The F4 Green Card is a family-based immigration category that allows siblings of U.S. citizens (and their spouses and children) to obtain lawful permanent residency. However, the wait time for an F4 visa is one of the longest due to annual visa caps and high demand.
Average Wait Time for an F4 Green Card
The wait time for an F4 green card varies depending on the applicant’s country of origin and the number of applicants in the backlog. On average:
- Most countries: 15 to 20 years
- Mexico: Over 20 years
- India: 20 to 25 years
- Philippines: Over 20 years
Each year, only 65,000 visas are issued under the F4 category worldwide. Since demand is much higher, applicants must wait for a priority date to become current.
