What is a commuter? Also, what is Form I-89 and where can I get it?
I'm trying to help my father renew his green card. On Form I-90 it asks whether my father is a commuter or not. What is a commuter? If m
A-Best: The term "commuter" encompasses the "seasonal commuter" who enters to perform seasonal work for extended periods, but whose annual stay in the United States is for less than 6 months. However, the "seasonal commuter" must not be confused with the resident alien physically present in the United States for more than 6 months in the aggregate during the past year, who is not within the commuter category.
A: Commuter: lives on one side of the border and "commutes" to the other side for work.
I-89 request for permanent resident card. You can not get one. It is up to the USCIS officer to fill out this form. If all the paperwork is in order he files this form to start the process of having a permanent resident card made.
