Bondreas

13 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

How old is your brother?

 

28, and unmarried. Looks like there is no other choice than to wait the 6-8 years that the visa bulletin indicates?

Perhaps my parents could petition once they also receive citizenship, but that's also a minimum of 5 years + whatever it takes to process from that point onward.

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

1. Entering the U.S. on sn ESTA with intent to file I-485 is immigration fraud.

 

2. Even if it was not fraud, because the B.  DATES FOR FILING FAMILY-SPONSORED VISA APPLICATIONS chart is not current for F-4 and because USCIS currently uses that chart for family based I-485s, he is not eligible to file I-485. IOW if he filed I-485, he would not be allowed to stay in the U.S. for decades waiting fir his priority date to become current.instead I-485 would be denied and he would get a 10 year ban at minimum. 

Thank you, I wouldn't want to do anything the wrong way.

6 hours ago, Mike E said:

All 3.

 

1. You file I-130 now for your brother

2. When parent 1 becomes an LPR, parent 1 files I-130 for your brother

3. When parent 2 becomes an LPR, parent 2 files I-130 for your brother

 

First I-130 to visa interview wins. This provides double redundancy in case 2 people among your parents and you pass away before he enters on his visa.

 

 

Thank you for this information, that's smart!

Would using form I-485 Adjustment of status be an option if he were be able to enter with an ESTA originally, using myself as the sponsor? This might be frown upon, but I'm just looking at the possibilities/options.

Hi everyone,

I recently became an US citizen (2018) and my family is going to be migrating to the US.

My parents are currently in line to get their I-130 processed (says 11 months).

The plan is to move in about two years, after they wrap up all of their affairs (sell the house, store things, last 2 years of work before retirement, etc).

Now here is my question. What would be the best way to get my brother over to the US? The sibling category is one of the lowest priorities, even for citizens. 
 

Should I wait for my parents to become a green card holder, and they apply for their son? Or should I apply for my brother directly? Any tips?

if I go for option one, would it be an issues for my parents to apply for a green card for my brother while they still live abroad? (Netherlands)

Thanks in advance,

Bob