Evidence use to petition a brother in Thailand!

[Lis Xyooj 7]

Hello VJ members,

I am pretty new here and would like some guidance on getting my brother who lives in Thailand to the US. 

will I be able to sponsor my brother to the US if.. 1. We don’t have any proof of being brother, not that I know of.. only DNA test... 

 

We were separated when we were very little.  We have been in contact for about 6 years now.  I have gone to see him and his family 3 times.

 

My question is: besides a birth certificate, what other form of evidence can I use to support my case?

I’m not sure where to begin in terms of evidence because he has a different last name.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. 

Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Lis

[Lil bear 3,831]

3 minutes ago, Lis Xyooj said:

Hello VJ members,

I am pretty new here and would like some guidance on getting my brother who lives in Thailand to the US. 

will I be able to sponsor my brother to the US if.. 1. We don’t have any proof of being brother, not that I know of.. only DNA test... 

 

We were separated when we were very little.  We have been in contact for about 6 years now.  I have gone to see him and his family 3 times.

 

My question is: besides a birth certificate, what other form of evidence can I use to support my case?

I’m not sure where to begin in terms of evidence because he has a different last name.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. 

Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Lis

If you read the I 130 form and the accompany instructions 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

or will give you clear instructions about what is needed to demonstrate sibling relationship 

[Lis Xyooj 7]

Thank you.. and yes I did do a little research and the evidence says birth certificate of myself and the sibling.. which I don’t have..

[Going through 5,668]

22 minutes ago, Lis Xyooj said:

Thank you.. and yes I did do a little research and the evidence says birth certificate of myself and the sibling.. which I don’t have..

Can you get certified copies of the birth certificates from your/his home country?  

 

 

If not, read below:

 

8. What if an official document is not available?

 

In this situation, submit a statement from the appropriate civil authority certifying that the document or documents are not available. You must also submit secondary evidence, which may include one or more of the following records listed below.

 

A. Religious record: A copy of a document bearing the seal of the religious organization showing that the baptism, dedication, or comparable rite occurred within two months after birth, and showing the date and place of the child’s birth, date of the religious ceremony, and the names of the child’s parents.

B. School record: A letter from the authority (preferably the first school attended) showing the date of admission to the school, the child’s date of birth or age at that time, place of birth, and names of the parents.

C. Census record: State or Federal census records showing the names, place of birth, date of birth, or the age of the person listed.

D. If records like those described above are not available, then you may submit two or more written statements from individuals who were living at the time and who have personal knowledge of the event you are trying to prove, such as the date and place of birth, marriage, or death. The individuals making the written statements do not have to be U.S. citizens. Each written statement must contain the following information regarding the individual making the written statement: his or her full name, address, date and place of birth, full information concerning the event, and complete details explaining how the individual acquired personal knowledge of the event. Finally, each individual’s written statement must include the following declaration, “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on [date], [signature].”

 

 

 

 

Edited July 28, 2019 by Going through

[Lis Xyooj 7]

Thanks Going Through!!!

[Going through 5,668]

You're welcome----probably easier to check into getting copies of both birth certificates, though, if possible...

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

If all else fails records-wise then you can do a dna test.

 

Just so you are aware, because it does come as a surprise to many people, the typical time frame for sponsoring a sibling is currently 13-15 years.  If you need to do a dna test there may be further time involved as there is a specific process for this with respect to immigration issues (though who knows what the process for that will be in 15 years).

[Lis Xyooj 7]

Thanks SusieQQQ..  OMG.. didn’t realize that.. this sucks..

[Unlockable 7,306]

18 minutes ago, Lis Xyooj said:

Thanks SusieQQQ..  OMG.. didn’t realize that.. this sucks..

Yes, it comes to a shock to a lot of people who petition for siblings. And to add, the time may be closer to 20 years in the future. But at least you CAN petition for siblings. Most countries don't even allow someone to petition for siblings. I looked at the Laos government's immigration site and I don't see where there are visas for siblings.

 

The length of time sucks, but at least you have that option to bring your brother over for now.

Edited July 28, 2019 by Unlockable

[Going through 5,668]

53 minutes ago, Lis Xyooj said:

Thanks SusieQQQ..  OMG.. didn’t realize that.. this sucks..

Also, just to verify---you are a USC now, correct?  If not, that has to come first as LPRs cannot sponsor siblings.

Edited July 29, 2019 by Going through

[Lis Xyooj 7]

Unlockable, my brother lives in Thailand.

and Going through, yes I am USC...

 

thanks for the info.