If I am a US citizen, can bring my 17 year old nephew from Iraq here due to considerations for his safety?

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If I am a US citizen, can bring my 17 year old nephew from Iraq here due to considerations for his safety?

It is very urgent because the conditions are more dangerous right now in Baghdad. I love him to death, he is the only boy in the family since the rest are dead due to an explosion

Asked on July 25, 2014 under Immigration Law, Florida

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately you cannot just bring him to the US and you cannot adopt him if he is over the age of 16.  If he us able to get a visitors visa he may qualify for humanitarian parole if he has no family left in Iraq .  Alternatively you can try to see with your local school if they can help with student visa for him to study in the US.


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