Applying GCs for parents on visitor visa

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Apr 23rd 2003, 4:05 pm

Raj Babbar

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Applying GCs for parents on visitor visa

Hello:

I had a couple of questions:

1. Is it still possible to apply for GC for parents currently in the
US on a tourist visa?

2. If so, should we wait for some period of time to apply or can we
apply as soon as they arrive?

Thanks,
Raj

Apr 23rd 2003, 11:52 pm

Sylvia Ottemoeller

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Re: Applying GCs for parents on visitor visa

"Raj Babbar" wrote in message
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    > I had a couple of questions:
    > 1. Is it still possible to apply for GC for parents currently in the
    > US on a tourist visa?

Yes, but only if they did not intend to do so at the time of entry in
tourist status. If they have the intention of staying the U.S. permanently,
it is not a proper use of the tourist visa to enter the U.S. To be eligible
to use the tourist visa a person must have temporary intention.

    > 2. If so, should we wait for some period of time to apply or can we
    > apply as soon as they arrive?

They should wait at least 60 days, so that it's plausible that they had
temporary intention when they entered, but later they changed their minds.
90 days is better.