If a U.S. citizen petitions for their sibling, but the sibling gets married during the process, how does it affect the case?

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dean harlow · Accepted Answer

Unlike LPR petitions, U.S. citizens can petition for married siblings, so the petition still remains valid.

holden clarke · Answer

However, the wait time in the F4 category (siblings of U.S. citizens) can be decades, depending on the country.

natalia brooks · Answer

If the petitioner was only a green card holder when filing, marriage would make the case invalid.

griffin ellis · Answer

Marriage can also impact derivative beneficiaries; children of the sibling may age out if the process is delayed.

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