How can I sponsor elderly parents as my dependents?

You cannot include your parents in your EB-5 petition. Only the spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 of the petitioner are allowed to be included as derivative beneficiaries. You may petition for your parents when you become a U.S citizen or permanent resident.

You cannot sponsor your parent as a dependent on your application On the other hand, you can list a child as dependent as long as such a child is unmarried and under 21 years of age.

You won''t be able to bring in your parents with you or even petition for them until you are a U.S. citizen (which will be more than five years from the time you receive your green card). The only way around this problem is make your mom an independent investor and have her invest her own $500,000 / $1 million.

Generally, derivative beneficiaries for the EB-5 program are limited to spouses and children under 21 years of age. Once you obtain permanent residency, you can petition for parents.

Your parents will not qualify as dependents on your EB-5 case. You must become a U.S. citizen in order to sponsor your parents.

As an Australian EB-5 attorney, we can assist with guiding you through the EB-5 process. You cannot include your parents in your EB-5 process. There may be alternative processes for your parents to visit the United States.

You can only sponsor them once you become citizens, five years down the line.