Sibling Visa
Massachusetts and Connecticut Immigration Lawyer
At The Harrington Law Firm we help clients from Connecticut, Massachusetts and across
the United States deal with family immigration cases involving petitioning for sibling
visas. "Sibling" is not defined under United States immigration law. The law indicates
that for a brother or sister of a U.S. citizen to come to the United States on a sibling
visa, it must be shown that both individuals are children of a common parent. In addition,
half brothers and sisters may also be eligible to seek this type of visa. For those
individuals who are adopted, they cannot petition his or her natural-born brother or sister,
because once an adoption is completed, biological relationships may be severed for
immigration purposes.
Preference System
People who want to become immigrants are divided into categories based on a preference
system. A fourth preference classification may qualify a sibling to petition for immigration
if they have an adult brother or sister, 21 years or older and is an U.S. citizen.
The waiting time for an immigrant visa after the National Visa Center or foreign service
post receives the approved petition depends on several factors, including the date of petition
and the number of people petitioning. Preference visas are numerically limited. A case must
wait until the priority date on the petition is available before starting to process the case.
For additional information regarding Sibling Visas, please
contact The Harrington Law Firm.
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About the Harrington Law Firm
The Harrington Law Firm is your ally and partner for your immigration and nationality legal
needs in both Connecticut, Massachusetts and throughout the United States. The Harrington Law
Firm will be there for you step by step throughout the entire process to make sure everything
goes as smoothly as possible.
Just as importantly, the Harrington Law Firm is truly devoted to its clients. We understand
the steps you need to take to improve your legal status in the United States and are always
available to answer questions and assist with the process.
Testimonials
the consummate professional...
Nancy, thank you. You are the consummate professional. I spent 4 months attempting to accomplish this visa request through another attorney until I finally gave up. I am still in awe of your ability to accomplish this in such a timely manner.
Organized, and Knowledgeable...
Nancy was not only professional, organized, and knowledgeable, but she made my husband and I feel comfortable during the entire process.
– J. H., Oxford, Connecticut
Fantastic...
Nancy Harrington was a fantastic asset to my husband and I during his immigration process.
FAQs
Attorney Nancy Harrington
Yes, I will meet with you and get to know what immigration issues you have. I will formulate a plan of action and discuss it with you. I will ask for certain documents and will complete the relevant forms and file them. I will keep you informed as to the progression of your case. I will help you from the start of the case until the end of the case.
Yes I do attend the marriage interview with you both. I will meet with you both 3-4 weeks before the interview to review what documents you need to bring. I will also conduct a practice interview with you to make you more comfortable with the process.
I have successfully handled Permanent Residency cases and Naturalization cases where my client had been arrested. Every case is different. It depends on the charges and the outcome of the case.
Yes, I accept credit cards and payment terms can be established.