If an indidvidual's brother is an american citizen. How long wiould it take to file for his sister?
108248
he could file the paper work whenever he wanted. but it depends on your and his background, or how backed up the system is for how long it takes to process.
991098
As long as your sister does not report it, then it will not be pursued. If she does, there has to be a way to work it out within the family. I am from Missouri too, and I think that this will work out, dont worry.
338966
go to ins.com, check for forms and there is a form for everything. this is a long process becuase you have to read and find the right form. the process itself takes anywhere from six months to 3 years..good luck
185084
If you are a US citizen by birth your son is automatically considered a US citizen even if he was born in another country. If you are a citizen through immigration then you will have to immigrate him. The quickest way is with a lawyer. You will have to prove that you are financially capable of supporting him until he can find a job once he gets over here. The process takes close to 1 1/2  years for all the paperwork to be processed. Be very careful of the lawyer you choose if you do decide to get one. There have been many cases in which people have paid a lawyer to do their paper work only to find the lawyer was  scamming them.
303670
The American system only works when people are dedicated to doing the right thing.\n\nYou need to put your fears about residency aside for the following reasons.\n\n- You will be raped again.\n- Your brother may move on to other victims, and if you do nothing you are ethically responsible.\n\nSeek out a battered woman's shelter in your area and report your brother. If his status is illegal, a report should expidite his exit from the country.\n\nIn addition, you need to take additional steps to legally establish yourself in the country or you will remain vulnerable to crimes against you.\n\nIt is not your fault you we're raped, but you are the only person who can take responsibility for what happens next.
858008
That depends on your location! A place like LA or New York can take a long time! Smaller towns not so long! I filed mine in Portland Oregon and it took  a little under a year and a half! This was together with my permanent residence. US citizens do not have any advantage over permanent resident applicants!!
264214
Approximately a month I think. You can e-mail US immigration at their website and ask them.  I had to e-mail them twice and they responded the next day both times.  Good luck and congrats!\n\nwww.uscis.gov
354262
10 minutes.  They may have application paperwork for you to fill out.  This will give you plenty of time to do that, but not so much that you're sitting around waiting forever if they don't.
591888
No, they don't. The marriage would be scruntinized by the INS to be certian the marriage is real and not sham "wedding of convenience". However, the person would most likely be allowed to stay while their case was examined and verified. How long that may take is anyone's guess. Once this is approved, they could begin the naturalization process...
86603
You can't. You can only find out when a person becomes a US citizen which will be a while
944352
Talk to the embassy of your country. Sometimes they can help with something as serious as this as an emergency since her life could be in danger. I will pray for you and your sister.
52840
Why don't you check the USCIS.gov website? \nThey have all the forms and how much time it takes. On the website there is a section called processing dates, there should be 3 or 4 processing centers in 4 different states, all the forms should be listed by dates of when the paperwork were received by the gov. check the link below, it should say what paperwork they are working on now and gives you an idea on how long it will take. You might still have to do some reading on the website.\n\nIn which state did he apply?
388905
Help him do it the LEGAL way. If you want it bad enough the papers DONT take too long to process. If you dont like the wait.. You could stay in your own country :)
627365
explain EX? as in WHAT couldn't the IRS find?\n\nEdited:  OKAY GOT YA! file an injured spouse form, she will have to resubmit the 1040.  She should do that from now on.  Injured spouse claims take 12 weeks to process, as opposed to the normal 6weeks for regular tax returns, so tell her to be patient.  \n\nJust follow the instructions on the form, if you're not sure what to mail with the 8379 Injured Spouse Form, call their hotline at 1-800-829-1040.
396075
I can't tell you when you will get a reply from INS, I can tell you that I had a similar experience.  It took over two years (AFTER my interview that I passed) before I was contacted to attend a naturalization ceremony.  I am Moroccan and was told the same thing as you, that it was the FBI check they were waiting for.  I contacted ACLU and my local representatives who made contacts with INS and FBI on my behalf.  I don't really know whether it helped or not but I did finally swear in and get my citizenship.  There is hope, but you may need to push them.  INS is all politics, so get your representatives involved.  On the other hand, if  you know you have a criminal history anywhere in the world or have been suspected of any crime, you may wait for a very long time, much longer than you have already.  \nI say, contact outside organizations that are there to help you, like ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) or a State Rep., even an attorney (make sure you get a well known Immigration attorney if you do this).  But keep your hopes up and keep up the inquiries!
377766
It depends on the situation. As long as there is no problem with the paperwork's that you submitted, there will be no delays, then your fiance will join you in 3 to 6 months. \n Meanwhile, please have patience..
50852
It will take many years (not merely months). Especially for Philippines. The priority dates are backloged.\n\nHowever, if he wishes to start, he can petition for his daughter by filing a form I-130.