What can I do to get my unmarried, dependent under 21 daughter to the US to live with me and her mom?

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered January 24, 2013 12:20. If you immigrated through your son, then your daughter is not a dependent beneficiary of the petition. You can sponsor her for a green card, but this will take many years. Have her consider other means of immigrating: employment, investment, lottery, etc.
   
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   Stephen BermanPro

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   Answered January 24, 2013 12:14. File form I-824 application for notice of action on an approved petition, so she can process for a visa. If you were not married to the mother, there are other issues, and best to meet with a lawyer. Finally, you can file an I-130 visa petition for your minor daughter.

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered January 24, 2013 13:24. I agree with attorney Shusterman.

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