Family petitions for citizens of Mexico and Philippines are notoriously backlogged. and if he was over 21 years at the time his US Citizen father filed for him, he was not an immediate relative of a US citizen and as such, his wait time is even longer. Depending on the level of his education and job experience, you should consult with an immigration attorney who may fashion a faster alternative in the employment visa options in both the non-immigrant and immigrant categories.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2013 at 12:26 AM