How long to bring my brother to the US?

[glasgow-lad79 0]

I have lived in the US since 2006 (by way of marriage to my US citizen wife) and then attained US citizenship in January 2011. I miss my family back home in the UK and would like to bring my brother to live with me in the US. Can anyone give me any advice or information regarding how long a process I am looking at.

There are not enough work opportunities back in the UK for me and while I am living a successful life here in the US my feelings of loneliness and isolation are at time unbearable. It would be a dream to have someone here with me so that I feel like I have a little piece of home and familiarity here to keep me sane. Even if there was work I couldn't move back to the UK because my wife is pregnant and it would be too hurtful for us to take away what will be her parents' first grandson.

Please help.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It takes about 10 years for an visa number to be available for a sibling.

[aleful 1,905]

I have lived in the US since 2006 (by way of marriage to my US citizen wife) and then attained US citizenship in January 2011. I miss my family back home in the UK and would like to bring my brother to live with me in the US. Can anyone give me any advice or information regarding how long a process I am looking at.

There are not enough work opportunities back in the UK for me and while I am living a successful life here in the US my feelings of loneliness and isolation are at time unbearable. It would be a dream to have someone here with me so that I feel like I have a little piece of home and familiarity here to keep me sane. Even if there was work I couldn't move back to the UK because my wife is pregnant and it would be too hurtful for us to take away what will be her parents' first grandson.

Please help.

ditto, unfortunatly the wait is over 10 years. you can file the i130 for him or he can try some other type of visa, but he cannot stay ilegally in the country if he comes, sibling cannot adjust in the US.

[glasgow-lad79 0]

oh man

Any other routes/visas that could speed that up, 10 years or more is pretty brutal. Thanks for the replies!

[aleful 1,905]

oh man

Any other routes/visas that could speed that up, 10 years or more is pretty brutal. Thanks for the replies!

he could try to find an employer who would sponsor him.

[glasgow-lad79 0]

he could try to find an employer who would sponsor him.

He is a roadworks tar and asphalt layer, not sure if you mean he would need a specialized skill that is highly sought after in the US? Not sure his current line of work would get an employer sponsoring him. Is there any way I can pay a sum of money to the government to sponsor him?

[aleful 1,905]

He is a roadworks tar and asphalt layer, not sure if you mean he would need a specialized skill that is highly sought after in the US? Not sure his current line of work would get an employer sponsoring him. Is there any way I can pay a sum of money to the government to sponsor him?

nope, you can't sponsor him, the employer does. I agree, on not being a skilled worker. there are many unmeployed workers in the US that can do the same job.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

It's 5 months + 10-1/2 years for the U-kay, but 5 months + 23-1/2 years for the Philippines.

Brought into perspective, it's rather quick.

Some people complain that a US citizen cannot petition for a grandchild or nephew/nice. Is such a category would be created, the waiting time would be 20 to 40 years.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

He is a roadworks tar and asphalt layer, not sure if you mean he would need a specialized skill that is highly sought after in the US? Not sure his current line of work would get an employer sponsoring him. Is there any way I can pay a sum of money to the government to sponsor him?

The chances of him getting a work visa with that skill set is zero. There have been thousands of road workers laid off in the US because states are desperately short on money, so a lot of road maintenance is being postponed. Even if the states were flush with cash, it would still be nearly impossible to get a work visa for a road worker. The job doesn't require extensive knowledge, skill, or talent - there are plenty of Americans to do that sort of work.

If he had a substantial amount of money to invest in a business that will employ Americans then he might be able to get an investors visa. That usually requires hundreds of thousands of dollars.

You might consider introducing him to an American girl...

[glasgow-lad79 0]

The chances of him getting a work visa with that skill set is zero. There have been thousands of road workers laid off in the US because states are desperately short on money, so a lot of road maintenance is being postponed. Even if the states were flush with cash, it would still be nearly impossible to get a work visa for a road worker. The job doesn't require extensive knowledge, skill, or talent - there are plenty of Americans to do that sort of work.

If he had a substantial amount of money to invest in a business that will employ Americans then he might be able to get an investors visa. That usually requires hundreds of thousands of dollars.

You might consider introducing him to an American girl...

I think your last point might fast track things! haha, If only it where that easy to get him to meet someone over here. Anyway, worth a thought. Thanks for all the replies, It gives me some things to think about for sure. Much appreciated.