Filing for parents and brother & and his family

[Doanh M. 4]

Hi all,

I am a US citizen and I would like to file a petition to bring my parents, brother and his family to the United States.

I have a few questions before I start the process, and I am hoping someone can help me.

Do I have to file for my mother and father separately and pay the fee separately?

Also the same with my brother and his family, he has a wife and 2 sons. I read that for his children, they can be his "derivative" and I don't have to file for his children separately but as for his wife, do I need to file separately? If so she doesn't fall in the category as my sibling. How long does it take before my brother can possibly step his foot on US soil?

Many thanks ahead!

[JFH 12,191]

Yes, your parents are two separate petitions so two sets of forms and two sets of fees.

It will be about 15 years before your brother is approved. How old are his sons? If they reach 21 years of age during the wait they are no longer included on the petition.

They can visit during the process, subject to the usual rules for visitors.

Edited April 26, 2016 by JFH

[Doanh M. 4]

Hi, thank you for your response. Do you know about my brother's case? Do I have to file for him and his wife separately too?

Thanks!

[JFH 12,191]

For your brother, his wife and minor children are included on the I-130 for your brother.

[phd1974 17]

Hi all,

I am a US citizen and I would like to file a petition to bring my parents, brother and his family to the United States.

I have a few questions before I start the process, and I am hoping someone can help me.

Do I have to file for my mother and father separately and pay the fee separately?

Also the same with my brother and his family, he has a wife and 2 sons. I read that for his children, they can be his "derivative" and I don't have to file for his children separately but as for his wife, do I need to file separately? If so she doesn't fall in the category as my sibling. How long does it take before my brother can possibly step his foot on US soil?

Many thanks ahead!

Doubling up on the response you already received:

Yes, your mother and father would have 2 separate I-130 forms that you would need to file and pay separate fees.

The wait for brothers, sisters, etc is a long wait and his children will be close to or age out before the process for them start, unless they are extremely young ... like 1-2 years old. Even so, it would be close.

[phd1974 17]

As additional info:

Preference categories are grouped as follows:

• First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (adult means 21 or older.)
• Second Preference (2A): Spouses of green card holders, unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents
• Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents
• Third Preference: Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens
• Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

The lower the preference category, the longer the wait ... and brothers and sisters are part of the last category.

[heo luoi 206]

How long does Parents take?

[iamwhatiam80 92]

How long does Parents take?

8-12 months. depends on USCIS and Consulates Work load.