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Is there a way to bring my cousin here if I am a US citizen?
Asked on Nov 29th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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I'm a new U.S citizen. I want to bring my cousin over. She's been applying the lottery each year. Unfortunately, she has had no luck! What should I do?
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NO, unfortunately, a cousin is not a qualified family relationship for purposes of petitioning for a visa. She can look at student visa or employment-based options.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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There is no family category for cousins but she can look at nonimmigrant options or perhaps an employment-based category.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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The other option is coming as a Student or Worker. Does your cousin have a College Education? Or, depending on their nationality, they may come as a temporary investor. You cannot petition a cousin in any family category.
Answered on Dec 03rd, 2011 at 1:35 AM
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There isn't anything you can do to petition for your cousin from a family-based perspective. You should have an attorney review her educational background and work history to see if she qualifies for a non-immigrant employment-based visa.
Answered on Dec 03rd, 2011 at 1:32 AM