Permanent resident at 10 yrs old?

Question

My little sister now 10 was born in Honduras and I have been looking like crazy for information on how she can come to the united states. I was born here so im a citizen and my mother is a permanent resident but we dont know what to do. I heard something about a fee. but not sure, does anyone have any information on it. forms?

Also our father abandoned my mother before my sisters birth is that any difference?

Answer 1

Either you or your mother can petition for your sister.  It will take a while - check the visa bulletin - unmarried sons and daughters of residents is about four years now, siblings of citizens is more than ten years, but it certainly can be done.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bullet...

Either you or your mother can petition for your sister:  here is the process for each of you.  It doesn't matter what her father's status is, where he is, or if he can be found.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/B1.pd...

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/A1.pd...