What is the process for applying for an immigrant visa for a sibling?

In Washington, the process for applying for an immigrant visa for a sibling follows certain steps. First, the U.S. citizen interested in sponsoring their sibling must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The form must be accompanied by documentary evidence that establishes the family relationship and proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g. passport, birth certificate), as well as a copy of the sibling’s birth certificate. If USCIS determines that the immigrant visa is available, it will forward the approved petition to the National Visa Center for further processing. The National Visa Center will then send the petition to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the sibling’s home country. The sibling must then go through the requisite medical examination, background checks, and visa interview with a consular officer at the embassy or consulate. If the application is approved, the sibling will be issued an immigrant visa, which will allow them to come to the United States and remain as a lawful permanent resident. Upon arriving in the United States, the sibling will be required to get a Green Card in order to be able to work and live permanently in the United States. The entire process is lengthy and can take months or even years to complete. It is therefore important to start the process as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of success.

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El proceso para solicitar una visa de inmigrante para un hermano/a consta de varias etapas. Primero, el miembro de la familia en los Estados Unidos ("patrocinador") que desea patrocinar al hermano/a, debe presentar una solicitud de visa para inmigrantes a través del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos. Esta solicitud es conocida como Formulario I-130, Petición de Parentesco. Una vez que el Departamento de Estado reciba la solicitud, el hermano/a debe llenar el Formulario DS-160, Solicitud de Visa de Inmigrante y completar una entrevista con un oficial consular en su país. Luego, si la visa es aprobada, la persona debe asistir a una entrevista de inmigración en la Embajada/Consulado para recibir la autorización final. Si bien la solicitud es realizada por el patrocinador, el hermano/a siendo patrocinado/a también debe proporcionar información y documentación para avalar la solicitud, como documentos de identidad, pruebas de relaciones familiares, información financiera, etc. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el hermano/a tendrá la oportunidad de convertirse en un residente legal permanente, lo que le otorga derechos tales como trabajar y recibir beneficios en los Estados Unidos.

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