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Filed: Other Country: Haiti
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Hi!

This is the first time I am doing this and I don't know where to start. So I am trying to file citizenship for my older brother who has Polio from waist down. Here's the story:  We both were born in Haiti but I was adopted at a young age and he was not. I am a US citizen and he is not. I am trying to see what would be the fastest way to bring him to the states so I can care for him. Should I just dive in and get his citizen ship or apply for a visitor visa? Does anyone know how much this all with cost? Please help me so I don't mess up the paper work

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You can't apply for citizenship for him. That is not how it works. He has to apply for citizenship himself. And in order for him to become a citizen he has to be a permanent resident in the US for 5 years. And in order for him to be a permanent resident in the US you have to petition for him.

 

Unfortunately, the time it takes for you to petition him until he receives a visa will be close to 15 years. 

 

Also, he can't use a visitor visa to live here. That is visa fraud. 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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The Immigration cost is insignificant compared to the ongoing care cost.

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When a child is adopted before their 16th birthday, and receives an immigration benefit as a result of that adoption (such as being petitioned and obtaining a green card), they are considered the “child” of the adoptive parents. This means, the adopted child cannot petition for his or her biological parents or siblings, and they cannot receive any immigration benefit from them.

 

 If you obtained your green card because of an adoption, you cannot petition your biological parent, or your biological brothers or sisters.

Done with K1, AOS and ROC

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20 minutes ago, Merrytooth said:

When a child is adopted before their 16th birthday, and receives an immigration benefit as a result of that adoption (such as being petitioned and obtaining a green card), they are considered the “child” of the adoptive parents. This means, the adopted child cannot petition for his or her biological parents or siblings, and they cannot receive any immigration benefit from them.

 

 If you obtained your green card because of an adoption, you cannot petition your biological parent, or your biological brothers or sisters.

Interesting. I did not know this.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

 
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