回复：8老师请进 - 关于收养

我侄儿现在3岁，他父母经济状况不好，又无暇带孩子。我和先生无子女，今后也不会有了，很想收养侄儿来美。但我们都是美国公民，听说这种收养手续及其繁琐昂贵。

-But the child can get the immigration visa (green card) immediately after the adoption.

我父母现在已经绿卡3年，他们一半时间在美跟我们住，一半时间在中国跟侄儿他们住，不知道他们是否可以隔代收养他来美？

-Yes, but your parents needs to live with the child for at least two years, then your parents can sponsor the child' green card. Then, still take about 3 years to get the green card. Also. your parents have no income which is a negative factor in the adoption.

So, I strongly suggest you and your spouse to adopt the child. Just find an immigration lawyer to help you.

如果可以，这个是否会快捷些？

我现在也在为侄儿一家申请F4亲属移民，2006年底开始排队，眼见排期越来越慢，团聚之日遥遥无期。不知8老师对F4排期有何看法，觉得他们何时可以排到。

-You may still need 5 to 6 years from now on for your F4 排期可以排到. You may just wait for your your F4 排期 and not adopt the child. The child can get the immigration visa with his parents at his age of 8 to 9 years old.