Father and under 18 years old son immigrate to the U.S.. as the same time?

[vndenmy 0]

Hi visa journey fans:

I am a U.S. citizen and I have petitioned my father to immigrate to the U.S. since 9/2012, by September this year I am expecting him to have an interview in Vietnam. My question is my father has a son whom is my blood brother under 18 years old can he come to the U.S. with him at the same time? I have not done any paper work for my brother, should I file now or wait until my father comes and sponsors him later? I do not want to leave him alone by himself in Vietnam. Do I have to file the paper work separately or can my father just bring my brother to the interview with him? Thank you for reading this and I am looking forward for any advices. Thank again.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

There are no derivatives in parent's petitions. Siblings are filed separately.

Hence your brother cannot come together to US with your father at the same time.

As soon as your father gets his green card, he can file i-130 for your brother.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=51ea3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=51ea3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

You can also file for your brother but the wait is over 10 years depending on the country of origin.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi visa journey fans:

I am a U.S. citizen and I have petitioned my father to immigrate to the U.S. since 9/2012, by September this year I am expecting him to have an interview in Vietnam.

My question is my father has a son whom is my blood brother under 18 years old can he come to the U.S. with him at the same time? No. When a US citizen petitions a parent, only the parent can get a visa. No one else can come with your father.

I have not done any paper work for my brother, should I file now or wait until my father comes and sponsors him later? The quickest way for your brother under age 18 is for your father to petition him once your father becomes a green card holder. Since your brother is under 18, he will be in the F2a category where it takes about 2-3 years for an immigration visa.

I do not want to leave him alone by himself in Vietnam. You have no choice but to leave him in Vietnam if you want your father to immigrate now. Otherwise, you can file a petition for your brother. It will take 12 years. When his case is ready, you can petition for your father. This is the only way they can both immigrate at the same time.

Do I have to file the paper work separately or can my father just bring my brother to the interview with him? You or/and your father can file separately for your brother. Your brother has nothing to do with your father's case. There is no need for him to go to the interview. In fact, your brother will not even be allowed into the US consulate.

Thank you for reading this and I am looking forward for any advices. Thank again.

[vndenmy 0]

Thank you so much for your replies. You guy are super wonderful, and helpful. Thanks again!

[Visa Grant 78]

The New Comprehensive Immigration Bill which has been passed in the Senate and awaiting the clearance from the House will help you. If the Bill is passed into the Law, then if you petition your parent and his derivate beneficiary(Your Brother) can immigrate together..

Good Luck..