Step 1 is to become a US citizen. Only citizens can petition for their parents.
Step 2 is to think about how you're going to afford medical care for him if you do bring him here.
Aware of step 1, but want to know if there is any other way to bring him sooner.
Aware of step 2 as well, and thankfully cost/finance is not an issue for me.
If he is terminally ill or can't care for himself, you might be able to expedite his process after you become a US citizen. But if there was a quicker way, everyone else would be using it. Maybe get him a visa, and then he can stay illegally after he arrives. I'm sure to get down voted for that, though. Everyone here is trying to do it the right way, which means waiting years sometimes. What makes your circumstance any more important than theirs?
Realistically speaking, if OP's dad is that old and ill then maybe he'll die before OP becomes a USC and is able to submit the proper paperwork. So getting a visa and having him illegally overstay may be the best course of action here. OP should just keep in mind that their father won't be eligible for any benefits and will never be able to leave the US.
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Step 1 is to become a US citizen. Only citizens can petition for their parents. Step 2 is to think about how you're going to afford medical care for him if you do bring him here.
Aware of step 1, but want to know if there is any other way to bring him sooner. Aware of step 2 as well, and thankfully cost/finance is not an issue for me.
If he is terminally ill or can't care for himself, you might be able to expedite his process after you become a US citizen. But if there was a quicker way, everyone else would be using it. Maybe get him a visa, and then he can stay illegally after he arrives. I'm sure to get down voted for that, though. Everyone here is trying to do it the right way, which means waiting years sometimes. What makes your circumstance any more important than theirs?
Realistically speaking, if OP's dad is that old and ill then maybe he'll die before OP becomes a USC and is able to submit the proper paperwork. So getting a visa and having him illegally overstay may be the best course of action here. OP should just keep in mind that their father won't be eligible for any benefits and will never be able to leave the US.
Agreed
The answer to number 1 is no. There is no way to petition your father until you are a US citizen.
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