B-1/B-2 AOS for Wife / Mother in Law

[jdh 103]

For your convenience, from USCIS:

If "otherwise eligible" to immigrate to the U.S., immediate relatives may adjust status to LPR (get a "green card") in the United States even if they may have done any of the following:

* worked without permission,

* remained in the U.S. past the period of lawful admission (e.g., past the expiration date on your I-94) and filed for adjustment of status while in an unlawful status because of that,

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are parents, spouses, and unmarried children under 21.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD

You stated the wife or the sister, the sister can ot assist with the overstay there is no wavier for the sister.

She said her sister is legal status, did she not? I assumed that meant she is a LPR...that would make her eligible for citizenship and when she got citizenship she could apply for the mother the same way as the OP's wife...

[ceadsearc 516]

My MIL is a citizen of a TPS Country (El Salvador). Is there anyway that could help us? See link below:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=74ce3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextoid=74ce3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Unlikely, unless she already has TPS. Read the rules regarding it; it is most likely too late for her to apply for it if she doesn't already have it.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

For your convenience, from USCIS:

If "otherwise eligible" to immigrate to the U.S., immediate relatives may adjust status to LPR (get a "green card") in the United States even if they may have done any of the following:

* worked without permission,

* remained in the U.S. past the period of lawful admission (e.g., past the expiration date on your I-94) and filed for adjustment of status while in an unlawful status because of that,

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are parents, spouses, and unmarried children under 21.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD

She said her sister is legal status, did she not? I assumed that meant she is a LPR...that would make her eligible for citizenship and when she got citizenship she could apply for the mother the same way as the OP's wife...

The mothers sister is not an immediate relative. Is the sister the child of the mother of is she the mother's sibling? I took it to mean that the sister was the mother's sibling.

I think my mother-in-law's sister is legal, maybe we could have her file for her? Can you give me some options.

Edited May 11, 2012 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[DandT14 272]

Out of curiosity, let's say the MIL can adjust status. Won't that get her boss (the LA Police detective who's breaking the law by employing her) in trouble?

[Giantsfansvs 0]

Yes got it...my MIL's sister will NOT be able to help. Seriously though...no one out there has dealt with this? PLEASE SOMEBODY GIVE ME EXPERIENCE ON THIS!

[jdh 103]

Yes got it...my MIL's sister will NOT be able to help. Seriously though...no one out there has dealt with this? PLEASE SOMEBODY GIVE ME EXPERIENCE ON THIS!

I just posted a thread that shows people have dealt with it. Read it.

I thought you were talking about your wife's sister not the mothers. Sorry.

But the info applies to your wife and is the only way for the mil to immigrate. That or she could marry her boyfriend the detective and he could apply for her.

[DandT14 272]

I just posted a thread that shows people have dealt with it. Read it.

I thought you were talking about your wife's sister not the mothers. Sorry.

But the info applies to your wife and is the only way for the mil to immigrate. That or she could marry her boyfriend the detective and he could apply for her.

Boss, not boyfriend. Unless I seriously misread something.

[Reyan 56]

I re-read it, and the OP did say boss who also happens to be an LA detective.

[jdh 103]

I re-read it, and the OP did say boss who also happens to be an LA detective.

After re-reading I see what you guys are saying...the bosses and the man is an lA detective.

I am guessing she is a live in nanny or housekeeper type situation...I originally just read that she was living with her boss.

So yeah...

Her only option, if she wants to immigrate in less than ten years is if she can manage to stay in the country and wait for the daughter to become a USC and then be petitioned for. So looking at 4 years or so that way.

Edited May 11, 2012 by jdh

[DandT14 272]

Back to my question, if she DID apply to adjust status, and of course told the truth about being employed, wouldn't immigration go knocking on her employer's door? Would she be willing to risk that? I mean, how loyal is she to these people?

Edited May 11, 2012 by SterlingDandT

[jdh 103]

Back to my question, if she DID apply to adjust status, and of course told the truth about being employed, wouldn't immigration go knocking on her employer's door? Would she be willing to risk that? I mean, how loyal is she to these people?

I think that is grey area. It's likely under the table employment with cash only - not much they could prove to hold against him for hiring a nanny or something. I would think IRS would be more likely to be interested in chasing that down than immigration.

Edited May 11, 2012 by jdh

[Boiler 45,664]

The obvious solution is for her Mother to find a USC to marry.

Her Immigration issues are hers, not yours or your wife's. She chose the route she took, she deals with the consequences.

Edited May 11, 2012 by Boiler

[Noah Lot 391]

Hi! This is my first post so bear with with me, I have some questions. My wife arrived from Costa Rica in 2002 as a high school freshman and overstayed with her mother. They are still here and have never had any issues. I married my wife in February 2012 and are working on filing all the correct paper work for her AOS. I need help with the following questions:

1. I shouldn't have any problems with my wife's AOS. Correct?

2. Will listing my Mother-In-Law on the AOS paperwork for my wife affect her getting deported/in trouble, etc.?

3. Is there anything we can do to get AOS going for my mother in law as well?

Please help! I dont want to get my wife's AOS only to have my mother-in-law deported. We have options... I think my mother-in-law's sister is legal, maybe we could have her file for her? Can you give me some options.

I dont want to lose my family, I want us to be complete.

"Never had any issues..." other than working illegally, likely never paid income taxes, likely scammed medical benefits from American taxpayers, and yet you see nothing wrong? Did I miss the part about our laws wherein it says anyone can just show up here and take advantage of hard working American citizens? Why is it you believe that your case is so special that our laws should not apply?

[Giantsfansvs 0]

"Never had any issues..." other than working illegally, likely never paid income taxes, likely scammed medical benefits from American taxpayers, and yet you see nothing wrong? Did I miss the part about our laws wherein it says anyone can just show up here and take advantage of hard working American citizens? Why is it you believe that your case is so special that our laws should not apply?

Your mostly incorrect. My MIL has worked illegally. My wife has never worked and is in college. My MIL has paid for ALL of her college tution. She also has paid income taxes her entire time here as well. They did recieve free healthcare, which is free to income based qualifiers in LA County if they choose to take it (remeber she pays taxes...paying into the system). It is the shittest healthcare you can get. It takes all day to see a doctor. I grew up in a town where illegal immmigration is rife, (agriculture) and I can tell you, I use to feel the same way. After I met my wife and learned the details of how it has worked for them I feel differently. Im not saying that there arent illegals out there that are just as you described. I'm just saying from what I know and have lived from with them, they havent taken advantage of anyone.

If you really want to complain you should complain about people like my vietnemse co workers family. They came to america (all seven of them) legally becuase of the vietnam war. his dad never worked a day in his life, yet has been able to collect social security his entire stay without paying into it. They collected medical benefits for there entire family (7 of them!) without ever paying into the system. they send a sizeable amount of money back to vietnam never seeing american hands. THEY DID THIS ALL LEGALLY.

The immigration system is not what you think. My MIL is the hardest worker I have ever met, and completely selfless. Yet look at these two stories, the lazy are rewarded and the harworking are punished.

I dont believe our laws shouldnt apply, and I dont think my case is special. I'm on here trying to follow the rules buddy.

Edited May 11, 2012 by Giantsfansvs

[Boiler 45,664]

My MIL has paid for ALL of her college tution

Foreign Student rates?