Living in the US on a visa

[Tina0914 0]

Hi

 

i have a quick question.  I have a family member who is here on a tourist visa.  She’s a widow, her husband passed away here, she came to the funeral but is considering the possibility to stay.  She has a sister who’s a US citizens and is willing to apply for a green card for her.  She’s been told that based on the fact she’s already living in the States, having her sister filling for her through a special process will only take 2-3 years.  
 

the other option they’ve given her is to apply as a refugee.

 

which of these two options would any of you recommend?  Do you know about siblings application lasting less than 10 years?

 

 Thanks 

[Crazy Cat 41,893]

Deleted.  I misread the original post...Sorry..

Edited March 17, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Tina0914 0]

1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

She was misinformed.......

Thanks for your reply.  Can you elaborate a little further?

[Ontarkie 14,228]

~~Moved to Effects of Major Family Changes, from Off Topic as similar threads are discussed here.~~

[Ontarkie 14,228]

Check this link out if it can help. I do not know all about widow process so hopefully the link can help. 

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293551-change-of-status-as-widower/

[Tina0914 0]

20 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Check this link out if it can help. I do not know all about widow process so hopefully the link can help. 

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293551-change-of-status-as-widower/

Thank you.  The scenario is a little different because in the case discussed there the wife had already petitioned for the husband before she passed.  

[Villanelle 4,122]

28 minutes ago, Tina0914 said:

Thank you.  The scenario is a little different because in the case discussed there the wife had already petitioned for the husband before she passed.  

Doesnt matter. Please go to USCIS website and look for 360 widow process. She can apply providing she meets the requirements.  What country is she from? I ask because sibling sponsor immigration timeframes depend on what country you are from. Its based around what are called 'priority dates'- basically you can apply but they cant process it until the priority date becomes available. And they only give out so many per year- hence the 10yr avg wait. Most likely the attny was referring to her doing the 360 'special widow' process but to be clear the sister has no part in it.