If you are a U.S. citizen, and at least 21 years old, you can petition for your siblings (brothers or sisters) to live in the United States as green card holders (lawful permanent residents). Siblings include children from at least one common parent. You do not necessarily need to be related to your sibling by blood.

How long does it take for a sibling to get a green card?

This usually takes somewhere between 2 to 5 years. But the waiting time may further extend in some cases. You may be asked to wait until the priority date and the visa bulletin dates become current.

Can I get a green card if my mom has one?

You may qualify for a green card through relatives if you fall into one of the following categories: immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. preference relative of a U.S. citizen or green card holder, or. accompanying relative of someone in a preference category.

Can I sponsor my niece for a green card?

As a general rule, it is impossible to obtain U.S. green cards for one’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and more extended relations – unless you can create a chain of relationships so that a more immediate family member can petition for them.

Can Green Card holders get their parents?

No, a Green Card holder cannot apply for a Green Card for their parents. Only U.S. citizens who are 21 years and older can apply for permanent residence for their parents. To learn more about who can sponsor their parents, check out USCIS’s article about applying for Parent Green Cards.

Can cousins apply for Green Card?

Many extended family members — cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandparents — do not qualify. They may apply for a green card only if they, too, have a closer relative who is a U.S. citizen or current green card holder (or qualify for one of the other types of green cards below).

What to do when a relative becomes a permanent resident?

If your relative is already in the United States legally, he or she may apply to adjust status to become a permanent resident after a visa number becomes available using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Who is an immediate relative of a u.s.citizen?

You are an immediate relative if you are: The spouse of a U.S. citizen; The unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen; or. The parent of a U.S. citizen (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older).

How to apply for a green card as a family preference immigrant?

If you are the named beneficiary of a Form I-130, you are called the principal applicant. As the principal applicant, you should submit the following documentation and evidence to apply for a Green Card as a family preference immigrant who is already in the United States:

Are there any visas for immediate relatives of an US citizen?

Immigrant visas for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are unlimited, so the visas are always available. Form I-485 Supplement A, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245 (i) ( if applicable ).