newbie questions regarding sponsoring siblings

[long&kieu 1]

I looked at all of the guides, but couldn't get a definite answer...

So when petitioning for my bothers and sisters , do I do the I-130 form for them only??

What do we have to do for their spouses and children??

Thanks

[Jojo92122 1,924]

You file I-130 forms for your brothers and sisters. Their spouses and unmarried children under age 21 are included as derivative beneficiaries. Please be aware that some of your nephews and nieces will age out when they turn 21 years old and may not be able to immigrate with their parents. Their ages are considered at time of immigration. The process currently takes 13 years.

Edited November 4, 2016 by Jojo92122

[long&kieu 1]

awesome, thank you for the reply!!

so the birth certificates and such should be for my brothers and sisters only??

I don't have to included anyone else's information??

and if their children age out, they will have to turn around and process more paperwork correct??

do they have to be citizens to sponsor their children??

[Jojo92122 1,924]

For now, you only need your siblings' birth certificates. You list spouses and children in the biographical section for your siblings.

If the children age out, they will have to wait for their parents to immigrate. Once their parents have green cards, they can file for their unmarried children where the wait is currently 7 years. So, it could be 20 years for those children. Your siblings would have to be US citizens to petition for married children.

[long&kieu 1]

gotcha!!

thank you so much for your input!!