When my cousin applied through family sponsorship, it was definitely quicker than my friend who went the employment route. I think it’s because there’s no labor certification involved, which saves time

Not always. Family-based cases might seem faster if you’re an immediate relative, but for other family categories, it’s not much different from employment-based timelines because of country caps and backlogs.

what i know, family-based cases can be faster, but only for close relationships like spouses or children. Sibling sponsorships take much longer, sometimes over a decade!