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From the best of my research it seems like it is taking a long time. Has anyone had a recent experience with this?
QUOTE(kirk and Jenny @ Mar 14 2008, 01:56 PM) 
From the best of my research it seems like it is taking a long time. Has anyone had a recent experience with this?
One can't directly petition for niece or nephew.. USC can petition a slibling and minor children can be included as derivates. It takes 10-22 years (depends on country) for the process..
Just posted on this a few minutes ago in the same forum.
Only way is indirectly, Green-card holder naturalizes and becomes a citizen, and they file for the Niece or Nephew by filing for their sibling. Siblings take F-4 priority, which for PI takes 15-20 years to get a visa.
Other option that a member on another board indicated that works is for You to adopt the Niece or Nephew, and then file a petition for a son or daughter.
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Who May Not File This Form I-130?
8. A grandparent, grandchild, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, cousin, or in-law.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf8. A grandparent, grandchild, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, cousin, or in-law.
Only way is indirectly, Green-card holder naturalizes and becomes a citizen, and they file for the Niece or Nephew by filing for their sibling. Siblings take F-4 priority, which for PI takes 15-20 years to get a visa.
Other option that a member on another board indicated that works is for You to adopt the Niece or Nephew, and then file a petition for a son or daughter.
Thanks all;appreciate the help!
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