Sponsoring GC for a sibling who is currently on H1B visa status.

Unfortunately, the F-4 category for most countries of the world (except for natives of India, Mexico, and the Philippines who must wait more time) is now taking approximately 14 years to finalize. Where the immigrant visa is not immediately available, an I-485 is not possible. Your brother would likely immigrate through employment much faster than through your petition. You may, however, file it as a backup so that your brother has another option to immigrate in the future. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (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.