Legal Question in Immigration Law in District of Columbia

Humanitarian Waiver for U.S. Immigration for Siblings of Naturalized Citizens

My wife is a naturalized U.S. citizen from Colombia. We recently tried to petition for residency for her 18 year autisic brother. The petition was not accepted as there is a waiting list of at least 11 years for siblings of U.S. citizens residing in Colombia. Is there a provision for a humanitarian waiver so that we may eventually take charge of his care and well-being? My wife's parents are immediately eligible for a Resident Visa. Woudl the issuance of a Visa to them effect the eligibility of their autistic son or shorten the waiting period?


Asked on 1/07/01, 4:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tiziana Ventimiglia Tiziana Ventimiglia, Attorney at Law

Re: Humanitarian Waiver for U.S. Immigration for Siblings of Naturalized Citizen

Dear Sir, unfortunately, I am afraid that there is not much that you and your wife can do to sponsor your wife's brother, the waiting list is really long. However, your in-laws can sponsor their own child once they become permanent residents. It is not necessary for them to become citizens, so the waiting is not very long. Should you need legal assistance in this matter I can be reached in Washington, D.C. at (202)271-5983.

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Answered on 1/11/01, 5:33 pm


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