American parents and sisters applying for naturalization

Recently, I saw a controversial topic: when American citizens apply for green cards for their parents, can they bring their brothers and sisters with them? Some friends say yes, others say no, so what is the immigration regulations? Let Zhu Xiao interpret it for you. If this article is helpful to you, please share it with more friends!

Case sharing:

Mr. A was born in America and got an American passport. Now he has just turned 2 1 year-old and intends to apply for a green card for his parents, but he also has an 8-year-old sister at home who is a citizen of China. If I apply for a green card for my parents, can I also apply for my sister?

I believe many families are facing the same confusion. What should I do if my parents go out and my brother and sister can't immigrate with them and no one takes care of them? Is there any good solution?

Interpretation of immigrant knowledge;

1. The category of American citizens applying for green cards for their parents is IR5, which is two separate files, that is, when American citizens immigrate to their parents at the same time, they need to submit two immigration applications and two application fees. The application period is about 1 year and a half, and there is no schedule.

American citizens apply for green cards for their brothers and sisters. This category is called F4. When they submit IR5 for their parents, they can also apply for F4 for their brothers and sisters. However, there is a timetable for this category, which will take about 15 years.

Note: American citizens apply for green cards for their parents. When submitting IR5 immigration applications, children whose parents are underage cannot be used as accompanying applicants in the IR5 category. American citizens must submit another F4 immigration application for their minor siblings, but the timetable is about 15 years. Therefore, if you want to apply for younger brothers and sisters under 2 1 at the same time, this scheme is not recommended.

Solution:

1. After the parents have successfully obtained the green card, they shall submit the F2A application for their younger brothers and sisters under the age of 2/kloc-0 in the name of either parent. There is no schedule for this category, and the application period is about 2-3 years. Compared with American citizens applying for F4 as brothers and sisters, this scheme can save decades.

2. During the waiting period of 2-3 years, if you are worried that your brother and sister in China will be left unattended after their parents move to the United States, your brother and sister can choose to enter the United States on a non-immigrant visa and directly apply for I- 130+I-485 to transfer their identity in the United States. Of course, the premise is that you must apply for a valid non-immigrant visa in the United States to take such a plan.

In view of similar situations, we all recommend that all applicants choose the 1 scheme, because it is the fastest and safest scheme at present. At that time, their younger brothers and sisters can enroll in local public schools as green cards, and they can also save a lot of money for studying abroad.