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Brother is in the US on a tourist visa, can I file I-485?

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1 hour ago, Caluminante said:

Friend of mine is a US citizen and his brother (25) is visiting on B2 visa. He is wondering if he can file for adjustment of status for his brother now?

Only if I-130 is already approved and priority date is current.

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Did he file the I 130 nearly 20 years ago?

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2 minutes ago, Caluminante said:

I don’t think so. 

Then you have your answer

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4 minutes ago, Caluminante said:

I don’t think he ever filed immigrant. Or if he did it was probably not too long time ago because he hasn’t been a citizen for longer than 5 years.

Based on the current Visa Bulletin,  it will take at least 15 years if he files an I-130 for brother today.  

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And the brother can't wait it out in the US.  Best thing is for his brother to file for him, and his brother abides by the rules of his tourist visa and leaves.

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