QUESTION
Can my sister and her family stay legally int he uSA when they came here as tourist?
Asked on Jul 29th, 2021 on Immigration - Indiana
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My sister and her kids came to US to visit as tourists, the situation changed in Brazil (she lost her job) and she decided to stay in the USA and we are planning to open a small business together. Can I apply for her to stay legally and get a work permit? I am an American citizen and she and her kids are form Brazil.
1 ANSWER
Only immediate relatives can adjust status to obtain green cards after legal entry into the USA. Siblings are not considered immediate relatives but are subject to a family based quota category. Currently, the waiting time for a visa in this category (US citizen sibling sponsoring foreign national sibling) is taking more than 10 years. Your sister should depart back to Brazil so that she doesnt accrue unlawful presence when her stay expires. Good luck!
Answered on Jul 29th, 2021 at 9:13 AM