Green Cards for Parents r

[drrao39]

We are the visitors to US for the past 25 yrs and have been visiting US on visitor visa B1/B2. My daughter who is a US citizen (based in CA state) would now like to sponsor us ( we parents 76 and 67 yrs ) while we are in the country, for Green cards. We would like to know whether there is any minimum period of stay in the country, before she can start processing for our Green Cards for AoS ( I-485). We hear different views from different people. Some say the stay should be minimum 3 months, before any one can sponsor and start the Green Card processing, while some others say there is no such rule which stipulates the minimum period for processing

Grateful, if some one could guide us on this, so that we can proceed accordingly without violation to the US Rules of law. If there is any such rule, I would be happy to get that web site link

Thank you in advance

DR Rao

[inadmissible]

No minimum period rule exists.

The concern is that you are not allowed to use your B visa to enter the country with the intention of immigrating. After all, you did tell the customs officer when you arrived that you planned to stay for a certain while. He examined your return ticket, and asked you about your itinerary. He certainly would not have admitted you into the United States if you had answered "my daughter is going to get me a green card, don't worry about my plans to return home!".

So did you lie to the CBP officer, or was this a result of a change in your plans? Maybe you didn't know about the possibility of getting green cards at that time, and your daughter only explained your options to you after you had already arrived.

These are the questions I expect them to ask you at a green card interview. They are very harsh towards people who they feel have lied to immigration officers in order to gain entry.

You will be fine as long as you can explain convincingly that your plans changed after you entered the country.

[drrao39]

Dear Sir,

Grateful for your quick response. Thank you so much for your valuable advice and guidance. I shall certainly keep in mind your tips to convince the immigration officer during Green card interview

[MaryH]

....as well as they may never, ask you about your intentions, but more so, Personal Information about your daughter and visa versa. Therefore, have all answers at the tip of your tongue. Good luck!!