How do I petition for the green card of my step dad?

My mother has been married to my step dad since I was 10 years old. I am now 20 about to be 21. Would I be able to petition for his green card? If so, what would be the necessary steps?

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Answered By: King & Ballow

Yes, assuming you are US citizen, you may file I-130 and step-father I-485 after you turn 21. If your mother USC, she could file now.

Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 10/12/2011

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Answered By: Hilf & Hilf PLC

You should be able to sponsor your step father. The steps are different depending where your step father is.

Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/12/2011

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Answered By: Joseph Law Firm

Yes. You can petition for your stepfather once you are 21. The steps in the process vary depending on whether he entered legally or illegally and whether he is covered by certain laws which forgive him for illegal entry.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/12/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal

You can petition for your stepfather once you reach 21 years of age. You must file an I-130 Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative on behalf of your stepfather. The manner in which the case would proceed would depend upon whether he is abroad or in the United States and if so, what was his manner of entry.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/12/2011

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Answered By: Richard S. Kolomejec, Attorney at Law

Yes. You can apply for his green card when you turn 21 (provided that your mother is still married to him). The process takes about 3 months from start to finish.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011

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