.

[@SuperRampee]

Thanks Maneesha for the informative video. Found it very useful.👌

[@vikasdabeer]

Can you please make a similar video on spousal green card? Thank you

[@maneeshamukhi]

Yes, I am planning to soon! The process is very similar, but I will make a separate video for it.

[@Solidsnake999]

I’m a US citizen how do I get my parents a tourist Visa?

[@joshualara4350]

Hello, awesome info, I'll appreciated. My question is: Should I be with my parents at the time of the interview to receive their visa? Thank you for the information.

[@magdalenaraiz7185]

If they are 75 y.o. and above u can be with them during the interview.

[@vembuns]

I really appreciate the video making most of the things clear. Me and my wife are parents (76 yrs nd 68 yrs) of three kids who are settled in USA. As they are pressing us to apply for Green Card, I will be happy if anyone can give their suggestion/advice on Two Specific things. (1) Is it better to apply while bein India or when visiting USA? (2) From Medical point of view, is it better to Apply from California ( Where my Daughter and second son are there) OR from Texas, where my eldest son is there?

[@vilopez4182]

I got a quote with my attorney to sponsor my parent and their fees was $4k ( one parent ) i live in Atlanta, GA

[@ceuser3555]

Very informative video. Better than reading it in text.

[@mariodiiaz9425]

My parents entered the US illegaly at least 4 times, I'm a US citizen, can I still get them to the US, or will they have to go through a 10 year bar?

[@lizlizette]

If they weren't inspected at the border unfortunately it would be much harder

[@johnhenera1657]

What if the Petitioner doesn't meet the required income? Can he/she use a joint sponsor?

[@MagicPiano100]

Thank you. Could you tell me what constitutes 'filing' for immigration purposes? If you send a form, is it filed when you put it in the mail, when it is delivered, or when it is processed and accepted? Thanks!

[@maiwurld2578]

You will received a notification from them

[@josec8896]

Want to file such form for my mom who lives abroad, was wondering what will happen to her small children who is 3. Do I have to file another I-130 for him, since he is my sibling it will take longer than my mom. So is there a way I can bring both of them at the same time?

[@hectormartinez4466]

Hey, I am thinking of sponsoring my parents when I am able to, meanwhile do you think It‘d be a good Idea to go to Mexico since I know the the penalty would be x amount of years?

[@yya6264]

You need to read up on Mexico about visiting, permanent residency, etc. I ain’t going to lied to you green card for your parents is expensive. There is a lot of fees and different forms. Cost just keep going up.

[@LearnEnglishInMinute]

My mother is on b2 visa in USA can i change her status on a green card.this is her second visit.

[@tokes9098]

What about Parole in Place By Military service

[@rosariodelossantos3913]

Hello thanks for a good advice, I'm a parent of u. s citezen, hoping that my interview will schedule, soon because I've already two times in medical then it will due again this coming November. Im hoping to finished my visa interview soon. Thanks a lot

[@smiqbal965]

If with parents have a child under 18 what will be happen with this child? His brother can file for him with parents and how long it will take

[@siavashmousavizadeh8404]

Hello. Thanks for the video. I have a few questions for you and need guidance. So I have applied for my mom and just received the NVC welcome email. My question is that since there’s a immigration ban in place at least until March 31, 2021 and probably the next administration will extend it, how is it possible to apply for a Visa? Will a Visa be issued by any embassy at this time? Also it is very difficult to travel due to the pandemic. My mom is in Iran and as you know, there is not a US Embassy in Iran and she has to go to Abu Dhabi in Emirates. There’s also travel visas to Emirates for Iranians at this time and a travel halt in place. Could you please advise how to move forward with the application. Should I wait to see what happens with the Immigration ban?

[@manuelkannampally4819]

Very informative, clear and elaborate briefing about the procedure. Appreciated. I am a parent of US citizen. I 130 (Consular Processing ) filed for me in December 2020. Service Center Texas. I worked in the Military as Store Control Clerk from 1962 to 1967 ( 5 years ) and got discharged from service due to a minor disability which makes unfit for continued service Military but OK for civil service. There is a question in the immigration application form whether you served in Military Service or not?. Is there any preference for personnel served in Military ?. Your valued expert opinion please

[@aminahrazzack6865]

Hey! Have you got your gc already?

[@LeonardoM21]

Great video. What about step siblings? Can they be included in the application along with the step parent?

[@rjkbuny]

You can apply, but siblings rn't "immediate relatives" so it'll be many years. So technically not "included" in the same app.

[@lucerozalabowski3813]

I’m adopted and want to help my biological mother get her green card to come and visit. My birth certificate has long been changed, what would I need to provide for “proof” ??

[@nazimriyad8326]

My father is a citizen of the US What are the processes for my family to move to the US after my father dies

[@diwantahir327]

Your videos are great and very informative. Because of your videos I am applying for my mother on my own instead of going to a lawyer. I have already filed I-130 and I am working on I-485 and I-864 package. My question is do I need to file forms I-765 and I-131 when my mother do not plan to work in future and her visit visa is expiring before her plans to travel?

