India, Nov. 11 -- Facilitating the immigration of a brother or sister to reside in the United States as a permanent resident is indeed feasible; however, it entails a lengthy procedure according to American immigration regulations. Only citizens of the United States who are 21 years of age or older are eligible to sponsor their siblings for immigration, whereas lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) do not have this capability.

"When a US citizen initiates the sponsorship of a sibling, the process commences with the submission of Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). It is important to note that this visa category requires considerable time to process," stated Abhisha Parikh, an immigration attorney based in the United State...