Can the parent of a minor child who is a U.S. citizen enter the U.S. as a tourist, along with the child, then petition for permanent residency? The parent has a masters degree and is capable of obtaining work in the U.S.
Can the parent of a minor child who is a U.S. citizen enter the U.S. as a tourist, along with the child, then petition for permanent residency? The parent has a masters degree and is capable of obtaining work in the U.S.
Entering as a tourist while holding intent to immigrate can potentially be treated as immigration fraud, with serious consequences, and a minor child cannot sponsor a parent for immigration.
The mother should consult an immigration lawyer about whether she might qualify for an employment-related visa (e.g., an H1b visa) that would allow her to remain in the U.S. for employment, or any other type of visa that would qualify her to work in the U.S. or potentially seek LPR status. It is important that she not overstay her visa.