How long does it take for a US citizen parent to sponsor a child?

For immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents) of U.S. citizens, there is an unlimited number of immigrant visas and approval can be obtained in approximately 5 to 9 months. There is a short wait because there is no visa limit for the immediate relative category.

Can a petitioner cancel a green card?

If the Petitioner Wishes to Cancel the Green Card After USCIS Has Issued It. By this time, the immigrant is considered to have acquired U.S. status in his or her own name, and a petitioner would most likely have to allege fraud to have that status revoked (taken away).

How long does a person need to live in the US as a permanent resident before applying for citizenship?

five years
The most common path to U.S. citizenship through naturalization is being a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for at least five years.

Can a permanent resident petition their child?

Permanent Resident Petition for Child Lawful permanent residents can only file Form I-130 for an unmarried son or daughter (any age). Immigration law assigns these relationships to the family preference categories. There is no visa category for married children, sons or daughters of permanent residents.

Can a green card holder petition a parent?

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.

Can a permanent resident petition for parents?

Can you revoke immigration sponsorship?

Because sponsorship is legally binding once issued, it is very difficult for sponsors to revoke it. If the application for sponsorship has not been filed or is still pending, petition to have it withdrawn. However, you cannot petition for revocation after the application has been approved and the visa issued.

Can I cancel my sponsorship of an immigrant?

Immigrant visas are generally filed using form I-130 (family immigration) or I-140 (employment-based immigration). If both of the parties (i.e., the sponsor and immigrant) agree to the revocation, the sponsorship can be canceled by sending in a written request to the USCIS.

Can I bring my son to us with green card?

If you are a U.S. green card holder (permanent resident), you might be able to petition for your foreign-born children who are age 21 or older (referred to as “sons or daughters” by U.S. immigration law) to immigrate to the U.S. and receive lawful permanent residence (green cards).