A sponsor is a person who has helped an immigrant become a lawful permanent resident (green card–holder) by signing an affidavit of support.

How long does it take to sponsor a mother to us?

If your parents have entered the US lawfully and are currently living in the US then the process takes about 12 months once you submit: An I-130 Visa Petition for each parent. Proof of your US Citizenship. Evidence that they are your parents (Your birth certificate, their marriage certificate, etc.)

How can I check my parents immigration status?

To check your immigration status online, go to the USCIS “Case Status Online” page and enter your receipt number. It’s a good idea to also sign up for case updates from USCIS by creating an account (on the same page). Another important area of the USCIS website is the Check Case Processing Times page.

How long the sponsor is responsible for an immigrant?

10 years
An affidavit of support is a legally enforceable contract, and the sponsor’s responsibility usually lasts until the family member or other individual either becomes a U.S. citizen, or is credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years).

How does a sponsoring relative get an immigrant visa?

Your relative sponsor and you, the intending immigrant, must successfully complete certain steps in the immigration process in order to come to the United States. Here are the key steps: First, the USCIS must approve an immigrant visa petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative filed by your sponsoring relative for you.

How to apply for a family based immigration visa?

Family Based Immigration A foreign citizen seeking to live permanently in the United States requires an immigrant visa (IV). To be eligible to apply for an IV, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by an immediate relative who is at least 21 years of age and is either a U.S. citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (that is, a green-card holder).

Who is the substitute sponsor for i-864?

Should the request for reinstatement be approved and the intending immigrant ultimately obtaining permanent residence in the United States, the substitute sponsor will assume all of the obligations of an I-864 sponsor.

What to do if the original I-130 sponsor dies?

If the original I-130 petitioner has died after the petition was approved, but before the intending immigrant obtained permanent residence, a substitute sponsor can submit the Form I-864, affidavit of support, instead of the deceased visa petitioner.