Lawyer in New York City Parent Immigration Residence

The parents resided abroad and were advancing in age, with increasing dependence on family support for daily living and long term planning.

The daughter maintained continuous U.S. Domicile in New York State, satisfying the residence requirements necessary to act as a qualifying petitioner under federal immigration law.

Given the parents’ age and the desire to avoid prolonged separation, the family required an immigration strategy that minimized unnecessary delays while remaining fully compliant with statutory standards.

Pursuant to INA §204(a)(1)(A), a U.S. Citizen may file a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative on behalf of each qualifying parent.

In this matter, separate petitions were prepared and filed for each parent, supported by civil documentation establishing the parent child relationship under applicable law.

Because the petitioner met the statutory age requirement and maintained U.S. Citizenship, no preference category backlog applied to the case.

The petitions were supported by certified birth records, proof of citizenship, and documentation confirming the petitioner’s New York domicile.

In accordance with INA §213A, the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) was prepared to demonstrate that the petitioner met the minimum income requirements under the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Where necessary, supplementary financial evidence was included to ensure compliance with enforceable sponsorship obligations under U.S. Law.

Upon entry, each parent was admitted as a lawful permanent resident pursuant to INA §211, with immigrant visas endorsed as temporary proof of permanent residence.

The outcome reflects the importance of structured legal preparation, accurate statutory application, and jurisdiction specific planning when handling parent immigration matters.

This case demonstrates how a lawyer in New York City can effectively guide families through complex federal procedures while aligning outcomes with New York–based family realities.