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Can my sibling bring their spouse and kids when they immigrate?
Yes. A sibling’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 may also immigrate as derivative beneficiaries. They don’t need separate I-130 petitions. They’re included under your sibling’s case. This is one of the most overlooked benefits of the F4 category, and it’s worth planning for early. For more information on derivatives and eligibility for adjustment of…
Yes. A sibling’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 may also immigrate as derivative beneficiaries. They don’t need separate I-130 petitions. They’re included under your sibling’s case. This is one of the most overlooked benefits of the F4 category, and it’s worth planning for early.
For more information on derivatives and eligibility for adjustment of status, please see USCIS Policy Manual Volume 7, Part A, Chapter 6, Section C, Subsection C – Derivatives.
Answer by David Joseph Rozas
David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.
