Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

No, they cannot file I-130 and I-485 together. At this time, he is not eligible for a work permit, SSN or adjustment of status.

You can file the stand alone petition I-130 for your brother, and he will have to depart the USA before expiration of his I-94 because he is not immediately eligible for adjustment of status.

Wait time in this visa category is at least 10 years (a wife and minor children under 21 are included). Depending on his country of birth, wait time could be longer than 10 years.

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