Your parents sacrificed everything to give you a better life. Now, you have built a life in the United States and you want your parents here with you, not living in a different country thousands of miles away.<\/p>\r\n
At Prosperity Immigration Law<\/a>, our Houston immigration lawyers help US citizens sponsor their parents for lawful permanent residence. We handle the paperwork, guide you through the process, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule a Consultation\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t \u00abMy son’s case, which involved an adjustment of status, was successful and resolved quickly thanks to the lawyer’s help. I highly recommend him and the rest of the staff, who were always very supportive and kind.\u00bb – M. M.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/li>\t\t \u00abMy experience at Luis Hess’s office was outstanding; they delivered on everything they promised. I highly recommend them.\u00bb – M. F.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/li>\t\t \u00abThis is an excellent immigration law firm with outstanding service. I highly recommend them to anyone going through this type of process; they are excellent at their work.\u00bb – J. C.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/li>\t\t \u00abExcellent lawyer, very responsible in his work, responds quickly to any questions you may have. I recommend him for his strong professional ethics.<\/i>\u00bb – J. V.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/li>\t\t \u00abThey provide very personalized service and they really know what they’re talking about. I feel they have the experience for any situation you might need. I highly recommend them\u00bb – J. G.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/li>\t\t \u00abExcellent service, thank you to the whole team for your support.\u00bb – A. J.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/li>\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n To be able to sponsor a parent for a green card, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent residents, who are already green card holders, are not eligible to petition for parents. You must also be at least 21 years old at the time that the petition is filed.<\/p>\r\n This pathway is limited to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, which means it is not subject to annual visa caps and can often be more quickly compared to other family based categories.<\/p>\r\n\t After the other criteria is met, the final stage of the process is determined by your parent’s location. If your parents are already in the United States on a valid visa, they may be eligible to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country through a process known as adjustment of status.<\/p>\r\n\t However, if your parent is living outside of the United States, the process will typically move forward through the consulate or U.S. Embassy in their home country. <\/p>\r\n Understanding which path applies to your parents and ensuring that each step is handled correctly, can help to avoid delays and keep the case moving forward in the right direction.<\/p>\r\n Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, parents of US citizens are classified as immediate relatives. This is one of the most favorable categories in U.S. immigration law, for one critical reason: there is no annual cap on immediate relative green cards.<\/p>\r\n While processing times still depend on factors such as USCIS workload, documentation, and scheduling at U.S. embassies or consulates, this category eliminates one of the most common sources of delay in the immigration system. For many families, this can make the process more predictable and significantly faster compared to other green card pathways.<\/p>\r\n A parent who is already in the United States on a valid nonimmigrant visa, such as a tourist visa or a dependent visa, may be eligible to apply for their green card without leaving through adjustment of status. This involves filing Form I-485<\/a>, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, along with supporting documents, medical examination results, and biometric information.<\/p>\r\n Adjustment of status allows your parent to remain in the United States throughout the process, which most families strongly prefer. It also means your parent can apply for work authorization and advance parole (travel permission) while the I-485 is pending.<\/p>\r\n If your parent is abroad, they will go through consular processing. After the I-130 is approved and the case is transferred to the National Visa Center, your parent will submit additional documentation, pay applicable fees, and attend an immigrant visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in their country<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Upon approval, your parent will be issued an immigrant visa and can enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident.<\/p>\r\n Not every parent will sail through the process<\/a> without complications. Certain factors can make a person inadmissible to the United States, making them ineligible for a green card unless a waiver is obtained or other remedies are pursued.<\/p>\r\n Common inadmissibility grounds include:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t Inadmissibility does not always mean a green card is impossible, but it does mean the case requires more careful handling. Some grounds of inadmissibility have available waivers. Others require a specific legal strategy. If your parent has any prior US immigration history, criminal history, or health concerns, discuss these with an attorney before filing.<\/p>\r\n Family reunification is at the heart of what we do. Our attorneys<\/a> are experienced in helping US citizens navigate the parent sponsorship process, including complex cases involving prior immigration history, inadmissibility issues, and parents who have spent time in the US without authorization.<\/p>\r\n We offer consultations in English and Spanish and serve clients across the Houston and Woodlands area.<\/p>\r\n Whether your parent is already in the US or living abroad, we will assess the fastest and most appropriate path for your specific situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t
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\r\n\t\t\tMost other family and employment based green card categories are capped each year, which often creates significant backlogs. In many cases, applicants must wait for months, or even years, for a visa number to be available before they can even move forward in the process. These delays can separate families and continue to create uncertainty.\t<\/h5>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\tInadmissibility: When There Are Complications\t<\/h2>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\tFrequently Asked Questions\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan a green card holder sponsor their parent?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t