To petition for your parents (mother or father) to live in the United States as Green Card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Green Card holders (permanent residents) may not petition to bring parents to live permanently in the United States.
What is the difference between a citizen and a permanent resident?
Citizenship is the highest individual status in the U.S. hierarchy. Lawful permanent residence is usually considered the necessary first step to achieving U.S. citizenship. A permanent resident can stay in the U.S. indefinitely, but he/she remains the lawful citizen of another country.
How to become a permanent resident of the United States?
Learn how to get a Green Card to become a permanent resident, check your green card case status, bring a foreign spouse to live in the U.S. and what documents you need when traveling back to the U.S. Also, find out how to enter or check your results for the Diversity Visa Lottery program.
What can I do if my parents are permanent residents?
If your parents are in the United States and have applied to adjust to permanent resident status by filing Form I-485, they are eligible to apply for employment and travel authorization while their case is pending.
Can a green card holder bring their parents to the US?
To petition for your parents (mother or father) to live in the United States as Green Card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Green Card holders (permanent residents) may not petition to bring parents to live permanently in the United States. Close All Open All
Can a parent get a passport if they are outside the US?
If your parents are now outside the United States, they will receive a passport stamp upon arrival in the United States. This stamp will prove that they are allowed to work in the United States until their Permanent Resident Card is received.
