Brothers and sisters of American citizens immigrate.

The application procedures for American relatives to immigrate vary according to the location of relatives: one is the situation of overseas relatives, and the other is the situation of American relatives. In either case, American citizens or permanent residents need to submit immigration applications for them first. After the application is approved, relatives can obtain permanent resident status by applying for entry immigrant visas from American embassies and consulates abroad, or applying for adjustment of their status in China.

Situation: A relative is overseas.

If the relatives are overseas, the Immigration Bureau will transfer the case to the National Visa Center in the State Council after approving the immigration application submitted by American citizens or permanent residents. After the trial is completed at the National Visa Center, if the relative is not subject to the US immigration quota, or the case has been scheduled despite the quota, the case will be transferred to the US embassy or consulate in the country or region where the relative is located, and the embassy or consulate will arrange a visa interview. After the interview, relatives can enter the United States as permanent residents.

Situation 2: Relatives in the United States

If relatives have entered the United States through other visas and their status is valid, they should submit an application for changing their status to the China Immigration Bureau. If the relative is not limited by the quota, his application for change of identity can be submitted together with the immigration application submitted by American citizens or permanent residents. In practice, immigration authorities often examine and approve immigration applications and change of identity applications at the same time, instead of examining and approving immigration applications first and then changing of identity applications. If relatives are subject to quota restrictions, the application for change of identity can only be submitted after the scheduled date. It should be noted that once arranged, you can submit an application for changing your status regardless of whether your immigration application has been approved or is still under trial. If a relative has entered the United States illegally or overstayed, he should consult a professional immigration lawyer when applying for a change of status.