> > After naturalization, one can sponsor his brother/sister or
> > immediate
> > family for a greencard as far as I know. I would like to sponsor my
> > brother and get him a greencard since I will become a US citizen.
> > How
> > long is this process? I have heard that it is about 10 years of
> > waiting
> > time (with priority categories and times, etc), is there any truth
> > to that?
> > Thanks...
>
> I have a question that relates to this. what if my brother is already
> in the US? i am aware that he has to apply for AOS. does that take the
> same time as when he resides out of country at the time of filing? in
> other words, does his stay here at the time of applying will speed up
> the process?
>
> a final question, if he was here and applied for AOS, can he
> also apply
> for EAD and work here even if it takes 12 years to get his
> green card???
>
> thanks
> z
>
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He can not apply until he has a number, the 12 year or so wait.
Once he applies then he can also apply for Employment Authorisation.
He can stay in the US meanwhile if he can maintain status some other
way. It does not have any impact on the wait.
Once you apply, the GC process varies greatly depending on location.
Some I have seen just a few months, others 2 years plus.
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