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

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

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.

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.

To answer your first question, the cost of life in Lebanon is cheaper than Turkey. That's in general. On a personal level, I am a retired governmental employee. I get free healthcare for myself and family, including my son. My son also gets up to 40% discount from his college since he is family of retired government employee. We also have some things paid for in Lebanon such as car and other things we invested in that is lowering our bills (solar panels for example). Us staying in Turkey will, or even him, will come with a higher cost of living.

His I-130 was approved in 3 months. His college closed in Lebanon. He is unable to attend even online, no classes. His life, and ours, has hit a big obstacle now. We are unable to work in Turkey. Turkey allows Lebanese citizens to enter without visa and to stay 90 days only. Unless Turkish government will extended this 90 days period to allow Lebanese stuck there to be safe.

We thought about filing re-entry permit. The issue is my wife and I both need to work to have enough income to support our lives. We were paying for his college in Lebanon as long as housing and everything else. With 1 income it will be tough. Our other son in the US is helping us financially during these times and by supporting our stay here, but I know it is not sustainable long term, so we were looking for suggestions on what to do. His PD is September 2023. He is not allowed to work in Turkey. We looked into this. Turkey allows Lebanese citizens to enter without visa and to stay 90 days only.

He is turning 19. Our other son in the US who is a US citizen filed for my wife and I (as his parents). When we moved to the US and got jobs and settled, we filed for our son. Things were going smooth until now. We were paying for 2 house holds (one in the US and one in Lebanon for our son). but now being in Turkey is going to add another layer of new costs. The ideal solution is for our son to join us in the US. But even aside from qualifying for a different visa, the wait time in US embassy in Turkey are so long to get an appointment (over 1 year).

Hello everyone, I have a situation with my family and I am looking for some insight and/or suggestions: My spouse and I are LPR's. We filed I-130 for our son (under 21) and it was approved last year and case at NVC. PD is few years away. My wife and I were in Lebanon visiting our son and then the war started. We couldn't find any available seats on departing flights. The U.S. embassy posted on their website that they are assisting US nationals to evacuate on flights that they are arranging. We contacted them and they assisted us to evacuate on one of these flights. The took us to Turkey. My wife, my son and myself. They said that's where their role ends. We have to make our own accommodations to whether stay in Turkey or go the U.S. or anywhere in the world. What are our options? We are unable to leave to the US and leave our son alone in Turkey for many reasons. One of them is the financial burden. We can't pay rent and bills in the US and another rent and bills in Turkey. Going back to Lebanon is not an option for a while since the war is intensifying. Is there any kind of program or visa that allows our son to join us in the US for a period of time? We are trying to figure this out and not sure what to do. We extended our vacation from work as unpaid leave. We are currently staying in a hotel that is costing us a lot of money on daily basis. Thank you

Thank you. They are over 55. Is there any other benefits or discounts that I can look for them to use?

What about Xfinity? I am trying to set them up with home internet service and I keep getting offered the same program. It is a good program but I don't know if this is considered a public charge.

Hello, My parents recently moved to the US I am looking to get them mobile phones and service. All the carriers I am looking into are offering a discounted rate for low income members through the affordable connectivity program. My parents doesn't work yet. Can they use that discount or will that be considered public charge? Thanks

Here is more info on how things started: The apartment is not ready for rent now. It was listed on their website as it will be move in ready on July 1st. So I reached out to them. They listed the requirements below: 3 most recent pay stubs, verifiable income must be at least 2.9X the monthly rent and they stated that there will be a $50 fee per applicant/tenant and a $700 initial deposit to hold the apartment until screening is complete. They required I provide a proof of ID to complete the background check for all tenants. I stated I meet all these requirements, and I am a US citizen. However my parents would be permanent residents. So they said I can provide ID for myself, and for my parents they will need to see their permanent residency card instead. I said I can provide copy of their passports and the visas they would have by then as their PR cards could take 6-8 weeks to be obtained. The company responded saying they can only put them on a lease if they have permanent residency cards. They will not accept any other proof of Identification, and that is their "management's policy". I acted in good faith and gave them the information they requested to rent from them on all good merits. There was no reason I withhold any information from them or try to play games. That's why I posted this in the "General Discussion" topics.

or even if this was an employment case. If an employer refuses to hire someone with IR5 visa and say we will only hire you if you provide a copy of your permanent residency card. would there be any consequences?

