Can a permanent resident bring their niece to the US? 3 Answers as of November 01, 2011

I want my 24 years old niece to come here in the US. She's in the Philippines and she is married. What can I legally do? I am a permanent resident?

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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC | Lynne Feldman
There is no family category for a niece to be petitioned by a PR. A US citizen can petition for a sibling but then only the spouse and minor dependents would be included. There may be an employment visa or a nonimmigrant visa that she would qualify for. I suggest a consultation to review the various options, her skills, etc.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/1/2011
Kazmi & Sakata
Kazmi & Sakata | Harun Kazmi
You can invite her as a visitor, work or student. You may not petition her based on the family connection.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/31/2011
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law | Christian Schmidt
You cannot petition your niece for permanent resident status through your family relations.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/31/2011
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