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hi im a us citizen can i bring my sister and her husband and 2 kids to usa from india what is the process what forms to use and how long does is takes im in florida and if they can apply for visit visa during the process thanks 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,844

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It will take about 17 years, it seems.  F4 category applicants from India who were petitioned in 2005 are just now obtaining visa numbers.  You could file the I-130 now and just wait. 

They can apply for visitor visas, but they cannot enter the US via those visas and stay.

 

Visa Bulletin For September 2022 (state.gov)

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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arken Mentor

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You just file i130 for your sister and list her family members on that form. Then forget about it for a decade. Set an alarm/reminder 15 years from now. Then pray that the uscis takes at least 12-13 years or more to approve the i130. 
 

In the mean time they can apply for visit visas and if approved they can keep visiting the US time to time.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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On 8/19/2022 at 9:07 AM, arken said:

You just file i130 for your sister and list her family members on that form. Then forget about it for a decade. Set an alarm/reminder 15 years from now. Then pray that the uscis takes at least 12-13 years or more to approve the i130. 
 

In the mean time they can apply for visit visas and if approved they can keep visiting the US time to time.

Any idea what year are they currently processing?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,844

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39 minutes ago, prai said:

Any idea what year are they currently processing?

Check the visa bulletin.....as I posted above. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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