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My wife has been in Usa for over a year now and I, US citizen, was wondering if at all possible if my wife's family members could somehow be sponsered to come to USA too. My wife has Green Card but is not a US citizen yet.
Thanks For All Your Help,
Hopeful and Joyful Always,
Shely and Carmine
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Your wife will not be able to sponsor any relative until she becomes a US citizen and only she can do it, you can not. She will be able to sponsor her parents relatively easy but siblings I believe take a long time, especially from the Phillipines
If I am wrong I am sure someone will be able to give you more insight into it
If I am wrong I am sure someone will be able to give you more insight into it
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_3111.html
Parents when she becomes a USC, Siblings another 23 years.
Parents when she becomes a USC, Siblings another 23 years.
QUOTE(munchkins @ Feb 5 2007, 10:37 AM) 
Your wife will not be able to sponsor any relative until she becomes a US citizen and only she can do it, you can not. She will be able to sponsor her parents relatively easy but siblings I believe take a long time, especially from the Phillipines
If I am wrong I am sure someone will be able to give you more insight into it
If I am wrong I am sure someone will be able to give you more insight into it
Hi! God's Blessings,
I'm sure you're probably right but wanted second opinion.
THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSS
CARMINE
QUOTE(munchkins @ Feb 5 2007, 07:37 AM)
Your wife will not be able to sponsor any relative until she becomes a US citizen and only she can do it, you can not. She will be able to sponsor her parents relatively easy but siblings I believe take a long time, especially from the Phillipines
If I am wrong I am sure someone will be able to give you more insight into it
If I am wrong I am sure someone will be able to give you more insight into it
Well, technically, GC holders can petition for spouses and unmarried children
But you're right - you have to wait to become a USC to sponsor parents and siblings.
You were very right on the long stay, in waiting for an approval on siblings.
I have a very good friend who applied for her brother from the Phil's. He died unfortunately after waiting 21 years. This is so sad, as his petition was approved at the end of 22 years.
She inquired if this was a norm, and unfortunately was told by the embassy that this was quite normal. Especially the Phil's it is basically half a life time in wait, due to the huge numbers who come here.Each year only so many Visas are granted to the Phil's as is with all countries. But in so many coming from the Phil's on other Visas, they are taken and used up, and others in wait for family members are often left behind for good. Sad state of affairs, but true. Many have brought up the subject in saying that it is the people who bring spouses and fiancees over that are to blame for siblings being left behind. We use up those Visa allotments and they are over looked. I guess there is reason to look on that thought as true, but I would never for a moment give up a lifetime of happiness over it and choose not to bring my wife here. Just a thought, for you. Best wishes to your family, and to hers, and hope she finds happiness where she can,and with you, and not have it over shadowed by guilt.
Please take care, and Best wishes .
R.L.S.
I have a very good friend who applied for her brother from the Phil's. He died unfortunately after waiting 21 years. This is so sad, as his petition was approved at the end of 22 years.
She inquired if this was a norm, and unfortunately was told by the embassy that this was quite normal. Especially the Phil's it is basically half a life time in wait, due to the huge numbers who come here.Each year only so many Visas are granted to the Phil's as is with all countries. But in so many coming from the Phil's on other Visas, they are taken and used up, and others in wait for family members are often left behind for good. Sad state of affairs, but true. Many have brought up the subject in saying that it is the people who bring spouses and fiancees over that are to blame for siblings being left behind. We use up those Visa allotments and they are over looked. I guess there is reason to look on that thought as true, but I would never for a moment give up a lifetime of happiness over it and choose not to bring my wife here. Just a thought, for you. Best wishes to your family, and to hers, and hope she finds happiness where she can,and with you, and not have it over shadowed by guilt.
Please take care, and Best wishes .
R.L.S.
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