Can i petition for my mentally retarded sister?

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Can i petition for my mentally retarded sister?

I am a naturalized US citizen and want to
petition for my parents in Pakistan. Can i
petition for my 35 year old unmarried mentally
retarded sister down syndrome along with my
parents? Or will i have to file separately for
her?

Asked on November 1, 2017 under Immigration Law, New York

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

you will have to file for her separately but it will be very different processing times for her as opposed to your parents.  she would probably need to qualify for humanitarian parole in order to be able to immigrate with your parents as they will not be able to leave her behind when they immigrate.


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