Steps to getting my K1 fiance's sister to be able to come and live in USA

[LoveinUganda 20]

Good afternoon,

My fiance was just approved for K1 visa and we are heading to America tomorrow I am currently in her country as I traveled with her to be with her during the interview and medical. My fiance and her sister are extremely close and it would mean everything to all three of us if it were possible getting her to be able to come and live in the USA once we are settled. Is this a possibility? Roughly how long does it take the country is Uganda

Do I have to wait over three years to start to apply for her sister or can my fiance start applying as soon as she gets her green card which if I understand correctly is a few months after marriage as soon as she applies for Adjustment of status

Thank you

[san diego 407]

Yes. Your fiancee will need to:

1) Become US citizen (about 9 months to get GC after marriage plus 3 years plus another 6-7 months to obtain citizenship)

2) Apply for her sister. Siblings take about 15-20 years to get it approved.

Essentially, from the moment you submit your AoS package to sister arrival you are looking at 19-23 years

Edited March 21, 2016 by san diego

[Unlockable 7,306]

It is possible but it will require a long wait. In some countries it is over 20 years. There is no way that your sister-in-law will have a visa in the next few years.

In the mean time focus on bringing your fiance here and starting a family. In a few years your fiance will be eligible for citizenship. then she can start the process for her sister.

Congrats and good luck to you.

[LoveinUganda 20]

Does it make any difference that my fiance has a brother who just was allowed into the usa after many years of waiting as a refugee in congo? When he had filled out all his paperwork in the very start he had listed my fiances sister as his sister as well...will that speed anything up or help ?

[Unlockable 7,306]

Nope.

[san diego 407]

I agree focus on getting your fiance here first.

Edited March 21, 2016 by san diego

[KASH2011 382]

Congrats!

[Andrea&Henry 311]

In reality it won't... Just the fact your fiance got her visa, it's miracle itself due to everybody knows that african and middle east countries have a high rates of denials. Your future sister in law may apply as a refugee but that has nothing to do with your fiances immigration journey. It's something she needs to apply for herself.

As a greencard holder, your fiance cannot apply for her sister but she sure can once she becomes in an USC in 3-4 years from now. The thing is that applying for siblings take up to 12-15 years and it depends on the country too. I read a case and to the date, they were processing cases from 2002 last year.

I honestly understand her...I came here on a k1 visa in 2012 leaving my family behind. I'm now waiting for my citizenship interview and to be truly honest I don't see myself applying for my family cause that means living my siblings behind. So it doesn't make any sense.

Focus right now on brigining your bride, marry her and start your life together

Edited March 22, 2016 by Andrea&Henry

[abhi_meli 150]

You should thank god that your fiance got the visa.Forget about his sister....If it would mean so much for all three of you then move to your fiance's country and live there happily with sister in law and other family members.

[Cathi 5,616]

In reality it won't... Just the fact your fiance got her visa, it's miracle itself due to everybody knows that african and middle east countries have a high rates of denials. Your future sister in law may apply as a refugee but that has nothing to do with your fiances immigration journey. It's something she needs to apply for herself.

As a greencard holder, your fiance cannot apply for her sister but she sure can once she becomes in an USC in 3-4 years from now. The thing is that applying for siblings take up to 12-15 years and it depends on the country too. I read a case and to the date, they were processing cases from 2002 last year.

I honestly understand her...I came here on a k1 visa in 2012 leaving my family behind. I'm now waiting for my citizenship interview and to be truly honest I don't see myself applying for my family cause that means living my siblings behind. So it doesn't make any sense.

Focus right now on brigining your bride, marry her and start your life together

Middle Eastern countries do not have a high rate of denial.

[Boiler 43,596]

This is really something that should have been considered when deciding who goes in which direction.

Bit late now.

[Alaska2012 462]

Do you have a friend you can introduce her to?

[Meg&Andrew 297]

Middle Eastern countries do not have a high rate of denial.

I was about to ask. I'm currently in the process of the k1 and my fiancé lives in the Middle East. I've never heard they had a high rate of denials. Thanks for the response.

[Webdevman 93]

I was about to ask. I'm currently in the process of the k1 and my fiancé lives in the Middle East. I've never heard they had a high rate of denials. Thanks for the response.

I think it is a few certain high risk countries in Asia and Africa that are being highly scrutinized.

[Penny Pincher 11]

For Tourist Visa:

Visa applicant must demonstrate that they have strong ties in their home countries during their non-immigrant visa interviews. They need to prove that they cannot stay in America and that they have compelling reasons to return to their home countries.

I think it is a few certain high risk countries in Asia and Africa that are being highly scrutinized.

I agree, most overseas workers are from Asia and Africa.