Immigration lost daughter?

Question

This question is for my parents. My parents lost my older sister during the Viet Nam war and always assume that she passed away. About 6-7 years ago, my parents did many ads and commercials all over Viet Nam and they found her. They reunited and without a doubt, my mother said she is sure that is my sister. My question is , is it possible for my parents to bring her to America. If it is, what kind of proof do they need to show ?? the only thing i can think of on top of my head is DNA testing. Any help would greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

DNA testing would be the only records to prove that your parents are, indeed, her parents.  Normally, it takes quite a while (in our case..Canada...) at least 6-10 yrs to sponsor an adult child into the US.

Viet Nam has different requirements due to the war.  Your best bet is to speak with an immigration organization or lawyer.

Answer 2

Yes it is possible,I would go with DNA.

Answer 3

Yes, DNA testing will prove whether this is really their daughter.  Advertising like that could well have pulled imposters out of the woodwork, so your parents will definitely need proof positive that this is really their daughter.  If they get it, then they can sponsor her if she is single.  If married, she and her family would have to apply for immigration of their own accord.

Answer 4

It's possible. Depending on how your parents came to the U.S. and if they mentioned her on their applications, if they are now citizens, age, etc etc. It could even be relatively quick.

Answer 5

Well, DNA testing would certainly resolve the question of  whether or not this woman is actually their daughter, and your sister. Given all the bad birth certificates and other documents that are readily available in Vietnam, and the length of time it's been since they last saw her, they'd probably require it in any case.  But that's the first step. Depending on their status, your parents would have to file an immigration petition for their daughter. I'm assuming by now they either have green cards or citizenship. That may take quite a while depending on whether your parents are US citizens and whether or  not your sister has subsequently married. The refugee program itself ended some time ago and if your sister married, she wouldn't be eligible as your parents' dependent in any case. However, given the circumstances, you should consider applying for Humanitarian Parole through USCIS, which if it were granted, would allow your sister, and/or her family to come to the US while waiting for the petition to become valid. It's hard to say if it would be granted or not, but getting validation of the relationship through DNA testing, and filing the proper immigrant visa would certainly help. Plus, if this is something your parents decide to try, I'd highly recommend going to your congressman and/or senators for additional support before filing the Humanitarian Parole application.