| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |  |
| 1. | Who may petition for their parents to live in the U.S. as lawful permanent resident? | | | |
| | Only U.S. citizens are eligible to petition for their parent(s) to live permanently in the U.S. A U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years of age to petition for a parent. Lawful permanent residents may not bring their parents to live permanently in the U.S. |
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I am a U.S. citizen. How do I petition for my mother? | | | | | |
If you are applying to bring your mother to live in the U.S., you must file the following with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: | | |  |
| | | • | Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (if you are filing for
both parents, you must file a separate petition for each parent) |  | | • |
A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother’s name | | | • |
If you were not born in the U.S., a copy of either | | | |
| Your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, or | | | Your U.S. passport |
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| | | Note: If you have been legally adopted, you may not petition for your birth parent. |
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