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How long does the F4 process actually take?
As of March 2026, the I-130 wait period for sibling petitions ranges from roughly 95.5 to 183.5 months, depending on your sibling’s country of birth. Most countries are currently processing priority dates from April 2008, while Mexico sits at April 2001 and India at October 2006. Filing early and filing correctly is the only real…
As of March 2026, the I-130 wait period for sibling petitions ranges from roughly 95.5 to 183.5 months, depending on your sibling’s country of birth. Most countries are currently processing priority dates from April 2008, while Mexico sits at April 2001 and India at October 2006. Filing early and filing correctly is the only real lever you have.
Priority Date Disclaimer: Priority dates in the F4 category move monthly and vary by country of birth. The dates referenced here are based on the March 2026 Visa Bulletin. For the most current figures, visit the Department of State’s Visa Bulletin at travel.state.gov.
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.
