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omila250

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Hi,
I am Latvian citizen, residing in Ireland for the last 5 years. My sister is US citizen, i have visited her once. The question is: is it possible to move and live in America? I know thats a long process, about 10 years waiting time, but i was wondering if there any chances to go to US as a visitor and then change status while applying and waiting? I will appreciate any good advises. Thanks.
 
Only if you have a dual intent work visa will you be able to spend any time in the US before your GC priority date permits you and her to continue the process.

You cannot shortcut the system and break into the very long line of people in similar situations. You just have to wait your turn - if the US immigration requirements do not change in the meantime.

Once she files, you no longer qualify for a B2 (visit) visa since you have demonstrated immigrant intent.

The faster way to a GC is through employer sponsorship. If you qualify for H1B or L1, look at that route.
 
omila250 said:
Hi,
I am Latvian citizen, residing in Ireland for the last 5 years. My sister is US citizen, i have visited her once. The question is: is it possible to move and live in America? I know thats a long process, about 10 years waiting time, but i was wondering if there any chances to go to US as a visitor and then change status while applying and waiting? I will appreciate any good advises. Thanks.
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It is not impossible to obtain a B tourist visa with an I-130 pending as a sibling exactly BECAUSE it will take so long. You just have to be clear that any visit is merely a visit. You could not file to adjust status once falling out of status and visitors only get a maximum of 6 months.
 
Thank you for your replies, really appreciate it. My sister is going to apply for GC for my mother first and as far as i know it is much faster to be approved than in my case. If my mother gets her GC for example in 1 year, could she apply for me as unmarried daughter over 21 y.o.? Whould that be a faster way?
 
Yes, your mother could file for you in the over-21 unmarried children category and that is a bit faster than the sibling category. However, it's still a multi-year wait, and you won't be able to move to the US to stay and wait during the processing, unless you qualify for a long-term visa like a work visa. And if you marry before your mother becomes a US citizen, the petition she filed for you will be voided. So you should have your sister file for you anyway, in addition to your mother filing for you.
 
oh i see, my mother has to become a US citizen first and then apply for me, i thought once she has her GC she can apply. Thank you.
 
You are currently unmarried, so she can apply for you when she has a GC. But if you marry before getting your own GC and before she becomes a citizen, the application will be voided because there is no category for married children of permanent residents.
 
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