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If by "filing papers" you mean petitioning the U.S. Government for an immigrant visa that would give your brother-in-law ability to come to the U.S. and become a permanent resident, then the answer is No, you cannot file such papers. If your husband becomes a U.S. citizen, he would be able to petition for his brother's immigrant visa; but the process will take many years. On the other hand, if you only want your brother-in-law to come for the ceremony, you can write a letter to the U.S. Consul in his country, and that should help him get a visitor's visa.

Your mother can petition for both her mom and husband. To petition for her mother, however, she must be a US citizen. If she doesn't make sufficient income to meet the financial requirements, she can use up to two joint sponsors to satisfy that requirement.

You should ask your attorney to make the request for you before the date. It can be extended but it is very important that it not be missed or the application will be treated as abandoned.