Question:
I am a US permanent resident who
can become a US citizen in 3 years
(hopefully). I like to bring my
brother (31 Y.O. , married) or niece
here to US to live. Anyway i can
help them with my immigration status?.
Answer:
In short, no. The long version is
as an LPR you can only sponsor your
spouse or child. However, as a citizen
you will be able to sponsor your
brother. He falls into the last
category of preference which by
some estimates is a 12 year wait.
I say again, twelve years to get
a green card. Here is a link: http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/services/residency/family.htm#anc...
Here is another link: http://travel.state.gov/visa_bulletin.html
Scroll down to the table for Priority
dates for family based immigrant
visas. The 4th category has Mar
8th, 1991.
That means
they are giving out visas to people
to applied before that date. Hence,
12 years. Since your citizenship
is 3 years away, your brother is
looking at a 15 year waiting period.
