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Calling Family Members

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#1
  • biki
  • mail
  • 2023/07/28 20:50

I am currently married to a US citizen and am applying for a green card.
I heard that if I get a green card, it will be valid for 2 years at first, but is it possible to apply for a green card for my family members by sponsoring them to come here with that green card ？
I would appreciate it if anyone knows anything about this.

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#9
  • Bee
  • 2023/08/01 (Tue) 17:17
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In my opinion, it is better not to lose your Japanese passport in case you want to return to Japan completely after you get citizenship

I know people who regret after getting citizenship ？

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They may spend their retirement in Hawaii or Japan.　I think there are about the same number of each.

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#11

Once you take citizenship, your Japanese passport is legally invalid. In fact, it is sometimes possible to use it, so there seem to be quite a few people who misunderstand this.
If you want to return to Japan permanently after taking citizenship, you can apply for a permanent resident card by submitting an "Application for Permanent Resident Status 1" to the Immigration and Residency Management Agency under the "Child of Japanese National" category after entering Japan. This procedure is much easier than the naturalization process, and you can apply by yourself without relying on a specialist.

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#12
  • Midori
  • 2023/10/26 (Thu) 13:31
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Please share your actual experiences and opinions.

I am currently applying for a green card by marriage.
I have a son and my son is now 19 years old.
My son lives in Japan.

① As soon as I receive my green card,
I will support and apply for my son's green card

② I heard that I am eligible for citizenship in 3 years if I get my green card by marriage.

Which do you think will result in a quicker outcome ？

Also, can I come to the US with Esta while applying for a green card while living in Japan ？?

I would appreciate it if you could give me your opinion as far as you know about the above. Thank you very much.

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#13
  • puppy
  • 2023/10/26 (Thu) 20:34
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Family members of green card holders may apply for F2A visas （ spouses and unmarried children under 21 ） or F2B visas （ unmarried children over 21 ） depending on their relationship. Each of these visas falls under the second preference quota and is subject to an annual quota limit, so there may be a waiting period when you apply.
You should definitely consult an immigration attorney.

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#14
  • bon
  • 2023/10/26 (Thu) 21:57
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#12 Midori

poppy's advice is appropriate, but
I would wait a few years until you receive a real green card
not a temporary one as a step. You will receive your temporary green card first
because they suspect you are married for family immigration purposes.
You need to check with an immigration lawyer how many years you have to wait for the real green card to arrive.

The reason they take this step is because
international marriages are often divorced.

When the woman, now in her 70s, got married internationally,
there was no Temporary Green Card.

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