Applying for GC for father

[immifive]

Hello,

I am a permanent resident of US since 2001. My father is a citizen of India visiting me on B-Visa. My uncle (father's brother) is a citizen of US.

Is there a way in which I can apply for GC for my father?

Thanks
immifive.

[JoeF]

No. You have to be a citizen before you can sponsor your parents for a GC.

[immifive]

How long will it take if my father's real brother (an US citizen) applies for my father's GC? During the GC wait period, can my father stay in US?

[JoeF]

Re: Applying for GC for father

For siblings of US citizens, it takes 12+ years (family category 4, see http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/visa-bulletin.jsp)
During this time, your father would have to maintain legal status on his own, which is pretty much impossible. Also, he would not be able to visit, since most non-immigrant visas do not allow immigration intent.

[immifive]

Re: Re: Applying for GC for father

Thanks for the information.