Can my sister fix my papers? if she's a citizen?
My 8 year old self, my parents and my older sister moved to america in 2003, we went with "green passports".. visa and immigration came to my door steps in 2004 after the 6 month visa has ended and they took my dad away, the rest of us werent home at the time anway we learned about it and moved out.. after my dad came out of jail or where ever they took him to, he told us he signed some papers that said you had to leave the country in 2007 he left back to morocco with my 2 year old sister after that we were moving place to place.. trying to make sense of it all, i was getting introuble with the law, i stole phones this and that minor things, had my mugshot & finger prints taken and had to go to court etc.. this was around the beginning of 2009 i was 13 at the time my mom had enough and took me back to morocco in july of 2009, without finishing with the court trouble my sister stayed cuz she was pregnant.. and in 2010 idk exactly how but she got a green card or whatever and is getting her citizenship in 2015 my question is, can she do anythign for me? can she bring me back and fix my papers? if so how?? i have been in morocco for 4 and a half years now and i am 18 and 129 days old
Here are the current waiting times for the different family sponsored immigration categories: Visa Bulletin For December 2017For brothers and sisters of US citizens, we are currently processing green card applications filed in June of 2004. That��s about 14 years from start to green card.Let’s go through the different scenarios that involve your mom:Green card applications for parents of adult US citizens (aged 21+) can be processed immediately. Let’s say it would take about one year from start to finish. At this point there’s a bunch of cases.If you are under 21, then you could become a US permanent resident immediately with your mom.If you are 21+ years old and unmarried, your mother could sponsor you while she is a US permanent resident in the F2B cateory. We are currently processing applications from November 2010. Please keep in mind that your mom would have to maintain her US permanent resident status until your application is approved.If you are 21+ years old and married, your mother would have to obtain US citizenship first to sponsor you. That takes about 6 years (5 years to qualify for naturalization, 1 year for the actual naturalization process). Then she could sponsor you in the F3 category, where we are currently processing applications from September 2003.Alternatively, once your mom is a US citizen, she could sponsor you in the F1 category if you are still unmarried. We are currently processing applications from February 2011.In summary:Going through your mom could take anywhere from 1 year (if you are under 21) to upwards of 20 years (if you are older than 21 and married).Pick your poison.Also, all of the above assumed that your US citizen brother is at least 21. If he is younger than that, he can’t sponsor anybody.
This falls under family GC category and if the parents have defined income level where they can meet the requirements to sponsor someone, there is a chance. It would be a right step to check with your Attorney to validate if the sponsorship can be put forward and what are the merits.
My twin brother died...?
I don't have a twin; however, I am no stranger to loved ones dying. My grandfather died from a slow-progressing disease (Lou Gehrig's disease) when I was 11. a classmate committed suicide the year we graduated h.s. A close friend died 2 years later (freak heart attack at college, 21; I am good friends with his sister); my only father figure died a year after that; one of my best friends died a year later, suddenly, he was 37; I am good friends with his spouse. And one of my h.s. friends has been dying of cancer for about 4 yrs now. The only thing to do is grieve; get it out; writing, music, crying, talking, sharing time w/ other people who were close. If you can't handle the pain with your parents, get together with your brother's friends. You have to find your sanity, your peace. I don't know if it's possible with a twin; that's like losing a part of yourself: like your spouse or child. It's not your fault; he knew that you loved him. Some people are so unhappy that they don't see recovery. The pain is too intense to carry on. It doesn't mean he didn't love you. I was in the hospital the day before my friend died. I was in the hospital with his spouse the minute his soul left his body. It was the first time in my life that I was depressed. I never thought we all could be happy again. But, slowly, we did. The next Friday, just like always, we met at my house for our weekly party. It was sad, it was comforting. It's been 3 and a half years. It took a long time. I think about him every day. I am mostly happy when I think about him & the fun times. I get very sad on the anniversary of his death. My older sister's best friend died this past spring, just 2 days after the anniversary. It was very difficult, but she came to me for comfort. Not much you can do, but say, "she knows you love her". Eventually--you will be able to be happy again. Your brother knew that you loved him. You do not need to feel guilty for enjoying your life.
I am not a lawyer and this does not constitute a legal advice.(This answer is for individuals who are citizens of the United States)Alright good question, It depends on your situation but here are the fees taken straight fromThe cost of I-130 is $420The cost of DS-260 is $325The cost of I-485 is $985 + $85Now, Your parents and your sibling falls under different categories:Your parent can get a LPR status almost instantaneously after I-130, DS-260 and I-485 is approved.However, your sibling needs to get the I-130 filed first then wait for their priority date. (Mind you, they are currently working on sibling applications that were filed in 1994 to 2004.) Then they can file the rest of the application.Of course, you will need other stuff like medical, flight, passport and etc. So it actually depends on the case by case.Here are the links you may need:Green Card for a Family Member of a U.S. CitizenGreen Card for an Immediate Relative of a U.S. CitizenFamily-based Immigrant VisasFees for Visa ServicesVisa Bulletin For October 2016Now for LPRs,You can not bring over your parents or you siblings. Green Card for a Family Member of a Permanent ResidentI hope this answered your questionThanks for the A2AThanks for reading
I Understand file in means apply for your permanent residence application (I-130).If she is citizen of the US she can definitely qualify mainly based on 2 conditions. 1. She must be older than 21 year old.2. She must show that she can support you at 125% above of mandated poverty level.Time required for the process- If you are less than 18 year old, approval may be much faster. Also the approval is based on the country of your birth. Country like India have people waiting in a queue for 8–10 years and you have to wait in the same queue till you get your Chance. Country like Nepal you will get your green card within a year. Check how much is wait time for your country.Try to hire an Immigration attorney who will help you in the process. This answer is not a legal advice, It is purely based on my experience.Good luck with the Green card process.
You would need to look at the visa bulletin which can be found online here, as it changes month to month. As of right now they are only processing I-130s that were filed for siblings in May 2004, if current processing times hold (which they will most likely not) the visa would not be available for another 13 years.Best of luck!
Assuming that there are no problems with your parents’ backgrounds (no criminal offenses, contagious diseases, or involvement in matters related to national security), the process has, in recent years at least, typically taken somewhere between 10 and 20 months. However, the current turmoil over immigration within the Trump Administration has created a chaotic situation at USCIS and that has resulted in a dramatic slowing of virtually all immigration processing; thus, at this time it is quite impossible to offer a realistic prediction of how long one should expect to wait to have a petition for the immigration of an immediate relative processed. Given recent trends, two to three years is likely a reasonable estimate.
I would highly recommend not petitioning for your sister. The reason being current wait time for adult US citizen’s siblings is around 13 years and each year the wait gets longer. If you file now do not be surprised if it takes about 20 years. This is because there is a limit on this visa and many people qualify.You will likely be better off if you file for your parents and they can petition for her after getting residency. You do not say how your sister is. For this to work she would have to be unmarried.The best option for her would be through the employment based route. If she finds an employer to file for her greencard she would get it faster.Alternatively, she count try to join the military under MAVNI program. She would have to be in the US for 2 years to qualify.Do not rush to file a petition for your sister. She sill likely be denied any future nonimmigrant visa after petitioning for an immigrant visa effectively barring her from the US for 20 years.I am an immigrant and have lots of other immigrant friends and have compiled large amounts of knowledge about US immigration law. I feel confident the answer I gave you is correct, however as always I am not a lawyer. Please see a competent immigration attorney before you take any action.