[@synergycub4214]

How to show child’s financial capacity for filing Parents’ green card?

[@venkateswarlumandadi2107]

Thank you for your information about green card for parents

[@carmenamaya7451]

I'm petitioning my mom, but i don't know my dad address amd i don't talk to him. What do i do whete 2do parent info address says. Please help ! Thanks

[@laninakao3364]

I was a greencard holder before but was out of status for 20+ years.my son is an American citizen and residing in the US now.is there a certain form for my case where my son can fill out to petition me?

[@Neukids]

Excellent, What if any are the travel restrictions once one files for GC for parents.

[@CellularMolecularBiology]

Thanks a lot 👍 I just want to know that can i do the process for my parents while i am outside the USA?

[@g.g.andrea8119]

Mom is 72 years old, green card holder... Can she move back to Mexico to live or spend most of her time down there without losing her green card?

[@gucyilmazyilmaz1239]

I want apply for parents and 14 years old brother What form do I need for 14 years old brother

[@mikedls1968]

Hi, I just have an inquiry. Here is the story. A non immigrant gave birth in the US and she declared herself as a natural born on the birth certificate of the child . Will it affect the citizenship of the child? Now the child is over 21 years old and more than capable of petitioning the other parent (Father) who is not a US citizen. Will she have an Issue?

[@LoveLove-vi2lf]

If you missed something on your 1-130 what happened I MISSED Right before you sign it says I can read and I can understand English I have read every question on this petition in my answer to every question you are supposed to mark this before you sign it I only sign it I forgot to mark it

[@shaanx9519]

@Maneesha Mukhi. Thank you for the great tips. Really helpful. I have a quick question. When I filled the i-130 I was living in new York. The Nvc approved my case. However, I have now relocated to another state. What should in do?

[@LoveLove-vi2lf]

I have a pending 1-30 For my husband When I do the affidavit form in the last couple months I have received full stamps do I still qualify when I do the affidavit form

[@melidabermeo3985]

Hi, I do not make enough money the year I filled the application for my parents. During the interview in my country they told my parents that I need an extra sponsor. But what will be the responsibility of a sponsor . I do not have family in the US , so I need to ask to a friend and I would like to explain what a sponsor do and the rules o law work in this case. Thank you.

[@Shereka-Vicky]

Thank you for explaining this so very well.

[@yuritzy2115]

My father was deported to Mexico in 2009 for possession of coke. He has done his 10 years already. Is it still possible for me to help him get his green card?

[@venkateswarlumandadi2107]

How much time taking to get green card after biometric

[@saurabhsharma9737]

Thank you, Maneesha!

[@teddyethio2490]

Great job good presentation👍

[@kalash208]

Asking for someone - As a usa born citizen Can I apply for green card for my adoptive parents (adoption was done when i was age 19 outside of usa) ?

[@ramon4789592]

Quick question: If the beneficiary had a social security when he went to school in an American university thru government exchange program (more than 40 years ago), he went back home and now , as the beneficiary in an I-130 parent petitions does he have to provide this old social security number in both I-130 and /or I-485?

[@zayabud7836]

Does the income have to be the net income or the adjusted gross income?

[@glavlogs5640]

Question. Me and my sibling were legally adopted by our grandparents after our father passed away. My sister now is in the US and will be a citizen a yr fr now. Can she be able to petition our biological mother? Both our grandparents US citizens and passed away as well.

[@mtbmtb-f2l]

Thank you for the content . Helped me a lot. Hoping you or someone in the comments can help with my confusion. Does the NVC welcome letter have to be a physical letter ? I received an email from them with case number etc. So, do I still need a physical letter? During any of the followup processes will NVC or consulate/embassy ask to see a physical copy of the letter? Should I ask NVC to send me a physical copy?

[@olgalozano4564]

Can I get a co-signer if I don’t meet the criteria for financial

[@lyrikalinyoswiminpoo]

I am a 41 year old in the US with EAD status.. I’ve been in the country for 25 years straight.. My US born son turns 21 in 2026. Would he be able to petition for me to have my status upgraded to Green card?

[@chfaisalaltaf8062]

Hi !!! Excellent videos!!! Just one question ? What if my child a Us citizen is also here living with us in our home country and has just about to reached the age 21 !!! Can the child still sponsor while living abroad in our home country !! It’s a bit different situation and if you can please assist on how do we go about applying in our case .. the child will be 21 years old in coming December and all the other sibling all are under 18 can they also be sponsored !!! Looking forward to a reply !!! Bless you !

[@studiomridge2491]

Can an overseas U.S. citizen sponsor family members for U.S. green cards (U.S. lawful permanent residence) allowing them all to move to the U.S., together or apart? It's possible, but it won't be straightforward.

