Can I sponsor more than one person at a time?

You can have up to two joint sponsors per family, but no more than one per immigrant. Alternately, a member of your own household can agree to add earnings to the total support amount. That person would need to fill out a USCIS Form I-864A.

Can I sponsor 2 immigrants at the same time?

A U.S. citizen or LPR may sponsor more than one person to immigrate to the U.S. If a citizen or LPR sponsors someone through “family preference” that person may bring his spouse or under-21 unmarried children on the same petition.

Can I send two I-130 together?

Yes, provided it is clear that they are two sperate petitions.

Can multiple green card applications be filed for the same person?

Can multiple green card applications be filed for the same person? Yes, though this is not necessarily recommended. It is possible to file multiple green card applications in different employment-based categories (EB-1, EB-2 etc) at the same time.

Can I have two immigration cases?

It does not matter if she has another petition, filed by a different relative, already pending. An immigrant can have multiple petitions filed for them. In fact, it is often a smart move to have different relatives file visa petitions to immigrate the same person.

Can I petition my parents and siblings together?

Generally, U.S. citizens or permanent residents file an immigrant visa petition on behalf of a close relative. US citizens can sponsor their parents, spouse, sons and daughters (minors and adults, unmarried or married), and siblings.

Can I petition my mother and siblings at the same time?

Yes, you can petition for all three relatives at the same time, but you will need three separate I-130s.

Can you petition a friend?

While you can’t petition for a friend’s immigrant visa or Green Card (only family members can do that), you can financially sponsor a friend’s immigration petition with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Do I file I-130 petitions for separate family members?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative.

Can I petition my parents and siblings at the same time?

Can two people petition for the same person?

A foreign national who has more than one close relative in the U.S. with U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status need not choose only one of them to start the immigration process (leading eventually to a green card) for him or her. Any or all of the person’s U.S. relatives can serve as “petitioner.”

How long it takes to petition brothers or sisters?

For immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen, I-130 processing times currently average 15 to 20 months (as of June 7, 2021). For family preference visas (for example, siblings), processing times can range anywhere from 13.5 months to 20 or more years.

Can I file a visa petition for more than one family member?

The short answer is “Yes, you have the legal right to file a visa petition for more than one eligible family member at a time.” The longer answer is that it depends on whether you are a green card holder or a US citizen.

Can I apply for a green card for more than one relative?

The short answer is yes, a foreign national who has more than one close relative in the U.S. with U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status need not choose only one of them to start the immigration process (leading eventually to a green card) for him or her. Any or all of the person’s U.S. relatives can serve as “petitioner.”.

Can I apply for multiple people on a single petition?

So yes, you can apply for multiple people on a single petition, but they have to be related to you and each other under very specific categories. Yes, with a caveat – there are many rules/restrictions, depending on whether you are a US citizen or US LPR, and how the beneficiary is related to you.

Can I apply for two visas at the same time?

If any two people will be travelling more than 6 months apart, they will need separate applications (the entry visa is only good for 6 months). As a Greencard holder or Citizen, you can petition for your Spouse and minor children in a single application. You can petition for both of your parents in a single application.