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    luisemi Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 4, 2011, 03:38 PM
    I have the interview/test for citizenship on march, should I apply for my brother...
    I have the interview for citizenship early march (so hopefully April will be the ceremony), my brother is here in the states and he's Tourist passport issue visa b1/b2 expires on march too, but he permission to stay here on the usa was given until may, should we wait until April when I become a citizen (so I can request him then) or should we do it before he's b1/b2 visa expires on march (as a resident) thanks
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    lawanwadee Posts: 3,653, Reputation: 124
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    Feb 4, 2011, 05:11 PM

    To petition brother/sister takes about 10-12 years. He must return to his home country immediately... don't overstay.
    It will make things easier and you don't have to pay expensive attorney fees.
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    Feb 4, 2011, 07:14 PM

    lawanwadee is correct.

    After you get US citizenship, you can start the process for your brother. But after you file the I-130, he cannot file for permanent residence until a visa is available in the 4th preference category, about 10 years. At that time, he can get permission to stay, if he is here lawfully.
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