Bringing family to the US

[Sarah B 26]

Hi,

The hubby has been hinting that he would like to help his older brother come to the US once he's a citizen (next year). I am on the fence about this because going through the adjustment process was tough enough (we've been here 2 years and it's just now feeling normal). I wanted to know how the rest of you had dealt with this issue and the outcomes?

Thanks!

[MGoBlue 0]

Hi,

The hubby has been hinting that he would like to help his older brother come to the US once he's a citizen (next year). I am on the fence about this because going through the adjustment process was tough enough (we've been here 2 years and it's just now feeling normal). I wanted to know how the rest of you had dealt with this issue and the outcomes?

Thanks!

It will be at least 12 years before his brother will get a immigrant visa to come here if your husband applies for him via his citizenship. You still have to pay the $ for the petition now though. The brother is better off applying for the Diversity Visa if eligible and it's free.

[aleful 1,905]

Hi,

The hubby has been hinting that he would like to help his older brother come to the US once he's a citizen (next year). I am on the fence about this because going through the adjustment process was tough enough (we've been here 2 years and it's just now feeling normal). I wanted to know how the rest of you had dealt with this issue and the outcomes?

Thanks!

ditto, the wait is over 10 years once he becomes a USC. Many things can happen.

[CKS_ALG 0]

If he is well established then... I guess. If not, obviously your husband will be financially supporting him it seems.