Family-based Immigration

Petition for Siblings

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Petition for Siblings

If you’re a U.S. citizen and at least 21, you can petition your siblings to obtain a Family-Based Green Card and become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). However, green card holders (permanent residents) cannot sponsor their siblings.

Here’s how the process works:

Steps to Petition for Siblings

1. File Form I-130: The first step in a family-based petition for a sibling is to fill out form I-130 (Petition for alien relative) with USCIS. This form proves the qualifying relationship between you and your sibling.

2. Provide Supporting Documentation: You also need to include some more supporting documents with I-130.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Examples include a U.S. birth certificate, passport, or naturalization certificate.

Proof of Relationship:

For biological siblings: Birth certificate of you and your sibling showing at least one shared parent.

For adopted siblings: The adoption takes place before you both turn 16.

For step-siblings: Marriage certificates proving the parental marriage occurred before you turned 18.

3. Approval and Priority Category: Once USCIS approves the I-130 petition, your application will fall under the fourth preference category for family-sponsored immigration.

4. Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status

If Your Sibling is Outside the U.S.: Once a visa number is available, your sibling will proceed with consular processing. This includes submitting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC), completing a visa application, undergoing a medical exam, and attending an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

If Your Sibling is in the U.S.: If a visa number is available, your sibling can file Form I-485 to adjust their status to that of a permanent resident.

Why Choose a Family-Based Immigration Attorney?

Family sponsored immigration process can be complex. Legal assistance allows you to fill in the information correctly without unnecessary delays. if you’re applying for an immediate family immigration, the expert guidance simplifies the process.

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Petition for Siblings