If my husband is a permanent resident and his Canadian daughter wants to come to live with us and attend high school, how should we proceed?
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If my husband is a permanent resident and his Canadian daughter wants to come to live with us and attend high school, how should we proceed?
I am a US citizen. My canadian husband has been a US permanent resident for 5 years. The birth mother is still alive.
Asked on January 27, 2012 under Immigration Law, Florida
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
She can try to get in as an international student but if that does not work, your husband can petition for her permanent residence. It would be faster if he were a US citizen (9-12 months) as opposed to petitioning for her as a green card holder (3 years).
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