How can I get my Mom's Sister here in US?

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Hi,

My mommy is asking me If I know how to bring my aunt (mom's sister) here in US. My mommy is filipina, she was born there in Philippines. She was petitioned by my brother who is in a military. Then she recently become a US Citizen. My aunt filed for a tourist visa to come here but was denied. So my mom wanted to know if there is any other way we can bring my aunt here. My mom is old, She's in the late 50's and my aunt is in the late 40's. Is there no hope for my aunt to come here? Just Curious if there is a way? Your response is much appreciated! Thank you! God bless!

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Your mom (now a USC) could petition for her sister but would be classified as family preference 4. But as an F4 the wait will be very long as they are processing Mar 1986 as of September 2008. So one would figure about 22 years based on today.

Edited August 14, 2008 by fwaguy

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If mother is a US citizen, she can file an I-130 for a sibling, but the resulting visa will take YEARS (currently 22 years) to get. US Citizens cannot file for Aunts or Uncles.

Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of United States citizens, and their spouses and children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age. (65,000)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1306.html

Family 4th PHILIPPINES 08MAR86

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_4328.html

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Hi,

My mommy is asking me If I know how to bring my aunt (mom's sister) here in US. My mommy is filipina, she was born there in Philippines. She was petitioned by my brother who is in a military. Then she recently become a US Citizen. My aunt filed for a tourist visa to come here but was denied. So my mom wanted to know if there is any other way we can bring my aunt here. My mom is old, She's in the late 50's and my aunt is in the late 40's. Is there no hope for my aunt to come here? Just Curious if there is a way? Your response is much appreciated! Thank you! God bless!

If I understand your situation correctly, there is good news, and bad news. Your mom as a US citizen can petition her sister. I-130 instructions:

1. If you are a U.S.citizen you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative.

You may file a Form I-130 for:

A. Your husband or wife;

B. Your unmarried child under age 21;

C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older;

D. Your married son or daughter of any age;

E. Your brother(s) or sister(s) (you must be age 21 or older);

F. Your mother or father (you must be age 21 or older).

The bad news is that the USCIS doesn't consider a Sister an Immediate Relative, therefore you have to wait for a visa to come available. This may be as much as ten years last I heard.

You can always try again for the Tourist Visa, but I think it's more donating money to the USCIS than practical...

Good Luck

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The bad news is that the USCIS doesn't consider a Sister an Immediate Relative, therefore you have to wait for a visa to come available. This may be as much as ten years last I heard.

Try 22 years, PI is over subscribed.

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The bad news is that the USCIS doesn't consider a Sister an Immediate Relative, therefore you have to wait for a visa to come available. This may be as much as ten years last I heard.

Try 22 years, PI is over subscribed.

I didn't realize I was so far behind the times! I had a lawyer tell me that just a few weeks ago, maybe it's not just me that's behind!

I guess my wifes sisters aren't coming anytime soon. I'm not marrying them off just to come here!

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Tnx for ur replies! WoW! 22 yrs!

that sucks!

i dnt know maybe we'll try her do the tourist again..

Tnx again!