Steps to bring my Mum and younger brother here

[Lilmo 0]

Hello all, 

I recently became a US citizen. I wanna bring my mum and younger brother here. What are the steps? What should I do? 
Thanks,

[HRQX 4,145]

13 minutes ago, Lilmo said:

I wanna bring my mum and younger brother here.

How old is your brother? Note that IR-5 visa does not allow derivative beneficiaries.

[aaron2020 11,651]

23 minutes ago, Lilmo said:

Hello all, 

I recently became a US citizen. I wanna bring my mum and younger brother here. What are the steps? What should I do? 
Thanks,

You can petition for your mother.  It will take about 12-24 months for her to get an immigrant visa.  Derivative beneficiaries are not allowed when a USC petitions a parent, so only your mother will qualify for an immigrant visa.

You can file a separate petition for your brother.  It will take 15-20+ years for him to get an immigrant visa depending on which country he's from.

 

If your brother is single, then your mother can file for him when she becomes a green card holder.  How long it will take will depend on his age.

How old is your brother?  What country is he from?

[Lilmo 0]

He is 27

[aaron2020 11,651]

21 minutes ago, Lilmo said:

He is 27

What country?

[Lilmo 0]

Senegal, west Africa 

[aaron2020 11,651]

There is no way for your mother and brother to immigrate together.  

 

You can petition mom and it's 12-24 months for an immigration visa.  Derivative beneficiaries are not allowed.

 

You must file a separate petition for your brother.  It will be 15+ years for an immigration visa.

 

Once your mother becomes an LPR, she can file a separate petition for her unmarried son over age 21.  Currently, that is take 7 years for an immigration visa.  Your brother must stay single throughout the entire process.  Marriage at any point before he arrives in the US on an immigration visa will void his eligibility.