QUESTION
How long will it take to petition my unmarried brother?
Asked on Mar 13th, 2013 on Immigration - Michigan
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Rebecca T White
If you are a US citizen you may file the I-130 for him at any time. However, wait times for priority dates will be extremely long. Review the Department of State Visa Bulletin for an overview.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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It depends on his country of nationality. Most cases take about 12 years or so.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 5:15 AM
It is currently taking about 10-12 years for a US citizen's sibling to be eligible for an immigrant visa on the basis of a petition filed by the US citizen.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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There is not enough information here to make a determination. You did not state if you are a US citizen, where your brother is located, his age, criminal history, etc.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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If you are a USC it will depend upon the country your are from. Take a look at the Monthly Visa Bulletin which you can view at travel.state.gov and you will be able to get a sense of the timing.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:31 PM
If you are a citizen, it will take at least 10 years.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:30 PM