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Posted Feb 14th, 2012
My mother had voluntary departure few years ago. How can i apply for an inmigrant visa for her?

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I''m a 21 Years old and american citizen. Can I submit the form I-13o for my mother? How is the
process?. Thank you very much for your help.
Legal Topic Area: Immigration in CA

As a U.S. citizen over the age of 21, you can sponsor your mother for a green card. Depending on how long she was in the U.S., she may be subject to a ten-year bar to returning to the U.S. Since she left with voluntary departure rather than a deportation, she will not need a waiver for a deportation. You need to review her circumstances with an experienced immigration attorney before you file the I-130.

Good luck,

Mark


Answered on Feb 15th, 2012 at 2:34pm