US Immigration question...

[manny78]

Is a permanent resident the same as a green card holder ? If yes, can a green card holder sponsor his son ? My dad has a green card since 1969 and I was wondering if it was possible to get one or do I need to go through that long ass process....

 

[75th]

Ya, he can sponsor you, but it will still take a long time.

 

[manny78]

Ya, he can sponsor you, but it will still take a long time.

Cool, how long ? Like a year or two ? That's ok with me

 

[sawastea]

Funny you should ask. I'm in the process of sponsoring my girlfriend...

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/i-134.pdf

 

[manny78]

Funny you should ask. I'm in the process of sponsoring my girlfriend...

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/i-134.pdf

yeah but on the sponsor form, there's a part bugging me "have resided in the United States since...". What if the sponsor has a green card but never resided ?

 

[sawastea]

I believe, and don't quote me, if the said person (your father) has been granted a green card, he has already gone throught the tedious/mundane (pick a word) process of becoming a US citizen. I am not too sure on what regulations he can follow, but once he has a green card, he basically has all the rights as US citizens besides running for President. If that is the case, he can sponsor you. Sponsoring is basically 'paying' for a home/rent/food/tuition, etc. Of course there may be more to it that I'm not aware of.

 

[manny78]

I believe, and don't quote me, if the said person (your father) has been granted a green card, he has already gone throught the tedious/mundane (pick a word) process of becoming a US citizen. I am not too sure on what regulations he can follow, but once he has a green card, he basically has all the rights as US citizens besides running for President. If that is the case, he can sponsor you. Sponsoring is basically 'paying' for a home/rent/food/tuition, etc. Of course there may be more to it that I'm not aware of.

Very good. But honestly, I can pay for my own stuff I'd move there with my business.

 

[sawastea]

I think the US has enough gay bars, no need to bring one down fron Canada, eh?

 

[manny78]

I think the US has enough gay bars, no need to bring one down fron Canada, eh?

Ahaha no dude, I'm not moving to Cali lol

 

[bicepts101]

where are u from manny?

 

[sawastea]

Montreal

Read the fucking location snapperhead.

 

[bicepts101]

lol sometimes people arent from where they put there...i was just checking

 

[sawastea]

True. I'm not in Buenos Aires.

 

[bicepts101]

True. I'm not in Buenos Aires.

LMAO!!>..snapperhead

 

[75th]

Cool, how long ? Like a year or two ? That's ok with me

LOL more like 5-7 at the least. Ive heard of 10 years even.

If you are going to be starting your own business it may be a good idea to look into a temporary work visa.

The way our fucked up system works youre better off just coming her illegally and working flipping burgers.

 

[manny78]

LOL more like 5-7 at the least. Ive heard of 10 years even.

If you are going to be starting your own business it may be a good idea to look into a temporary work visa.

The way our fucked up system works youre better off just coming her illegally and working flipping burgers.

Thanks. I checked with a business lawyer and apparently there's a provision in the NAFTA agreement concerning a canadian company extending its activity to the US. I could get a visa for myself....lol

 

[75th]

Thanks. I checked with a business lawyer and apparently there's a provision in the NAFTA agreement concerning a canadian company extending its activity to the US. I could get a visa for myself....lol

Thata boy. When you get down to Cali if you need any cheap immigrant labor, go ahead and let me know...I know what street corner they loiter on.

 

[foreigngirl]

yeah but on the sponsor form, there's a part bugging me "have resided in the United States since...". What if the sponsor has a green card but never resided ?

when someone gets a green card, they are not allowed to be out of USA for longer then 6 moths. If they do, they lose their green card, it doesnt matter if its permanent.
Best way is to get a visa, its easier for canadians to get it