Green Card Family Fourth Preference

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who may petition for their siblings to live in the U.S. as lawful permanent resident?
2. How do I petition for my brother or sister, we have the same mother?
3. How do I petition for my brother or sister, we have the same father but different mothers?
4. How do I petition for my brother or sister, we are related through our father, and one of us was born out of wedlock and legitimated?
5. How do I petition for my brother or sister, we are related through our father, and one of us was born out of wedlock but not legitimated?
6. How do I petition for my stepbrother or stepsister, we now share a common parent?
7. How do I petition for my stepbrother or stepsister, we are related through our father, and one of us was born out of wedlock but legitimated?
8. How do I petition for my stepbrother or stepsister, we are related through our father, and one of us was born out of wedlock but not legitimated?
9. Do I need to file a separate petition for my brother’s or sister’s spouse or his unmarried children under 21 years of age?
10. Where should I file the petition?
11. Where can I get the forms and fee information?
12. What happens after I file the petition?
13. May I appeal if my petition is denied?