britchicknyc

After a long time I should be a US citizen in the semi near future... I was just interested how long it would take for me to sponsor my sister to
come here?

Just thinking long term... She isn't in a rush.. Good job as I think I can take many years right?

fatbrit

They're currently processing those who applied in January 2000. CIR may well do away with this category. She shouldn't pack her bags yet.

britchicknyc

thank you.. I had thought it took that long. It's just an idea now as after my parents pass on she won't really have any family in uk and this could be an option. Actually it taking that long would be fine.

Good to know they may be doing away with the catagory... I'll get on with it so she has options in the future. Thank you

fatbrit

No idea what they'll do with those in the line if they scrap it. But I'd hurry up and get her in it just in case. Coz if you ain't in, you can't win. You can file as you leave the naturalisation ceremony.

Rete

File for her as soon as you get your citizenship. If her priority date becomes current before she needs to use it, she can always get the visa, enter the US and return to the UK for up to 2 years. Citing the need to care for elderly parents should be a good reason for being outside of the US for that length of time. Just have her open a bank account and you or she can deposit funds (small amounts) into it periodically and she can file her US taxes from the UK. Won't be any tax owed normally with the tax agreement in place.

britchicknyc

Thank you ... I appreciate the replies. Now I need to find put the forms I need!

Rete

www.uscis.org

Form I-130. G325A

meauxna

I Am a U.S. Citizen How Do I… Help My Relative Become a U.S. Permanent Resident?