[@commercialcookery1365]

Well do a child who has green card need to file a separate form for naturalization or only mom and dad can fill the form and child gets automatically when mom and dad are naturalized .Confused...…. Pls answer about family application as well.. THANKS

[@orvilatkinson2569]

Can you start the process, while in the process of becoming a citizen? Like file the form while I am in the process.

[@jadencresser]

def getting the attorney, is that assets part necessary? do stocks count

[@OscarSalinas-lc3in]

Hello Maneesha, This video is very well detailed so thank you for that. I do have one question for you. Is the immigrant visa application step necessary if the parent already has a valid B1/B2 Visa? Thank you

[@crazypethouse]

I like your video! I don't know what I-130 is for? My mom is here and I'm sponser her. Does she need to apply I-130 too?

[@HavanSurat]

Very informative. My child is a US Citizen currently 10 year old and we live in Canada. Can he sponsor me and my wife as parents for green card or does he has to turn 18?

[@maryamajmal2703]

Make a video on siblings unmarried under 21 plz

[@erikaquintero3434]

Great video !!! I'm a USA citizen and I'm planning to sponsor my parents. Does their birth certificate and marriage certificate need to be translated to English ???

[@sylwiaprendable9068]

I have the same question!

[@feribahakimi7387]

It has to be translated in English

[@julioaguirre6976]

I came to the USA with a B-2 visa about 40 yrs ago. I started the process to become a legal resident but I didn’t finish the process.got my SS#,been working with it for about 30+ yrs but when summited my paperwork I send my original passport I requested the document but no luck, my question with the information that I got from myFOIA will help me to verify that I came legally to the USA?? Thanks and keep the good work

[@SkyGrowFarm]

Very helpful and Crystal Clear content

[@alienvolt7741]

would it be an ok idea to hire an immigration attorney from the parents home country to guide the process or should it be one in the US?

Great video! Question, what if my parent is outside the U.S and already has am up to date tourist visa? Does she still have to go through all the U.S embassy and USCIS doctor process?

[@yya6264]

Yes because tourism or visitor visa is different from this green card process. You need to apply and paid fees. This green card they get is permanent to live, work, etc. in the US. If you have parents or siblings and can show proof about relationship then it is a good thing to do if they really want to come lived in the US. They auto get a green card can start looking for job.

[@adnanalghail689]

Thank you for your video, is there any visa fees in the consulate or it is already paid on the IV fees when the application at the NVC center.

[@AshleyJohn-pq9kk]

@Maneesha Mukhi - Can you come up with a video on how to sponsor siblings? and during the entire process which could be around 10 years and more, are they allowed to visit US on their Travel Visa? if their travel visa expires in between their Green Card process? will they be allowed to apply for a new/renewal of travel visa and then visit US while their Green Card processing is going on?

[@todolopuedoencristoquemefo5382]

Mi hija me sometió hace 1 año la i30 ya estoy en nvc pero estoy esperando respuesta de mi abogado

[@studiocreationss7509]

Great info, i would like to ask parents marriage certificate needed for the process ???

[@islanderoceanside2685]

info is welcome. very clear

[@mirai423]

I'm an US citizen living in Turkey. I was born in the USA but I never lived there and none of my family members are US citizens. I'm a 21 year old student who lives with parents so I don't have any income. Is there a possibility for me to provide them a green card?

[@tashamcdonald9843]

Yes you just need to find someone to sponsor them

[@nyny4689]

Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Could you please help me just to understand one thing. I am trying to fill out the for both my parents, to bring them to United States. I am a little confused from where to start this application. Can I submit both application from my own USCIS account, or do I need to open two new USCIS accounts for each of them?

[@lhorabrownvitalicio9907]

2:19 So if I'm petitioning my mom, no extra document needed?

[@LS-vc9uq]

So an Overstay is not a problem ?

[@alessab.9395]

Hi thank u for this video. I have a question. Im a Us citizen and already filed an i130 form for my mom. I ddnt know i can cuncurrently file together with i 485 AOS since shes already here as tourist. She already overstayed. shes supposed to go home last month(6 month stay). My question is can i still file or can she still file i485 while i130 is pending?

[@diane9497]

So can you sponsor a parent if your parents were never married?

[@AkbZaidi110]

Thank you for such a helpful My parents visiting me on B1/B2 visa, do i have to file i130 or i485?. Thank you

[@edgarramirez4936]

Should I hire an attorney if my mother gave birth in the U.S but didn’t pay for healthcare bills? it was covered with medicaid

[@lylan8737]

What if i’m a US citizen and i wana invite my parents for visit nor sponsor them just invite them for visit? is it same form DS-160? Please let me know ?

[@AmberQureshi-vi2bd]

Hi dear plz plz guide me in my mom case including her we are 4 family members sponsor is showing above poverty guidelines but do you suggest if yes than how can we show our other assets or bank statements to show the remaining amount for 4 members ?