HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BRING ADULT CHILDREN OF PERMANENT RESIDENT

[Quyana 2]

Hi Everyone,

This question might have been answered in the past, but i have digged areound and couldnt find a response, So i am bringing it up to enlighten those of us who are interested.

I believe this to be the appropriate forum to ask this question.

When a father or mother becomes permanent resident, how long will the process take to bring her unmarried children (male/female) over 21 years old.

Does the persons country of origin play any part in delaying/expediting or moving the process in a normal way. what is the average processing time for this type of petition based on past experiences and current timeline.

How long can our parents stay here in US (After becoming permanent resident) before going to visit home temporarily (if they choose to); how long are they expected to spend outside and come back to US.

Thanks.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Permament resident must live in the US more than they are out over any rolling 12 months. Failure to do this over time can cause thenm to lose status. Children of LPR's that are over 21 must wait for a visa number , most countries that is about 8 years. Only a few are longer. You can chec the current wait on the visa bulletin found at travel.state.gov

[Cathi 5,748]

As residents have to spend more time in the US than out, they can't spend more than 6 months in any 12 month period outside the US. If they spend more time outside the US than in they will lose their green cards.

[RhettVoe 282]

about 7-8 years.

[Quyana 2]

Permament resident must live in the US more than they are out over any rolling 12 months. Failure to do this over time can cause thenm to lose status. Children of LPR's that are over 21 must wait for a visa number , most countries that is about 8 years. Only a few are longer. You can chec the current wait on the visa bulletin found at travel.state.gov

wow... Thanks a lot everyone for this insights; i was thinking otherwise but you guys have enlightend me. So it's something to file and take your mind off it, else one will become the most miserable person. lolo.

How about a US citizen applying for his brothers/sisters over 21. (South Africa or Nigeria ) is there a difference if the person is married or not, also will the process take as long as you have mentioned.

And i never knew that our mum/Dad "must live in the US more than they are out over any rolling 12 months". Thanks a lot guys and please keep giving me info from your experiences. No knowledge gained is a waste.

[Krispy K 1]

As residents have to spend more time in the US than out, they can't spend more than 6 months in any 12 month period outside the US. If they spend more time outside the US than in they will lose their green cards.

getting a RE-Entry permit will allow u to stay outside USA for 24months

[kzielu 1,149]

wow... Thanks a lot everyone for this insights; i was thinking otherwise but you guys have enlightend me. So it's something to file and take your mind off it, else one will become the most miserable person. lolo.

How about a US citizen applying for his brothers/sisters over 21. (South Africa or Nigeria ) is there a difference if the person is married or not, also will the process take as long as you have mentioned.

And i never knew that our mum/Dad "must live in the US more than they are out over any rolling 12 months". Thanks a lot guys and please keep giving me info from your experiences. No knowledge gained is a waste.

In your research you somehow missed the visa bulletin - it has all the answers about timing on one place. Please take a quick look - (for siblings its ~13 years, marital status is not important). Times quoted are only estimates, as sometimes priority dates in visa bulletin are stuck or retrogress.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

The reentry permit work for a single extended stay but you can't keep that up forever. Many people actually turn in their green cards when they understand the residency requirements and then get a 10 visitors visa because that was really their intent. Also as an LPR you are required to report ( and pay taxes if needed ) your worldwide income. For many older people who will never work enough qualifying quarters to get social security a visitors visa is a better option.

As to siblings the wait is about 12 years but the immigrant can be single or married. If your mother intends to become a USC then you can upgrade and the child can marry and not lose out. Current timelines are subject to change and laws also may change.

[Quyana 2]

The reentry permit work for a single extended stay but you can't keep that up forever. Many people actually turn in their green cards when they understand the residency requirements and then get a 10 visitors visa because that was really their intent. Also as an LPR you are required to report ( and pay taxes if needed ) your worldwide income. For many older people who will never work enough qualifying quarters to get social security a visitors visa is a better option.

As to siblings the wait is about 12 years but the immigrant can be single or married. If your mother intends to become a USC then you can upgrade and the child can marry and not lose out. Current timelines are subject to change and laws also may change.

Thanks for the info. Could you please explain more on "Many people actually turn in their green cards when they understand the residency requirements and then get a 10 visitors visa". Do you mean getting 10 year visitors visa or 10 times to visit US in a year/entire life or months visitor visa?, also how does the process go with turning in Green card, is it after they have lived here for a while or what?, Do they involve an attorney, or a different petition, or what? please explain. infact a friends mom is going through that now, you know after the excitement of coming over gradually fades...lol and she starts missing home and prefers the native lifestyle she/he is used to, language/food/not staying home etc, and no one will deliberately want to default on the law here as everyones hope is to give your family member better life here, but after a while their opinion and feelings has to be considered too.So what will be the legal thing to do?.