QUESTION
Can my brother, who is a US citizen, petition me for a permanent residency given the fact that I am an international student?
Asked on Apr 29th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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Yes, but it will take years.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 3:23 AM
He can petition for you but it takes about 12 years for a sibling of a US citizen to qualify for an immigrant visa under the current processing times.
Answered on May 02nd, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Your brother can file an I-130 petition for you. In about ten years, you can use that to apply for a green card. The I-130 does not give status or permission to be in the US.
Answered on May 02nd, 2013 at 12:59 AM