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Is there a limitation that the parent has to be here for 60 days before applying green card? Thx
No such requirement. You can apply with the parent being (legally) present in the US, or with the parent being in his/her country of residence.
However... It is generally not a good idea - it is, in fact, a terrible idea - to enter the US on a temporary visa (say, tourist) and then start filing for permanent residency. In the fine print for temporary visas (or visa waiver paperwork) is verbiage that you're not entering for the purpose of immigration. If the USCIS gets a whiff of someone skirting that rule, they will quite likely deny permanent residency.
No such requirement. You can apply with the parent being (legally) present in the US, or with the parent being in his/her country of residence.
However... It is generally not a good idea - it is, in fact, a terrible idea - to enter the US on a temporary visa (say, tourist) and then start filing for permanent residency. In the fine print for temporary visas (or visa waiver paperwork) is verbiage that you're not entering for the purpose of immigration. If the USCIS gets a whiff of someone skirting that rule, they will quite likely deny permanent residency.
Right. But just more convenient for transferring their identity.
Green card holders are eligible to accumulate SS eligibility. There are buy in options. They are eligible for "Obama care".
You are contradicting your self with your statement of 40 quarters and five years for SSI benefits.
You are confused. They can’t claim anything attached to social security for 5 years like medicaid, food stamps, subsidized housing (?).
The time for US citizens to QUALIFY for social security retirement benefits is 10 years worth of credits.
Finishing the application process to get a green card is much easier in the US. Third-world countries like China, embassies there are usually run by local personnel and super inefficient. People submit their documents and get no replies.
Finishing the application process to get a green card is much easier in the US. Third-world countries like China, embassies there are usually run by local personnel and super inefficient. People submit their documents and get no replies.
Ah, I see. Admittedly anecdotal, but my experience was the opposite. The US overseas staff (Germany in my case (yes, I'm a Dane, long story)) were sharp, responsive and efficient. The US stateside personnel were the absolute worst. Not actually mean-spirited, just slow, uninterested, incompetent. It's not as if anyone is going to complain.
Ah, I see. Admittedly anecdotal, but my experience was the opposite. The US overseas staff (Germany in my case (yes, I'm a Dane, long story)) were sharp, responsive and efficient. The US stateside personnel were the absolute worst. Not actually mean-spirited, just slow, uninterested, incompetent. It's not as if anyone is going to complain.
It really depends on the country you're from I think. US embassy in China doesn't have a very good reputation.
No such requirement. You can apply with the parent being (legally) present in the US, or with the parent being in his/her country of residence.
However... It is generally not a good idea - it is, in fact, a terrible idea - to enter the US on a temporary visa (say, tourist) and then start filing for permanent residency. In the fine print for temporary visas (or visa waiver paperwork) is verbiage that you're not entering for the purpose of immigration. If the USCIS gets a whiff of someone skirting that rule, they will quite likely deny permanent residency.
This isn't true. You can apply for a parent who has overstayed their temporary visa. My husband did for his mother without issue. She didn't have to leave and we were easily able to adjust her status.
This isn't true. You can apply for a parent who has overstayed their temporary visa. My husband did for his mother without issue. She didn't have to leave and we were easily able to adjust her status.
Not saying it can't be done. Just as hundreds of US citizens marry a foreign-citizen in the US each year, then file for adjustment of status. But it's still a bad idea. Entering on a temporary visa with the intent to stay is a violation, and if there are any irregularities that puts the case under further scrutiny, the question is likely to come up - were you actually planning to stay when you crossed the border?
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