How can a citizen invite non-citizen parents into the U.S.?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Invite? They can likely visit, and may need a visa, depending on their passports. It is not up to you, however, to "invite" them to live in the US.

Answer by  mb (5482)

You parents can visit the United States pretty easily. They will need passports or "permission to travel" from their nation of origin and then apply for a tourist visa. If they want to stay that is harder. The US has been restrictive of new immigrants. They could try to get a refugee status but it is difficult.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Your parents must apply for a visa. There is much to be considered, including their backgrounds, country of origin, and a host of specific circumstances. The fact that you are now a citizen does not afford them any kind of special privilege, per se.

Answer by  mahee (720)

If you are a citizen , it will be verry easy to invite your parents.BY sponsor your parents on visitor visa or tourist visa ,they can visit.If they want to stay, it is depends on US department.The person who has passport, can easily apply for immigrant to their parents but this prosses takes time.

Answer by  flamiss22 (5081)

You will be able to sponsor your parents on a visitors visa. Since you are a citizen it should not take long. You can also file for permanent status later.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

First, your status must allow you to do this. Your parents will need B-2 visitor visas. Consult the US Dept of State for what will be required.

Answer by  DogWoman (8)

A u.S. citizen could sponsor her non-citizen parents in the U.S., so long as the parents have permission to travel from their country, and that they are approved for a B-2 visitor's Visa to enter the U.S. The citizen would need to officially invite her parents via a letter to them, and show evidence of financial support for the visit.