Sponsoring daughter over 21 on F1 status

Submitted by Chief Editor on Nov 2nd 2009

I'm a permanent resident and I would like to know if I could sponsor my daughter who is over 21 and is currently on F1 status. If so, would she be allowed to stay in the U.S. if her visa expires during processing?
How long will this process take.

I am assuming you are asking me whether a green card holder can apply for a green card for an over-21 child. The answer is yes, as long she is unmarried, you can. But she cannot stay in USA based only upon the fact that you have applied for her.

Check out the Visa Bulletin: http://www.immigration.com/visa-bulletin

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F1 Student visa holder married to Green card holder

Submitted by Guest on Dec 6th 2011.

Hi, I am on F1 visa I have married to green card holder and filed I-130 which is approved. There is still waiting of green card probably 1.5 years. Can I travel outside of USA and come back without any problem ? I am maintaining my student status but not sure since applied for green card they will create problem for entering back to USA ? I will appreciate feedback,.

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