> "Can one person hold a Canadian and British citizenship and a US
> greencard simultaneously?"
>
> Yes.
>
> "And if I obtain a greencard, can I sponsor my husband to get a
> greencard"
>
> The current priority date for married sons and daughters of US
> citizens is 22JUL98. That means the current wait is about 8 years and
> not 5, and could get longer or shorter. When your visa becomes
> available, you can ass the husband to the application. You have some
> time to work on that.
>
> If you have a green card, then your place of general abode must be
> inside the US. You must maintain ties to the US. Getting a green
> card has responsibilities. You have to show it each time you cross
> the border and being Canadian no longer matters because you are an
> immigrant.
> The longer you have the LPR status and don't move into the US, the
> more hassle you will get. They will eventually offer you the
> opportunity to surrended the card and status or be placed into removal
> proceedings before an immigration judge. You'd have to pay your own
> attorney costs. Don't get the card unless you're going to move in.
> Moving within the first year is usually acceptable.
Thanks for the reply. The 5 year mark was quoted to my parents by their
immigration lawyer, but to be honest the timing of it is not
particularly important to me at this stage. My parents submitted the
application without actually consulting me (when I heard about it I told
them to save their money, but they didn't listen!), and at this stage I
think it's too early to actually make any decisions.
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