My SIL is an illegal immigrant in the US. I'll call her a fake name, Patrice. Her sister (my other SIL) who is an American citizen applied for her to get a green card back in 2000. I am African American and my husband's Nigerian. I have been watching the news and I fear that the US is about to become even harder for illegal immigrants. I suggested to Patrice that she go see an attorney so they can hopefully check on her application and speed up the process. I have heard that the waiting period for siblings to get called in is 10 years.

Patrice doesn't like discussing this and hasn't been returning calls lately. My husband won't talk to me about this and he does not want me to talk to his other sister even to ask her about the application. One thing I wonder about is if they ever updated the address since both have moved since 2000. I know she's an adult and should be taking care of her business, but she isn't. Maybe I'm missing something. What advice can you give me about how to handle this? How long is the waiting period for siblings? Could an immigration lawyer help speed up the process? If I call my other SIL to discuss this, I'm going against my husband. But, this seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Your opinions/thoughts are much appreciated.

wrong section.

try the Travel section

true, you'll probably get more advice in the travel section.

I fear that the US is about to become even harder for illegal immigrants.

i agree.

legal and illegal immigrants alike.

Thanks. I'll try the Travel board. Yes, I things are going to get harder. Look at all the hoopla about a mosque being built near ground zero in NY.

do you homework.

If your a US citizen and married to a foreigner, file the I-130(spouse or relative visa) U will recieve a NOA(notification of action). I think you said you got one. After you received the NOA, make a copy of it and file the I-129. There are no additional fees cause you already paid when you filed the I-130. The I-129 is a fiance visa, but it can be used for spouses as well. The I-129 is about a 6 month process. You will have a finacee visa until your I-130 gets approaved.

10 years is very long. It appears they are not telling you all.

off topic

why don`t you mind your own business? The less you know the less it affects you. Even Obama had an illegal Aunt in the US.