IMMIGRANT VISAS (GREEN CARDS)
FAMILY BASED:
Fourth Preference - Brothers/Sisters of
Adult U.S. Citizens
The
family-based fourth preference category is
for brothers and sister of U.S. citizens.
Unfortunately there is generally a 15
year backlog of visa numbers for this
preference category.
The
number of immigrant visas in the family
preference categories are subject to an
annual numeric limitation for nationals of
each country.
The filing date of the immigrant visa
petition establishes the priority date for
the application.
The beneficiary of the petition
cannot apply for permanent residence (green
card) until that priority date is reached.
Click the Department
of State Visa Bulletin for the priority
dates for preference category petitions and
to find the backlog for each preference
category.
To
request a consultation regarding a petition
for a brother or sister of a U.S. citizen,
please contact our office here.
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