The first step in getting permanent residence in the U.S. for your sibling is for you to file a petition on Form I-130, available for free download from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). See an immigration attorney immediately if your sibling is living in the U.S. unlawfully.
Can a U.S. Citizen sponsor a friend?
While you can’t petition for a friend’s immigrant visa or Green Card (only family members can do that), you can financially sponsor a friend’s immigration petition with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
How to get permanent resident status for your brother or sister?
If you are a U.S. citizen seeking permanent resident status for your brother or sister, and you were and/or your brother or sister was born out of wedlock, and you are related through your father and were legitimated, you must file the following with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: 1. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
How to bring your brother or sister to the US?
Bringing Siblings to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents To petition to bring your sibling (brother or sister) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age. Permanent residents may not petition to bring siblings to live permanently in the United States. Close All Open All
Can a brother or sister get an immigrant visa?
First, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must approve an immigrant visa petition that you file for your brother or sister. Second, the State Department must give your brother or sister an immigrant visa number, even if your brother or sister is already in the United States.
Can a green card holder bring their brother or sister to the US?
You do not need to file separate visa petitions for your brother’s or sister’s spouse or unmarried, minor children. Any child under 21 is considered a minor. If you are a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), you are not eligible to apply to bring your brother or sister to live and work permanently in the United States.
