Sponsoring a cousin

[zhulin 0]

My husband is a permanant resident and I am a US citizen. He would like to bring his 22 year old cousin here to live and work from China. What type of visa should he apply for? Do we have a better chance of waiting 2 years until my husband gets his citizenship, or can I sponsor the cousin?

Any advice is appreciated.

[carslo 0]

Hi,

I may be wrong, but unless his cousin is qualified for a work visa I do not think either of you can be a sponsor. When he becomes an American citizen he can sponsor his parents which is not a tremendous wait, and/or his siblings which is about a 14 year wait. However, cousins are not part of the "immigration family."

Sorry

Edited January 6, 2007 by carslo

[zhulin 0]

Thanks for your reply. If we can't sponsor him on the family visa, what other types of visas are available for him and what are his chances? Does he have much chance of getting a tourist visa?

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Thanks for your reply. If we can't sponsor him on the family visa, what other types of visas are available for him and what are his chances? Does he have much chance of getting a tourist visa?

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All depends, as does a B. I thought you said he wanted to immigrate not visit?

[Joey559 1]

Thanks for your reply. If we can't sponsor him on the family visa, what other types of visas are available for him and what are his chances? Does he have much chance of getting a tourist visa?

Tourist wouldn't do it that's just to VISIT. He can't come over perm. on a tourist visa.

[zhulin 0]

Thanks for everyone's reply, yes I understand what a tourist visa is for.