Q: if i was brought to America by my aunt as her son, can i bring my parents and family to America?
i was brought to America when i was nine years old by my aunt from refugee camp in Kenya by my uncle's wife. my family and my parents are still in kenya and i want to bring them to America. what can i do?
A: If you are a citizen, you can file immigrant visa petitions for them. Your parents’ cases will be approved relatively quickly, though any petitions filed for brothers and sisters will take longer. We recommend that you consult with an attorney regarding your particular case.
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