Gonzalez, FL Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

If she is too ill to travel, that would be the only way to allow her to stay here after her vistor status expires.  You could petition for her to immigrate if you are a US citizen, but it takes about 10 years for a visa number to become available for this familiy category.

You may apply right away. Make sure before you do so that you have the required amount of time to satisfy the statute. If you spent significant amount of time outside the United States, you may want to calculate carefully the time spent in the United Sates and make sure you do qualify.

Most individuals who do not have family in the country obtain green cards through the employment based categories. There are categories for extraordinary aliens, outstanding professors and researchers, multinational executives and managers, those who are exceptional or with advanced degrees whose immigration is in the national interest, and those with advanced degrees, bachelors degrees, or two years working experience who are sponsored by organizations under the labor certification (PERM) process. Some other individuals immigrate through investment which requires $1 million investment in a commercial enterprise and the hiring of 10 US workers or $500,000 if you are an area of high unemployment or outside a municipal area.  You would still have to hire 10 US workers in the latter case although if going through a regional investment center, the center would be responsible for the hiring. Still others may immigrate through the gain of political asylum or refugee status. You should consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney to go over feasible options.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.