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My mother and my sister are from the Caribbean. My sister is 12 years old. they both have a 10 year visiting visa. I am a US citizen. Should I file for both of them together or just file for my mom and once hers get through, she can file for my sister? Which is the faster route
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As you are applying for your mother as an immediate relative of a US citizen, a category that does not allow dependents, you must file for your mother first, and once she comes to the States, she can file for your sister. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2023 at 12:09 PM