I am a us citizen and I want to know how I can sponsor my brother who is an illegal immigrant to get a green card?

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   Luis Guerra

   Fort Lauderdale Immigration Attorney

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   Answered September 05, 2012 22:43. You could file an immigrant petition on his behalf (I-130); however, he will have to wait many years before he could actually get his green card and immigration benefits. I suggest that you meet with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss all the different options.

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   Eric M. MarkPro

   Newark Immigration Attorney

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   Answered September 06, 2012 04:06. You can sponsor him, but he will have to wait many years (approximately 9) until a visa is available to him. He will remain out of status and in jeopardy of removal until then. Speak with an immigration lawyer.

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   Yolanda NavarretePro

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   Answered September 06, 2012 05:02. Your brother is not considered your"immediate relative" . Therefore, after waiting many years for the visa to become current, under today's laws he will have to go back to his country for consular interview. Then he will face a 10 year bar, absent a waiver. This is not very promising at the moment.

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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered September 05, 2012 23:11. I agree with Mr. Guerra.

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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered September 05, 2012 23:58. I agree with my esteemed colleagues.

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