My sister is a US resident since 5 years, can she sponsorhip me for a Green Card?
537853
yes your sister can petition for you.  my suggestion is get a good immigration lawyer who really understands the law and can process the papers correctly.  the law is so complexed.  good luck
302918
Well I'm assuming your are a US citizen and wanting to sponsor your spouse to gain US permanent residency. I'm also assuming that your spouse is already in the US under a non-immigrant status and you are already married. In that case you need to file the following forms:\n\n1) I-130 to sponsor his/her residency\n2) I-485 to change/register his/her permanent residency\n3) I-765 for a work permit (this only if him/her wants to work while waiting for the paperwork to process, once a green card is received a work permit is not needed)\n\nYou can find the forms and explanations here:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm
172673
There are several ways to obtain permanent residency, or a "green card" as it is popularly known. Most green card holders are those that have obtained jobs in the US and whose employers are sponsoring them; this is the surest way of securing permanent residency in the US. Another way is for a relative to sponsor you for a green card; however, this process takes years. Alternatively, you can marry an American citizen, although doing so for the sole purpose of obtaining immigration papers is illegal. Also, you can enter the annual diversity lottery program administered by the U.S. government, which provides green cards to nationals from particular underrepresented countries, provided they meet certain criteria for education and national origin (yes, Indonesia is eligible).
376362
NO.\nOnce they become citizens ,however, they can sponsor you under the family immigration class to get your permanent residency.
837839
You can't just move a friend into the U.S.  She has to be granted a visa in order to enter the USA, and there are many different types of visa.  You can go to the US Citizen & Immigration Services website (www.uscis.gov)  and all the information you need is there.  It seems you want to sponsor her to come to the U.S. as a resident/citizen, then you have to fill in the form after you know what kind of visa she needs.  If you are totally unrelated to her other than being a friend, then the only type of visa I think would work is a fiance visa.  After she arrives in the U.S. you two must get married within 90 days.  The process would take at least several months, and you can find out the cost on the website.  All immigrants would have to become a resident first before elligible to become a citizen.\n\nIn order to be a sponsor yourself, you must be a citizen yourself and that you meet the income requirement.
662249
The are a lot of forms you have to fill out.  You have to start off with a fiance Visa and start from the.  The Immigration Website: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm  has all the information you need.  To make it easier do it all in sequence and you will have no troubles or delays in getting her a Green Card.  Just remember if you do it you will be monitored and will have an interview at the 2 year mark and the 5 year mark to make sure it was not a scam.  In other words marriage is the best option.  The kids are citizens too.
980087
I don't know where these people get their info.  Yes, you can sponsor your sister as long as you are over 21, make enough money to support her (at least on paper) and sign the forms to take responsibility for her (the application).  My husband's family has done this.  His sister was a citizen first, she sponsored her mom (went really fast), she sponsored her husband (so so quick) and then the sister sponsored her brother.  It's still in the works.  I'd say child/parent goes faster than brother/sister, but really it all takes about the same length of time.  Only husband/wife goes really fast.
875952
Sounds to me like the Green Card is the focus. If you have a sponsor the Green Card is the fastest. Not sure about how long it takes. I know they get nurses and au pairs over here in less than a year. Your sponsor will have to prove you have a job. The American Consulate in your country will attach the work visa in your passport when all the paperwork is complete.
765765
There is an immigration process but it's tedious. You have to be able to prove you didn't marry for the purpose of the green card.\n\nThe easiest way is to get her here on a tourist visa and marry in the states. Then apply for permanent resident alien status, then citizenship.
752502
Yes, you can marry a U.S citizen to get a green card. To become a U.S citizen, you have to wait at least five years.
312756
you could write a letter saying you support her financially while she is in the US but there's really not much you can do.\nShe still has to show that she has enough ties to her country to return, there's nothing to you can do to convince a visa officer about that.\nNot having enouugh ties to your country is the main reason a person gets rejected for a visa.
186029
You can get a sponsor here and have them bring you over. Check with the US embassy in your country.
835781
i really dont think thats a requirement.\nAs long as you benn in USA for 5 years after you take out time that you been out of the country
435557
HELLO THERE..I AM NOT AN EXPERT IN THESE SITUATIONS BUT I CAN EXPLAIN HOW MY MOM AND DAD DID IT..MY FATHER WAS A AMERICAN NATIONAL<---MEANING IT WAS BORN ON AMERICAN TERRORITORY BUT NOT AN AMERICAN CITIZEN..SO HE DID HIS PAPERWORKS AND SPENT ABOUT ALMOST THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS..ANYWAYS IT WAS A YEAR OR A YEAR AND A HALF TO GET ALL HIS PAPERS PROCESSED AND THEN WHEN TO THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AND RECEIEVED HIS CITIZENSHIP..NOW HE'S WORKING ON MY MOMS PAPERS..SO FAR IT TOOK HER ABOUT 8-9 MONTHS TO GET HER ALIEN CARD AND RESIDENCY. NOW SHE CAN PERMANENTLY WORK IN AMERICAN AND TRAVEL..BUT IT'S GONNA TAKE ANOTHER 2 YEARS TO GET HER CITIZENSHIP, BUT WE'RE HAPPY SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO "HIDE" ANYMORE...ANYWAYS YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUR NEAREST IMMIGRATION OFFICE...THEY CAN HELP YOU ALOT!!
721124
First, she'll need to apply for a conditional residency before she can come to the US.  That can take several months to a year.  Conditional residency will allow her to work in US.  Once she's here on conditional status, you will then have a hearing about a year later to have the conditional status removed, and she will get a green card.  The green card will still be conditional for three years, after which point you will need to show that you are still married and the marriage is not a sham.  Then she will get a "permanent" green card.  I would recommend that you speak with a lawyer who can guide you through at least the initial steps of getting her conditional residency and work permit, as it can be tricky.
546019
I dont know if you are trying to immigrate to canada or will be sponsored by someone.  These are two separate things. If you are applying for immigration, then your friend cannot help your application getting approved in any way as the immigration departemen will assess your application and then decide on its own.  \nIf you are saying that you will be sponsored by someone, then I dont think a friend can sponsor you here.  Sponsorship rules are very strict and the person who sponsors someone must have paid income taxes in the previous years indicating his/her income.  The sponsor must also show that he will be able to carry the financial burden of the person being sponsored.  Usually sponsorship is only allowed for bringing your parents, wife or children to canada.  Brothers, sisters and other relatives' sponsorship requires extreme circumstances in their home countries before they can be sponsored.  Finally, sponsoring friends is not allowed unless maybe in extremely rare and extenuating circumstances.
163883
If you are a US citizen, you can petition for her, the application is called I-130.  The application is about $150 and you need your birth certificate and hers to show you are siblings and proof of your status.  However, it will take about twelve years for her to be able to come.  If any of her parents are citizens and they apply for her, it will be faster.