Sponsoring my adult unmarried son

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amnjj

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Hello everyone,

I'm a new immigrant to the United States. I have been sponsored by my brother (a U.S citizen). After waiting for 11 years, I finally was approved and was given the green card along with my spouse and children (under 21 years).
My other son, who is older than 21, didn't get the green card. So, I was browing the USCIS website and found that I can sponsor my unmarried son. The website states the following:
Second Preference: Spouses of lawful permanent residents, their unmarried children (under twenty-one), and the unmarried sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents.
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Now, I have two questions:
1) I'm new in the U.S. I don't have an income here or a credit history. However, I do have a good business back home and my brother have his business here. The question, can I show my ability to financially support my son by deposit a good amount of money into my US bank account ? or by showing them my home bank statements ? If neither of these two options is enough, can my brother who is a U.S citizen with good income help in this case (knowing that my brother is my sponsor).

2) My second question, if they approve my petition, what do you think the waiting time will be (estimation) knowing that I waited 11 years and my petition was categorized under Fourth Preference family visa. Is it possible that he'll wait for less time, and also, do you recommend that I wait until I get the citizenship then file a petition for him (he'll be a First preference then - adult son of US citizen).

Thanks in advance :)
 
1) at this point in time you don't need to show your finances. When the times comes (years from now), you will have your own income
2) about 8 years if you don't become a citizen. About 6 years if you become a citizen and upgrade his petition. If he marries before you become a citizen, his petition will be forfeited and you'll have to start all over again.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4384.html
 
I never understood this law.
If the son is married before the mother becomes citizen or after the mother becomes citizens what happens exactly?
 
Really? Thank you. wow...
I have a cousin in law who is married in his original country after his dad was naturalized and still kept a single status. Now he is schedule for an interview for the end of this month. Will this mean they will move him into category 3?
 
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