Can an American family sponsor a foreigner?

Can a U.S. citizen sponsor a non-family member for immigration? Unfortunately, no, you can’t petition for a foreign national’s visa or green card if they aren’t a family member.

Can a U.S. citizen petition a sibling?

If you are a U.S. citizen, and at least 21 years old, you can petition for your siblings (brothers or sisters) to live in the United States as green card holders (lawful permanent residents). Siblings include children from at least one common parent. You do not necessarily need to be related to your sibling by blood.

Can a U.S. citizen bring a sibling?

How can I get my Brother or sister as a US citizen?

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 2.

Can a minor sibling of a US citizen apply for citizenship?

Minor siblings of US citizens who are living abroad with their parents, cannot be a part of their parents’ applications for legal residency in America. They are ineligible for follow-to-join benefits. To bring a sibling to the United States, a US citizen must file a separate Form I-130 for the sibling who he/she seeks to sponsor.

How can I bring my brother to USA with green card?

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 US citizens file separate immigrant petitions for their parents and siblings?

US citizens must file separate immigrant petitions for their parents and their siblings. At the same time, it must be remembered that the siblings do not belong to the immediate relative category, but to the family preference category.