Permanent Residence through Us Citizen Child Sponsorship

The first phase involved a U.S. Citizen child filing an immediate relative petition for a parent, a category that is not subject to annual numerical limits under federal immigration law.

Through representation by the firm, the parent successfully obtained permanent residence based on this immediate relative classification, completing immigrant visa processing in full compliance with procedural standards recognized by U.S. Consular authorities.

Once permanent residence was granted, the parent acquired the legal capacity to file a family based petition for another unmarried adult child under the F2B preference category.

This sequential structure reflects a lawful and commonly used approach in New York family based immigration matters, where timing and category selection are critical.

To address extended stays abroad, the parent applied for and received a Reentry Permit prior to departing the United States, allowing prolonged absence without triggering a presumption of abandonment of permanent residence.

With this permit, the parent was able to reside primarily in Korea while maintaining lawful permanent resident status for immigration purposes connected to New York practice standards.

Throughout this period, renewals and travel records were carefully managed to demonstrate ongoing ties to the United States, ensuring that permanent residence remained valid during the lengthy F2B waiting period.

This approach aligns with federal immigration principles applied uniformly across states, including New York, and is frequently used in long term family sponsorship strategies.

Although all required civil and financial documents were accepted by the National Visa Center, the priority date remained unavailable for several years due to visa number retrogression and slow advancement in the F2B category.

During this time, the case remained documentarily qualified but pending, a situation commonly encountered in family preference cases involving permanent residence based sponsorship.

The legal team monitored visa bulletin movements closely while ensuring that all submitted documentation remained current and compliant, preventing expiration related complications when the interview was finally scheduled.

Although the petitioner’s assets had initially been accepted at the National Visa Center stage, the firm anticipated that the U.S. Embassy would apply a more rigorous standard at the interview.

To address this, a qualified joint sponsor was secured, and complete supporting documentation was prepared in advance to meet income and sponsorship requirements.

In parallel, substantial evidence of the petitioner’s U.S. Domicile was assembled, including documentation demonstrating intent to maintain permanent residence and reestablish residence in the United States as required under federal law.

As a result of this comprehensive preparation, the consular interview concluded with immediate approval, without requests for additional evidence or administrative processing.

This case demonstrates how permanent residence can serve as a foundational step in a broader family immigration plan when managed with long term strategy, lawful status preservation, and careful anticipation of consular review standards.

By aligning each stage with federal immigration law as applied in New York related cases, the family achieved a successful outcome despite extended timelines and heightened scrutiny.