How to Get USA Parent Visa (IR-5 Visa)

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In 2013, nearly a million people became legal permanent residents of the United States, many of whom would like to become US citizens some day. In the same year, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, 777,416 people (who had been legal permanent residents for at least five years) became naturalized US citizens. Many of those people have living parents back in their country of origin.

Visa the IR-5 Visa (the Parent Visa), a US citizen’s foreign parent can come to the US, receive a green card, and, if he or she would like, eventually become a US citizen.

If you are a US citizen, whether native-born or naturalized, you can petition for the IR-5 Visa to have your foreign parent join you in the United States. (A green card alone is not enough for you to serve as sponsor to file the petition for your parent’s visa.)

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Requirements for the IR-5 Visa (US citizen sponsor)

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US Citizen (with proof of citizenship)

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Have a US Residence

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Be At Least 21 Years Old

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File Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) (separate form required for each relative)

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Submit the Affidavit of Support (showing that you have the financial means to provide for your parents)

Requirements for the IR-5 Visa (foreign parent)

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Passport

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2 Passport-Sized Photographs (2x2 inches)

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File Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application (Form DS-260)

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Provide Supporting Documents (birth and marriage certificates, death or divorce certificates in the event of prior marriages, police certificates, military records, etc)

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Obtain Medical Exam and Vaccination Records

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Attend Visa Interview

Keep in mind the length of time it takes for the IR-5 Visa application to process can vary from case to case depending on the workload at USCIS and the embassy in your parent’s country of origin, though it can be done in about six months if all goes well. We can help you avoid unnecessary delays by filing all forms thoroughly and accurately with sufficient supporting documents. Your parent’s IR-5 Visa could be denied for the following reasons, among others:

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Certain medical conditions deemed to be a threat to the US population

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Drug addiction

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Criminal convictions for drug trafficking, human trafficking, or money laundering

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Multiple criminal convictions

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Likely to become reliant on the US government for financial support

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Terrorist activity

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Prior US immigration violations

Why Use Our Visa Agency For Getting Parent Visa?

Since 2005, our visa agency Visas by James has obtained hundreds of visas for foreigners who wish to live in Colombia.

We provide legal assistance in verifying certifications of financial documents required for this visa. Financial certifications must be legalized by foreign and Colombian government before they are accepted in visa applications.

Please let us know if you need more information, or we can set up a consultation in order to provided you personalized guide.

It would be a pleasure to help you with the process of your Rentista visa if you choose to use our services. Fixed income payments such as annuity payments are the easiest to qualify for. If you have a fixed income from another source please let us know, and we can assist you.

Our office can process any form of fixed income from any country. Of course because of the proximity most English speaking immigrants come from the United States and Canada. All fixed income payments from the United States can be legalized by us with a simple letter and any prior letter or certification from your fixed income source.

Remember once you get your visa you must apply for the Foreigners ID card, we also handle that paper work at no extra charge. If you are renewing please tell us so we can get you the best price possible.

Once you have your visa we can help you open a bank account in Colombia so be sure to ask for details! We can also help you out with health insurance applications, so please ask for James Lindzey if you would like any further expat services.

We fill out all the government forms for you. All you need to do is approve and sign. This way, we can ensure the forms are being filled out properly and completely, helping you to avoid unnecessary and costly delays or even denial of your parent’s visa.

We’re here to support you throughout the entire IR-5 Visa process, from the filing of the Petition for Alien Relative to the day your parent arrives on US soil.

We are clear about what we do from the get-go. You’ll pay one fee to us, one time, and you can contact us at any time with questions about the visa process. We’re so confident in our ability to help reunite you with your parent in the United States that we offer a money-back guarantee.

Call us and we’ll get you started on the IR-5 Visa process. Your parent will be here with you before you know it.