If I’m a US citizen who is turning 21 and am planning on filing for residency for my parents, will moving out or getting married somehow affect their petition?
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If I’m a US citizen who is turning 21 and am planning on filing for residency for my parents, will moving out or getting married somehow affect their petition?
Asked on April 11, 2015 under Immigration Law, Texas
Answers:
Ling Dai / The Dai Law Firm, PLLC
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Getting married or moving out does not affect your parents' statutory eligibility for permanent residence. However, you need to be mindful about the income level requirements for a sponsor of immigration relief for immediate relatives.
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