How can I sponsor my mom who arrived in the US without legal means?
Sponsoring a family member who arrived in the US without legal means can be a complex process, and it's important to follow the correct procedures to avoid legal issues or negative consequences.
Assuming you are a US citizen and at least 21 years old, you may be able to sponsor your mother for legal permanent residency (green card) through the family-based immigration system. However, if your mother entered the US without legal means, she may be subject to certain bars to admission, such as the unlawful presence bar, which could make it difficult for her to obtain legal status.
One potential option is to apply for a waiver of the unlawful presence bar, which may be available in certain circumstances. This waiver is known as the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, or I-601A waiver, and it allows certain immediate relatives of US citizens who are ineligible to adjust their status in the United States to apply for a waiver before departing the US to attend an immigrant visa interview abroad.
Another option
Parole in Place (PIP) is a discretionary administrative relief granted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to certain undocumented family members of US military personnel, veterans, and active-duty service members who are present in the United States.
Under PIP, eligible family members can be granted temporary permission to remain in the United States without being considered inadmissible or subject to deportation. This temporary permission can be granted for up to one year at a time and can be extended as needed.
The purpose of PIP is to provide a means for military families to remain united and prevent family separation caused by immigration issues. PIP can also potentially lead to eligibility for other forms of relief, such as adjustment of status to permanent residency, for eligible family members.
It's important to note that PIP is a discretionary form of relief, and eligibility and requirements can vary based on individual circumstances.
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