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Hey all,

Just wanted to update ya'll, we've decided not to go ahead with filing for my brother. Thanks for all the input from the members, it really helped.

Hopefully because they will not qualify for Social Security until they accumulate 40 quarters of work credit.

Thank you aaron2020. Your detailed answers are a big help. Yes, lots to think about.

I was thinking instead of using up the time now, like Boiler said 'no harm applying'. All I lose is $420, time & effort. Then once the process has started & after a few years we decide not to go ahead with it we can stop the process by not filing the I-864 when the time comes.

The second scenario is, if we don't file now & after say 3 years we feel we should have applied. Then we've lost out on that time.

Still lot to think about. Will keep you guys posted on my decision.

No harm filing, who knows what the rules will be in 15 years.

Thanks Boiler, that's true no harm filing. All I have to lose is $420 some time & effort. You never know they might increase the quota.

Thanks aleful for the prompt reply.

Hey All,

I've recently become a US citizen & would like to file for F4 for my brother, his wife & 2 children (current age - 17 yrs. & 10 yrs.). Citizens of India.

I tried looking online for relevant information on a few my questions but am not getting the clear answers. I'd greatly appreciate any help from the community to help me decide if it's worth to invest the time, money & hope in this case.

To begin with, after learning about the wait time, The whole purpose of applying for them will be more so for the sake of children as by the time they are approved my brother & his wife will be around 60 yrs.

1. How much does it really cost from applying to getting the GC, I know the fee for form I-130 is $420. Is that going to be for the whole family or individually?

2. Is there any other costs involved?

3. I believe the wait time is approximately 13yrs, please correct me if wrong.

4. Considering the wait time as 13 yrs the kids are going to be around 30 yrs & 26 yrs. I've read about 'aging out' but am not very clear on that . How do I know if they will be aged out & be approved for the GC too if they are over the age of 21 yrs?

5. If the kids get married before the approval I assume they will automatically be declined the GC even if the family is approved for it. Please correct me if wrong.

6. I have read somewhere that.... 'You need to show that your household income exceeds 125% of the poverty level in the U.S., meaning that you can financially support your own family as well as your sibling's. You will do so by filling out an Affidavit of Support on Form I-864, which is essentially a contract with the U.S. government. If your sibling does end up claiming needs-based government assistance, your having signed this affidavit allows the government to come to you for reimbursement of these amounts.'

I am not comfortable with the part highlighted in red, if true. Has anyone experienced this situation?

Thank you experts for any input.