CAN COUSINS STAND AS FAMILY MEMBERS IN THIS TYPE OF VISA

[Ogare 0]

Good day All,

I actually have the intentions of relocating to the US but I only got cousins,Aunties and Uncles over there...Can they stand as a family member in facilitating my immigration processes and if not,which type of visa will be needed?..thanks..

[LionessDeon 2,060]

No.

 

Research on your part is warranted to make your own decision on what will work best for you.  

http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/  - This tab list all the types of visas and their requirements.

 

 

[Ogare 0]

29 minutes ago, LionessDeon said:

No.

 

Research on your part is warranted to make your own decision on what will work best for you.  

http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/  - This tab list all the types of visas and their requirements.

 

 

Alright dear...thanks

[Pavel1982 104]

On 12/20/2017 at 5:34 AM, Ogare said:

Good day All,

I actually have the intentions of relocating to the US but I only got cousins,Aunties and Uncles over there...Can they stand as a family member in facilitating my immigration processes and if not,which type of visa will be needed?..thanks..

Your aunt or uncle can apply for your parent (whomever is your mom's or dad's  relative(brother or sister)). Then your parent can apply for you and that time varies (depend on whether you are under 21 or single or married)

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

17 hours ago, Pavel1982 said:

Your aunt or uncle can apply for your parent (whomever is your mom's or dad's  relative(brother or sister)). Then your parent can apply for you and that time varies (depend on whether you are under 21 or single or married)

That’s a pretty long process, even assuming the parent will do it. 13-15 years (or longer?) for the parent’s F4  petition to become current. If the kid (who unless is now asking at the tender age of 6 or 8 will surely be over 21) is married by then (likely given that length of time?) needs the parent to be a citizen so that’s another 5 years minimum. All in all you’re probably looking at close to 20 years just before they can petition for the kid and then!!! Another what 13 years for the F3 petition to become current ....and that’s assuming not only that the parent is alive, willing to immigrate and then able to sponsor, but that the laws allowing this chain immigration are still in place which many (regardless of political leaning) think is unlikely. 

 

So in sum: yes it can be done this way, if OP has about 35 years to patiently wait. 

Edited December 31, 2017 by SusieQQQ

[Boiler 45,657]

Assuming laws do not change.

[CEE53147 559]

A green card through employment is your best option.  Read about H-1B and L-1 visas.

[Umka36 781]

Marriage to a US citizen is quicker if that’s an option to the OP. I’m not condoning US citizen spouse shopping.

[CEE53147 559]

12 hours ago, Umka36 said:

Marriage to a US citizen is quicker if that’s an option to the OP. I’m not condoning US citizen spouse shopping.

 

Then do not mention it.  I am amazed at the number of people advocating marriage for a green card.  US citizens deserve better than the be used for an immigration benefit.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

24 minutes ago, CEE53147 said:

 

Then do not mention it.  I am amazed at the number of people advocating marriage for a green card.  US citizens deserve better than the be used for an immigration benefit.

Indeed. Presumably if it was “an option” as the message you responded to couched the phrase, the OP would already be well aware of its relative merits.

Edited January 1, 2018 by SusieQQQ

[Umka36 781]

35 minutes ago, CEE53147 said:

 

Then do not mention it.  I am amazed at the number of people advocating marriage for a green card.  US citizens deserve better than the be used for an immigration benefit.

Report me if you think what I’m saying is against the TOS. Marriage to a US citizen is the quickest route which is a true statement, and the reality is people marry for various reasons. I’m not blind to think it’s only about “love” for everyone, as that alone isn’t enough for most marriages to last.

 

It would also would be foolish if anyone marries right away without knowing the other person both petitioner/beneficiary, but that’s not my call to make. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

10 hours ago, Umka36 said:

 I’m not blind to think it’s only about “love” for everyone, as that alone isn’t enough for most marriages to last.

 

Generally longer than the 3-years-to-citizenship a green card marriage lasts though, with no implications for fraud or entry bans for the spouses.