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Hi quick question. how long it takes for a USC to sponsor his/her parents? and how long it takes for parents to sponsor children above 21 years old?

For a USC to sponsor a parent it takes about 3-6 months if the parent is inside the US, 6-12 months if theyre outside.

But for a parent to sponsor their over-21 child, it varies based on whether the parent is a USC or GC holder, and whether the child is married or single.

Look at the visa bulletin and you can get an idea of the time frame for each scenario: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bul...etin_5228.html

For a USC to sponsor a parent it takes about 3-6 months if the parent is inside the US, 6-12 months if theyre outside.

But for a parent to sponsor their over-21 child, it varies based on whether the parent is a USC or GC holder, and whether the child is married or single.

Look at the visa bulletin and you can get an idea of the time frame for each scenario: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bul...etin_5228.html Can GC parents sponsor married children over 21 years old?

My understanding was that GC parents can only sponsor single children whether 21 yrs old or less...I might be wrong

reference Categories

Preference categories include family relationships that are not immediate relatives and have annual numerical limits. A visa becomes available to a preference category based on the priority date (the date the Form I-130 was filed). The following are preference categories:

First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (adult means 21 or older.)
Second Preference (2A): Spouses of green card holders, unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents
Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents
Third Preference: Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens
Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

You have it figured right.

GC parent can only petition and sponsor the unmarried adult son or daughter.