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Not sure if I am posting this in the right area.  However,  I have a friend in California that has a wife from Mexico and he filed a petition for her sister about six years ago.  He was told that the waiting period is about 19 years.  He wants to know what the wait time is for a US citizen to bring a sibling from Mexico. Does anyone have information on this?  Thank you. 

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Around 23-24 years.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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SteveInBostonI130   3,468

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41 minutes ago, craigofri said:

Not sure if I am posting this in the right area.  However,  I have a friend in California that has a wife from Mexico and he filed a petition for her sister about six years ago.  He was told that the waiting period is about 19 years.  He wants to know what the wait time is for a US citizen to bring a sibling from Mexico. Does anyone have information on this?  Thank you. 

I assume you meant he helped his wife petition for her sister?

 

Mexico has one of the longest waiting times for immediate relative visas, unfortunately.  As of this month (May 2021), they are processing F4 visas from 08AUG98.  Almost 23 yr wait.

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craigofri   6

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4 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

I assume you meant he helped his wife petition for her sister?

 

Mexico has one of the longest waiting times for immediate relative visas, unfortunately.  As of this month (May 2021), they are processing F4 visas from 08AUG98.  Almost 23 yr wait.

Yes,  helping his wife.  Wow,  I thought waiting for my K1 was difficult!  Thank you for the information.  I appreciate it. 

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46 minutes ago, craigofri said:

Yes,  helping his wife.  Wow,  I thought waiting for my K1 was difficult!  Thank you for the information.  I appreciate it. 

I don't it is even possible to petition siblings at all  in most countries.

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37 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I don't it is even possible to petition siblings at all  in most countries.

Pretty sure you can not in Mexico, there are a few but think US is the only first world country.

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