What are they then? Bottom line case is: Property rental company is refusing to lease out an apartment for IR5 visa holders and their US citizen son. Demanding a copy of "permanent residency card" only to put them on the lease.

I would agree. I sent them another email again now with with more information to help them understand. I am doing one last attempt.

What I am trying to say is that if they felt safe with L1 VISA, then I have a VISA as well. Both are legal. Regarding feeling safe about the long commitment, I am a US citizen who's name will be on the lease as well. I have a strong financial record. There should be no worries on their end.

They did refuse that. They said that since I mentioned I have 2 more tenants initially, they will not sign a lease just with me "Because we know your parents will be with you". They stated that they don't add/remove tenants to a lease in the first 12 month unless under criteria (marriage, divorce and death).

If the agency knows what L visa is then they should know that IR5 visa serves as green card. It's not a question of security. I have a 6 figures income and I submitted the fiscal proof they requested. They just refused to proceed with a lease with a IR5 visa. Even after the parents arrive to the US. They said they just acknowledge "permanent residency card".

Yes. I am looking for other places. It sucks because this company owns the majority of the available properties around. I don't know why they are making it difficult. I feel like someone in management is not aware what is IR5 visa or not educated enough about it. I know some of my coworkers where I work moved here with their families on L1 visas. They were able to secure rental leases before them actually arriving here from Europe. Howcome now I can't have a lease with IR5 visas. Very frustrating.

I specifically told them this part. I stated that IR5 visa allows its holder to be employed, get driving license, open bank accounts and travel freely. I said it serves as an actual GC. They stated: "Good morning ******: I was informed per management that we would require proof of the permanent residency card-and we would need copies of it at the time of application No other substitutes ."

I suggested to rent it in my name and they refused. They said they don't add tenants to the lease unless under certain circumstances - they cited marriage. I asked them if I can sign the lease when they arrive here. They said only if they have physical green cards. They don't accept any other documents per "Management's Policy". I am in a tiny place right now, not enough space for 2 new adults. I am financially capable of renting bigger apartments, it's just that the rental agency is not being cooperative.

Will they be residents if they enter on their IR5 visas? The thing I need to secure a bigger apartment before they arrive. There is a housing shortage here (probably everywhere) and I am looking to make arrangements before they come. Even if they arrive, it will take weeks before they receive their actual GC's.

hello everyone, I hope I am posting this in the right place - if not, mods, please feel free to move it to where it belongs. I filed for my parents and they are having their IR5 visa interviews soon. Meanwhile I was looking for a bigger place to move into in case they do get their visas. I found an apartment that is available for rent, I contacted the leasing agency and they had certain financial requirements. I met all the requirements, however, when I was asked about the tenants, I told them it will be me (US citizen) and 2 parents. They requested to see their Green cards to be added on the lease. I explained that they don't have their green cards yet, and that they will have IR5 visas, which allows them to get a job, get a driving license and basically serves as an actual GC. They rental agency refused to rent me the place. Saying they only accept actual green cards. Saying this is their "Management Policy". This agency is one of the best in the state and they have many rental properties. They will not rent me anything with my parents unless they have the physical GC. This is in the state of New Hampshire. Is there anything I can do about this situation? Thanks

I checked your timeline and it says the beneficiary had their interview on December of 2022. That's around 6 months ago. I think that is too early to file a lawsuit. I think the 6 months in AP is still considered "Reasonable" from what I am seeing. I could be wrong though.