Crazy Cat

You will have to provide evidence that you actually live in the US or that you have taken concrete steps toward the intent of moving back to the US.

Honestly, I think they have little chance for a visitor visa. Sadly, it could be more than year to even get an interview. Maybe you should travel there instead. However, they can certainly apply. Good luck to you and them.

That is what we have been suggesting from the very beginning of this thread. @Boiler first stated that in the third post on page 1.

Sometimes, the visa application ends. These are family reunification visas.

You can file for brother at ANY age. His age makes no difference at all. It makes no difference in how fast he can immigrate. If the lawyer told you something different, he/she is wrong.

Actually, a parent can petition the child immediately after entering the US.

Where I'm from, brothers who share the same parent by blood, are called half-brothers. Brothers who share the same parent by marriage only, are called step-brothers. In your case, I think it is irrelevant.

That just isn't possible. I-129fs expire after 4 months. On the other hand, a CR-1 case can be delayed ta NVC for years.

You can't do anything to expedite the process. It may be that your request for them to return your passport and subsequent travel has caused a delay. You just have to wait it out.

Contact the correct consulate and explain. They can then request a transfer from wrong consulate.

@visa3310, A parent is an immediate relative. A brother is not.....

100% not true. Parent filing for your brother would be much, much faster.

It does not mean you share a parent by blood.

It would take more than 15 years for a brother or sister to enter the US through you regardless of age. It would be faster if the parent files for brother after entering the US.

A K-1 cannot be delayed at the NVC stage. That is one disadvantage to the K-1 route. The only way, to my knowledge, is to delay the medical exam and scheduling an interview. However, attempting to do that could cause the Consulate to allow the I-129f to expire.

She does not qualify, based on age and legal residency, qualify to skip the English test. Understanding English is normally a requirement for naturalization.

1. How old is she? 2. How long has she had a Green Card?

1. The I-864 is required at the NVC stage after I-130 approval. 2. Perfectly fine. Some people prefer to file via paper to avoid any glitches.

Visiting the US with a valid B2 during the process is fine, but every entry is at the discretion of CBP at the border. Visiting is legal, but working is not allowed after entering on a B2. Childcare is working. Visiting, in itself, would not affect the immigration process.

The time difference to enter the US is not much different between a K-1 and a CR-1. However, getting a Green Card is much. much faster for a CR-1 holder.

Current average time from filing to interview is 18 months for a K-1 visa vs 21 months for a CR-1 visa per other VJ members.

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1 More expensive than CR-1 Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork) Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 months) Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed. A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years. Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises. CR-1/IR-1 Less expensive than K-1 No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. Spouse can immediately travel outside the US Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport. Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US. A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises.

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After looking at the fees, I would consider withdrawing the current I-130, then filing a new one.

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