Semi-urgent Suggestions Needed

[Newcitizen 8]

15 minutes ago, Boiler said:

 

OK so Lebanon is cheaper than Turkey and both are significantly cheaper than the US.

 

So what is the plan?

Not sure. Lebanon is out of the equation for a while due to the war. Not sure if my home there will still be standing anyway. It is in an area that is being bombarded. The US embassy prioritized our departure due to this. We left in 12 hours notice and were told to just take 1 suit case per person. Turkey allows us to stay 90 days only, and can't work while on this stay (for now, things could change).

 

My initial plan is to run the 90 days in Turkey. Hoping for things to change I guess. Seems no other option. The other best option is if there was a way for him to join us in the US. Since we are already have an apartment and utilities and cars and so on.

Edited October 15 by Newcitizen

[Newcitizen 8]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

 

OK so Lebanon is cheaper than Turkey and both are significantly cheaper than the US.

 

So what is the plan?

Can I, or my USC son in the US file I-131 for our son in Turkey to join us for a year? I am not familiar with how that works.

[appleblossom 2,805]

1 hour ago, Newcitizen said:

Not sure. Lebanon is out of the equation for a while due to the war. Not sure if my home there will still be standing anyway. It is in an area that is being bombarded. The US embassy prioritized our departure due to this. We left in 12 hours notice and were told to just take 1 suit case per person. Turkey allows us to stay 90 days only, and can't work while on this stay (for now, things could change).

 

My initial plan is to run the 90 days in Turkey. Hoping for things to change I guess. Seems no other option. The other best option is if there was a way for him to join us in the US. Since we are already have an apartment and utilities and cars and so on.

 

I know we've discussed the options above, but just wanted to say I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this. 

[appleblossom 2,805]

3 minutes ago, Newcitizen said:

Can I, or my USC son in the US file I-131 for our son in Turkey to join us for a year? I am not familiar with how that works.

 

No. It's the re-entry permit I mentioned above, so you can go back to the US and file it to allow you to stay outside of the US for longer without risking your LPR status. But it's not relevant to your son. 

[Newcitizen 8]

5 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

No. It's the re-entry permit I mentioned above, so you can go back to the US and file it to allow you to stay outside of the US for longer without risking your LPR status. But it's not relevant to your son. 

Oh ok. I was not sure what is the Humanitarian parole that allows someone to enter for a year. Thanks

[appleblossom 2,805]

10 minutes ago, Newcitizen said:

Oh ok. I was not sure what is the Humanitarian parole that allows someone to enter for a year. Thanks

 

There is a humanitarian parole process, but your son is in a safe place now so don't see how it would be granted. He can try, worth a shot. And I would definitely keep an eye on the election and see who gets in and what changes they make. If it's Trump he's made it very clear there will be no chance, but if Harris gets in then there's a chance Lebanon will become eligible for the TPS program or similar. 

 

But I think realistically your only options are the re-entry permit for you or your wife, or for your son to get a job somewhere to contribute to the costs once he's settled somewhere. He's probably still a decade away from a visa, so neither are going to be long term solutions really, but they might just help until he can hopefully return home. 

 

Best of luck. 

[Boiler 45,735]

HP is specific to certain countries now others can apply but this is a very very long shot

[Neyra 0]

11 hours ago, Newcitizen said:

Can I, or my USC son in the US file I-131 for our son in Turkey to join us for a year? I am not familiar with how that works.

Can you try to file an expedited request for his visa, due to the significant security threat due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon? You would have to request an emergency appointment at the USA embassy in Lebanon online.NVCExpedite@state.gov

[Boiler 45,735]

12 minutes ago, Neyra said:

Can you try to file an expedited request for his visa, due to the significant security threat due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon? You would have to request an emergency appointment at the USA embassy in Lebanon online.NVCExpedite@state.gov

There is nothing currently to expedite.

[Newcitizen 8]

I tried that. NVC said they are unable to bypass the priority date since it is mandate by Congress.

[Dashinka 24,638]

Saw this today.  Not sure it applies if someone is not currently in the US.

 

Good Luck!

 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/10/17/biden-administration-giving-temporary-protected-status-to-lebanese-immigrants-israel-war-hezbollah/75716395007/

Edited October 17 by Dashinka

[Boiler 45,735]

To apply for TPS you have to be in the US.