You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Timeline for I-130 Relative Petition for Siblings
- Thread starter Patelbro
- Start date
----------------------You can file I-130 for your Brother ( you will need Copy of his Birth certificate with same name of your Father or Mother on his birth certificate) and if the brother is married then copy of Marriage certificate, his spouse Birth certificate, his children birth certificate will be required in future. You may have to list the names and other info of his spouse, children on I-130.I became a US Citizen recently and I am thinking of submitting I-130 relative petitions for my brother and sister in India. Has anybody any idea how long it will take? Thanks in advance.
**Same for your Sister( you need separate I-130 for her )
It may take 10-12 years(from the date I-130 reach USCIS) to get Immigrant visa from US consulate in India.
** if YOU move you need to update your address for Pending I-130 petitions so that they can send documents to you if they need any missing document)
**** As the Forth Preference takes long time many don't prefer to immigrate to US when Visa becomes available. The person who is 30 years now will be about 40-42 years at the time of Immigration to US. Old persons from Gujarat still immigrate even if they are 50+ and then wait for US citizenship so that they can file for daughter or son.They work in Indian Stores, Motels or look after Kids.
##### Once you file I-130 for Brother or Sister then Brother or Sister will not get Visitor visa for US.
Last edited by a moderator:
ginnu;2238415[B said:It may take 10-12 years(from the date I-130 reach USCIS) to get Immigrant visa from US consulate in India.[/B] Once you file I-130 for Brother or Sister then Brother or Sister will not get Visitor visa for US.
Ginnu,
Is this the current time line? Is there a ways to bring only the niece and nephew directly without applying for brother or sister? Do I have to maintain the residency in US till the process gets completed?
TheRealCanadian
Volunteer Moderator
Is there a ways to bring only the niece and nephew directly without applying for brother or sister?
No.