Hello everyone,
Hope everyone is doing well. I'm about to be a US citizen and I will be applying for I-130 for my parents. My brother, who is turning 20 in January is in F1 visa and currently lives in the United States. Initially, I thought my brother would be included under my parents as a dependent when I applied for I-130 for them. However, it seems I need to file separately for him which would take years as per my understanding.
Based on some research, the best route is to apply for his I-130 after my parents' approval. But given that the initial process takes more than a year, he will be over 21 by then, which could lengthen the process significantly.
How can I best navigate this situation? Can I expedite my parents' case so they can petition for him as soon as they receive their Green Card?
We are also planning to consult a lawyer but I wanted to gather some insights beforehand. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!