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Idais · May 22, 2009, 11:36 AM

I'm 27 years old , divorced with one daughter 7 years old , I have a 5 years visiting visa for the U.S to see my sister , and I'm looking to stay me and my daughter there in the U.S to work and enrolment my daughter in a school , what is the proper way to get the green card for me and my daughter in a very short way? :confused:

Lowtax4eva · May 22, 2009, 12:51 PM

What is the specific type of visa you have and what is your country of residence? Usually a "visitor's visa" (B-2 I assume) would not be for 5 years...

Idais · May 22, 2009, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Lowtax4eva

What is the specific type of visa you have and what is your country of residence? Usually a "visitor's visa" (B-2 I assume) would not be for 5 years...

I'm jordanian citizen , and my daughter too , and we are living in jordan , well my Visa is for sure for 5 years , because its written in my passport it's from 2009 until 2014 , and in my daughter's passport too , it's written from 2009 until 2014 ,

Lowtax4eva · May 26, 2009, 11:51 AM

What is the visa type and is this a visa to enter the USA?

DCcityboy · May 27, 2009, 09:04 AM

It sounds like a B1/B2 visitor visa. Entry usually limited to 6 months, no employment, no schooling allowed. If you want her to go to school here, she needs an F-1 student visa.

Permanent residence (green card), will depend on what you qualify for. If your USC sister applies for you it can take 10 years or more, and you have no authorization to remain in the US during that time.

You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to review your educational background and work history to see what NIV you qualify for and then after that, what immigrant preference category. Good luck.