I have a Nephew on a student visa in LA and he wants to become a permananet resident if possible, is there any way we can sposnor him so he can become a permananet resident?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
I have a Nephew on a student visa in LA and he wants to become a permananet resident if possible, is there any way we can sposnor him so he can become a permananet resident?
He currently has a student VISA from Vietnam and it allows him to be here for 4 years. He had to take ESL classes for at least 2 years so I am not sure if he has a major yet but I wants to stay here to complete a degree and become a permanent legal resident.
Asked on March 8, 2018 under Immigration Law, Georgia
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
no you cannot petition for a nephew for his permanent residence as that is not a qualifying family relationship under the us immigration laws. however, if he is already in school in valid student visa status and eventually gets a job after graduation, he can pursue employment-based permanent residence through an employer on the basis of an offer of employment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.