green card info?

[forever5971]

my brother is a permanent resident of u.s. can he sponsor me for a green
caed? what forms need to be filled for this and where are they available
from?

[sandra]

Q: As a US Permanent Resident can I apply for my brother to live in the US also?

A #1: "As a legal permanent resident, you can only sponsor your spouse and unmarried children, whether they are minors or adults. Once you become a citizen, you can sponsor your other relatives, including your brother, but as has been pointed out, that takes quite a while to accomplish. If you filed for your parents after you became a citizen, those petitions would be valid immediately once approved, as under US immigration law, they fall into a higher category, immediate relatives."


A #2: "You need to be a citizen first, but I warn you that the government only gives out a certain number of each kind of visa a year. Sibling sponsorship takes almost 12 years now. You'd have to become a citizen, then sponsor him and get it approved, then the visa will become available in about 12 years."

A #3: "Yes, ones you become a citizen you can apply. Your husband can not sponsor him. You need first to become a U.S Citizen. At this time can take anything from 180 days to 2 years. After that you can apply for your brother. The problem is that the waiting time right now for brothers and sisters of U.S Citizens is 12 years. Total around 15 years for your brother to move to the U.S with a green card. Welcome to the wonderful world of American Immigration system."


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Frequently Asked Questions about Family-Based Immigration

FAQs about Family-Based Immigration by Peng & Weber


How can my family sponsor me for a GC?

You are eligible to apply for a green card if you are the spouse of a United States citizen or permanent resident, if you are the unmarried child of a United States citizen or permanent resident, if you are the married child of a United States citizen, if you are the parent of a United States citizen who is 21 years of age or older, or if you are the brother or sister of a United States citizen.


Who is eligible to sponsor a relative for a GC?

A sponsor must be at least 18 years old, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The sponsor generally must live in the United States, a territory or possession, unless you live abroad temporarily and your permanent residence is still in the U.S.


What relatives may I sponsor for permanent residency if I am a U.S. citizen?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you may petition for a green card for the following relatives:

• Husband or wife;
• Children, whether married or unmarried, no matter what age;
• Brother or sister, if you are at least 21 years old; or,
• Parent, if you are at least 21 years old.

What relatives may I sponsor for permanent residency if I am a U.S. permanent resident?

If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may petition for a green card for the following relatives:

• Husband or wife;
• Unmarried children.