Sister "aging out" under F-1 visa category?!

[Michael_88 6]

Hey Visa Journey!

My grandmother who is a U.S. citizen is in the process of filing a petition for my father under the F-1 family based category. My question is if she puts the petition in soon will my sister who has turned 19 this past January still be eligible to get her green card through my father's petition? On average how long does it take to get priority dates under the F-1 category? I'm asking because I've heard of people not "aging out" depending on when the petition was originally submitted. The main concern isn't so much my father but my sister getting the benefit to get her PR status through our dad. I would sponsor him but I'm a long ways from citizenship as I've just gotten my green card not to long ago. Answers would be great thanks!

[aleful 1,905]

hi

yes, the ageing out age is over 21

so when did your grandma file for him? was he divorced from your mom or when did he divorce your mom?

because the category F1 is for unmarried children of a USC

[Michael_88 6]

hi

yes, the ageing out age is over 21

so when did your grandma file for him? was he divorced from your mom or when did he divorce your mom?

because the category F1 is for unmarried children of a USC

My Grandmother hasn't put the petition in as yet and yes my parents have been divorced for 10 years to date. If she puts it in soon can my sister AOS her status with him?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

sorry, but no, the petition will take over 7 years, they're Canadians, right and they both are in Canada? they will have to stay in Canada during the process

as said the process to petition a child over 21 of a USC takes over 7 years of waiting, so definitely she will have aged out and when your dad comes to the US he will have to file for her and she will have to wait another 7 or 8 years,

so total 15 to 16 years of waiting

I thought that your dad was already at the NVC stage and that he would soon have his interview, but if she hasn't even filed for them, forget about it

[Unlockable 7,315]

Sorry, but your sister will have aged out. She will not be able to migrate when you father does.