May someone explain the visa process? My child’s family from Nigeria wants to come to America or Canada but I am very ignorant on the process. (FYI: my child’s father became an American several years ago but his sisters want to move her and I want to help them)

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Your child’s father as a citizen can sponsor his parents and siblings. Parents take less time, maybe 2 years as the category typically always has visas available. Sibling sponsorship takes way longer like 15 years is the wait I think. It could also work where the parents can sponsor their other children once they get here but if they’re over 21 and unmarried then it could take years, like 8 years in future; more if they are married. My estimates may be off but best to schedule a consultant with an immigration attorney

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The sisters better just try and come on a student visa.

For Canada I believe there is also a provincial nominee process. It would be easier while under 30 is my understanding.

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Maybe call immigration or something?

Get a VERY good immigration attorney. In thr US the process can br complex, rulez change and one error can permanently block you. It will be expensive but worth it. I have one recommendation if you want to message me. But again, do not try to do it on your own.

There is no singular visa process so it will not be easy for to get a good explanation. One could come to the US on an F,J,L, and so many other types of visas with different processes and timelines. They could win the diversity lottery too. I’d echo the other comments that say to look for an immigration attorney and consult your employer for resources.

Diversity lottery is no longer open to Nigerians

Let your child's father be responsible for that? That's his family. Is she your husband? What if you break up.... When you sponsor people, you have to be responsible for them for 10 years. Do you want that kind of liability? Do you have the resources? Do you already have your kid's college savings, your retirement, your emergency funds sorted, your mortgage paid and have EXTRA MONEY to take this on? Make sure you have your own mask on first before helping others.....

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