Can i bring my k1 fiances sister to the US

[DarrenRachel 5]

My K1 fiance has a much younger sister that is like a daughter to us. (12 y/o). We want her to come stay with us so she can get a better education. She is one of these kids that are starving for more education. Is there anything we can do to bring her to the US?

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Are you willing to pay the tuition for a private school? If yes, you may look into an F1

Are you looking to have the niece live in the US permanently? If yes then look into the requirements for your wife to petition for her.

good luck

[NikLR 13,220]

Yes but it will take a long time. Once your wife becomes a USC they can petition for her. It can take up to several years (12 or more.). Or as a USC she can petition her parents who in turn can petition for their daughter. 2nd route is quicker, about 6-7 years total. (Takes 3 after lpr status (up to about a year after marriage) to become a USC, about 1 year to petition parents, and them about 2 years ro petition a child.)

An F1 is also possible as mentioned for private schooling.

Edited March 27, 2016 by NLR

[Unlockable 7,306]

HI Darren.

An educational visa is doable but your SIL (or her family) would have to show that she currently has funds for private school tuition. You can start searching private schools in your city to get any idea for cost. Keep in mind that non-immigrants aren't supposed to attend public schools here.

The only other options is for your fiance to file for her AFTER she becomes a USC (3 - 5 years). Afterwards, it would be 7 - 15 years for your SIL to get a visa interview depending on your country.

As you can see the fastest route is the Educational Visa but again you will need to prove you have the funds for private school.

Edited March 27, 2016 by NuestraUnion