"Joe Feise (Immigration)" wrote in message
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> Me wrote on 10/11/08 16:09:
>
>> I'm a US resident(married to a US Citizen. been here 5 years. My parents
>> live in the UK and are ready to retire. They would like to move out to
>> the
>> US. I know that as a resident i can not file for them,(could if i were
>> citizen but I'm not one !) so what else can they apply for that would let
>> them come and stay here longer than the visa waiver programme would
>> allow?
>> They will be self supporting,ie,from money they will have already,and
>> they
>> would like to buy a home,car etc etc. They do not intend to apply for
>> work
>> permits.
>> So what can they do. There used to be a tourist visa some years ago,but i
>> think they stopped it,it allowed a stay of 6 months i think but even that
>> is
>> not long enough.
>>
>> thanks for any replies.
>>
>>
>
>
> Sorry, the US does not have a visa for retired people to stay in the US.
> The only realistic way is to become a US citizen and then sponsor them.
>
> -Joe
> --
> I am not a lawyer.
> For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
I also suggested to them that they see an Immigration Lawyer next time they
visit !!
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