Bringing siblings to USA

[hayam 8]

My friend had filed I-130 for both her brothers. Case has been approved and sent to NVC, she is waiting for fee to show online so that she can pay them and finish the process.
Her question is that both her brothers got married so she wants to know if she needs to update their marital status or not. If yes how and when.

Also it is ok to not say anything because brothers wanted to come in first to get adjusted here then bring their spouses afterwards.

I’m hoping that someone went through the same situation and what did you do?

[Golden Gate 530]

I am just curious how long they said it would be before the brothers would actually get a visa.  Did they give you any idea?

[hayam 8]

They were approved like 09/2020 and case at NVC and still can’t pay the fee because they still haven’t post it online because of COVID numbers of visas given are very limited.

[Crazy Cat 39,191]

I believe it is currently taking about 15 years for visas to become available for siblings.

Edited January 25, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[arken 4,197]

10 minutes ago, hayam said:

because of COVID numbers of visas given are very limited.

Them not being able to start NVC steps has nothing to do with COVID. What's their PD on i130? Once NVC portal opens for them, their marriage can be updated in DS260.

Edited January 25, 2022 by arken

[hayam 8]

3 minutes ago, arken said:

Them not being able to start NVC steps has nothing to do with COVID. What's their PD on i130?

When case was approved on 09/2020 she told me it has been 8 years since she filed for her siblings.

by the way my mom filed fir my brother on 01/2017 and his case was approved 01/2021 and still at NVC as well waiting to finish the process. Does it mean it is going to take longer. I see my questions haven’t been answered. Do we need to update status from single to married or no. If yes how because NVC are no longer answering calls.

[Golden Gate 530]

It looks like arken answered your question:  "Once NVC portal opens for them, their marriage can be updated in DS260." 

[Chancy 6,233]

1 minute ago, hayam said:

Does it mean it is going to take longer. I see my questions haven’t been answered.

 

As others have said, currently it takes 15 years for F4 visa number to be available.  So your friend's brothers will need to wait around 7 more years for their NVC accounts to be activated.  Your brother, around 10 more years.  As of Jan 2022, only those with petitions filed before Oct 2007 may proceed to the NVC stage of the F4 visa process.  You may check for yourself here -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html

 

@arken already answered your question.  Update the marriage information on the DS-260 form, when their accounts are activated by NVC.

 

[hayam 8]

11 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

As others have said, currently it takes 15 years for F4 visa number to be available.  So your friend's brothers will need to wait around 7 more years for their NVC accounts to be activated.  Your brother, around 10 more years.  As of Jan 2022, only those with petitions filed before Oct 2007 may proceed to the NVC stage of the F4 visa process.  You may check for yourself here -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html

 

@arken already answered your question.  Update the marriage information on the DS-260 form, when their accounts are activated by NVC.

 

Thanks for your answer. He didn’t answer me at first but instead he asked me of PD of I-130 after I answered him he edited his answer that’s why. But it looks like the process it is really long I thought it depends on the country filing for it may take up to 8 years no longer. Why for my brother that my mom filed for him it will take another 10 years that’s really long wait, I thought it is shorter because mother filing.

Edited January 25, 2022 by hayam

[Golden Gate 530]

I don't know if this helps.  Do you have priority dates for each of these people?  https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/how-determine-your-priority-date.html

 

 

"If the visa petition for your green card is approved, USCIS will issue its approval on Form I-797, "Notice of Action." Your Form I-797 will contain your priority date."

 

Is your mom a citizen or a permanent resident? I think this makes a difference in timing.

Edited January 25, 2022 by Golden Gate

[Timona 3,931]

Yes. They will lead to update that they are married. And NO, you cannot lie. Immigration will find out

[Chancy 6,233]

8 minutes ago, hayam said:

Why for my brother that my mom filed for him it will take another 10 years that’s really long wait, I thought it is shorter because mother filing.

 

I overlooked the part about your mother being the petitioner.  How old is your brother?  Is he married?

 

[hayam 8]

5 minutes ago, Golden Gate said:

I don't know if this helps.  Do you have priority dates for each of these people?  https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/how-determine-your-priority-date.html

 

 

"If the visa petition for your green card is approved, USCIS will issue its approval on Form I-797, "Notice of Action." Your Form I-797 will contain your priority date."

 

Is your mom a citizen or a permanent resident? I think this makes a difference in timing.

My mom filed for my brother by green card and PD 01/2017.

[hayam 8]

3 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

I overlooked the part about your mother being the petitioner.  How old is your brother?  Is he married?

 

Of course not married because she filed for him by green card and still in the process for her citizens. He is over 21. If he was married I would’ve applied for him because I’m US citizens but instead I had my mom filed.

Edited January 25, 2022 by hayam

[arken 4,197]

8 minutes ago, hayam said:

He didn’t answer me at first but instead he asked me if PD ofI-130 after I answered him he edited his answer that’s why.

Shouldn't accuse one without concrete evidence in this fragile political environment, 😁 😁. My edited content was posted 5 minutes prior to your answered post, look at the time stamp on the posts. VJ disables editing after 5 minutes so unless i have a time machine, i couldn't have edited after seeing your post.

 

Anyway, for your brother it all depends on whether your mom is a USC or GC holder and your brother is adult, under 21, married or unmarried.